Stegmann Clogs, an Austrian brand specializing in natural wool felt clogs, has chosen Virginia based AGS Footwear Group as its U.S. distribution partner…
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Adidas Sets Rebound Plan
With a plan built around speeding turnaround, increasing its presence in major cities and customization, Adidas AG revealed a new five-year plan that it projects will lift profits by 15 percent a year through 2020. On the top-line, it expects to outperfor
TaylorMade Golf Names New CEO
Adidas Group named David Abeles as the new CEO of TaylorMade Golf Company. Abeles immediately replaces former CEO Ben Sharpe, who resigned from the company for personal reasons…
Competitor Group Appoints President
Competitor Group, Inc. appointed Josh Furlow as president, overseeing all of CGI’s global business. Furlow was previously executive vice president of events…
TIA Summit: Tennis Not Engaging Youth
At the 2015 Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Summit, held Mar. 17 to 18 in Indian Wells, CA, a lineup of tennis, sports and business executives discussed opportunities but also many challenges keeping the sport relevant in today’s business c
PacSun’s Q4 Comps Jump 6 Percent
Pacific Sunwear of California reported comps grew 6 percent in the fourth quarter, its 12th straight quarter of positive comparable store sales. The retailer also reduced its loss from continuing operations before special charges…
AAFA Announces New Board Members
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced ten new members to serve on its board of directors…
PVH Corp. Swings to Profit
PVH Corp, the parent of Speedo and Izod, reported fourth-quarter earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis increased 23 percent to $1.76, including a 10 negative impact related to foreign currency exchange rates…
Brown Shoe Announces Licensing Agreement with Diane von Furstenberg
Brown Shoe Co. entered into a licensing agreement with Diane von Furstenberg to produce and distribute a women’s shoe collection…
G-III Apparel’s Fan Apparel Delivers Strong Year
G-III Apparel Group reported earnings rose 70.2 percent in its fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, to $22.2 million, or 96 cents a share. Revenue grew 8.8 percent to $514.3 million…
Reebok and Les Mills Kick Off Global Fitness Tour
Reebok and Les Mills are creating a series of one-day festivals that will see crowds of up to 6,000 people working out in unison at iconic venues across the world…
PGA Tour Superstore To Open First Experiential Store in Alabam
PGA Tour Superstore announced that it will be opening its first interactive Birmingham retail store…
Judges and Finalists Announced for Cupid’s Cup Business Competition
Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank and the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business announced the panel of judges who will choose the winners of the 2015 Cupid’s Cup Business
Amer Sports Appoints President of Apparel
Amer Sports appointed Vincent Wauters, currently general manager of Arc'teryx Inc., as president of Amer Sports apparel business and a member of Amer Sports executive board. Wauters will continue to lead the Arc'teryx brand…
Tennis Summit Addresses Major Issues and Concerns
A high-powered lineup of tennis, sports and business executives shared their insights, issues, and concerns at the 2015 Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Summit, held Mar. 17-18 in conjunction with the BNP Paribas Open men’s and women’s
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