The North Face is joining the free fitness movement by bringing Mountain Athletics workouts to five cities across the country…
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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Nathan Sports Re-Ups Runner Sponsorships
Nathan Sports extended partnerships with four of the brand’s elite runners – Emily Harrison, Stephanie Howe, Michael Wardian and Ian Torrence. On the heels of last week’s addition of Rob Krar…
Keen Makes Key Design and Development Team Hires
Keen has hired Nikolai Christensen, most recently at Ecco, as VP of product. Manon Belley becomes Keen's new design director, and Cesar Geronimo its development director…
Puma and Italian Football Federation Extend Partnership
Puma and The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced a new comprehensive partnership that will see Puma operate as the FIGC’s lead partner into the next decade…
Crocs Launches #FindYourFun Campaign
Crocs, Inc. launched its first global integrated marketing campaign. The #FindYourFun campaign will be executed in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Japan, China and South Korea..
OBIT: Kep Harding
Kep Hardig, who operated Kep Harding Sport Shop from 1965 until 2005 when it merged with Nebraska Sports, has passed away. He was 93…
The Finish Line’s Q4 Earnings Top Estimates
The Finish Line reported earnings declined 5.4 percent to $40.4 million, or 87 cents in its fourth quarter ended Feb. 28, but adjusted earnings topped Wall Street's consensus target. Sales improved 6.3 percent to $551.3 million with comps ahead 2.6 p
Quiksilver Appoints Pierre Agnes CEO
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Pierre Agnes, president of Quiksilver, Inc., has been promoted to chief executive officer and added to the board of directors. He succeeds Andy Mooney, who is no longer with the company…
Finish Line’s Q4 Profits Top Estimates
The Finish Line reported fourth-quarter earnings topped Wall Street’s targets as better full-price selling at the Finish Line chain, healthy sales at its Macy’s partnership, and robust digital momentum offset below-plan profits at Running Spec
Shock Doctor Merges with McDavid
In a merger of two of the leading sports protection companies, Shock Doctor Sports and McDavid Inc. jointly announced that they have agreed to merge their companies. Financial details weren't disclosed…
Quiksilver Undergoes Executive Shakeup
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Pierre Agnes, president of Quiksilver, Inc., has been promoted to CEO. He replaces Andy Mooney, who is no longer with the company…
Adidas Sees 15 Percent Annual EPS Growth Through 2020
At its Investor Day, the Adidas Group presented a new strategic business plan, “Creating the New,” designed to accelerating growth significantly. Revenues are projected to increase at a high-single-digit rate on average per year on a currency-neutra
Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour Re-Launches After 12-Year Hiatus
The Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour will re-launch in May 2015 following a 12-year hiatus…
New Balance Launches First Soccer Advertisement
New Balance launched the brand’s first football (soccer) advertisement ‘#NBFootball’; aimed at encapsulating New Balance’s approach to the sport. Directed by award winning filmmaker Marie Schuller, the film stars New Balance Footba
Fred’s Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer
Fred's, Inc. hired Bryan Pugh, formerly at Walgreen's, as chief merchandising and marketing officer…
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