Under Armour reported earnings slid 17 percent in the second quarter due to foreign exchange losses and higher expenses but exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate by…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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NRF Cuts 2015 Forecast
The National Retail Federation (NRF) lowered its retail sales forecast for 2015 because of unexpected slow growth recorded during the first half of the year, similar to the industry’s experience in 2014. However, NRF expects sales will steadily incr

Under Armour Partners with FC St. Pauli
Under Armour announced several new strategic partnerships in Germany and the surrounding region in support of the brand's aggressive global expansion plans…

Converse Launches Chuck Taylor All Star II
Converse Inc. debuted the all new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II, a contemporary adaptation of the Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette…
Ironclad’s Sales and Marketing Chief Resigns
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation, best known for its work gloves, announced that Bryan Griggs, its executive vice president of sales and marketing had resigned to pursue other interests…
Champion Athleticwear Launches Champion Life Fall Collection
Champion Athleticwear has launched the Champion Life fall collection that updates many of the brand's classic offerings…
NRF Lowers 2015 Forecast
The National Retail Federation lowered its retail sales forecast for 2015 because of unexpected slow growth recorded during the first half of the year, similar to the industry’s experience in 2014…
Majestic Athletic Featured on ABC World News Tonight
Majestic Athletic'’s associates were profiled on ABC World News Tonight as part of its “Made in America” series…
Adidas to Open Originals Store in Lower Manhattan
Adidas will open one of its “Originals” boutiques across more than 5,200 square feet on two leased floors of 115 Spring Street, realtor SL Green said in a media release
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Hires Pacific Northwest Rep
Brooks-Range Mountaineering, manufacturer of backcountry and outdoor equipment and accessories, hired Kim Ross as Pacific Northwest sales representative…
Cliff Keen Athletic Partners with Mossy Oak
Cliff Keen Athletic entered into a marketing and licensed merchandising deal with Mossy Oak and sponsored athlete, Men’s 65 KG Freestyle Wrestler, Brent Metcalf…
Majestic Offers Player Trade Protection On Jersey Sales
Majestic Athletic extended its Player Trade Protection Program, offering fans who have purchased an MLB player jersey a coupon should their player get traded…
Nike CEO Earns Retention Stock Award
Nike Inc. CEO Mark Parker could earn up to $30 million over the next five years if the company hits certain financial targets…
Salomon Hires Running Product Merchandising Manager
Salomon appointed Travis Hildebrand as its new running product merchandising manager…
Rocky Brands Sees Q2 Earnings Jump 30 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reported second-quarter net sales were $68.6 million, slightly down from $68.8 million in the second quarter of 2014. Net income reached $2.0 million, or 26 cents per share, compared to…