Escalade, Incorporated has acquired the assets of Cue and Case Sales, Inc. The deal will offer billiard dealers and their consumers access to Escalade Sports' legendary brands such as STIGA table tennis; Nodor, Winmau and Arachnid darting; and Atomic
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
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Survey: Specializing in One Sport Too Early Raises Injury Risks
A national survey released by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) at its 2014 Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition, reveals that one-third of parents feel the opportunity for their children to compete in sports at a high level outweighs the

47 Brand Partners with Operation Hat Trick
’47 Brand, a the maker of fan apparel and headwear, said it will continue to support Operation Hat Trick (OHT), a program that generates awareness, support, and funding for the recovery of America’s wounded warriors through donations to partic
Foot Locker Launches John Wall Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. debuted its latest commercial featuring NBA star John Wall and his first Adidas signature basketball shoe, the J Wall 1, available exclusively at Foot Locker. The latest ad breaks with the start of the NBA season and is part of Foot Lock
Big 5’s Q3 Earnings Slip
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported net sales increased to $265.1 million in the third quarter from $259.1 million a year ago. Same store sales increased 1.0 percent. Net earnings slumped 18.3 percent to $7.5 million, or 34 cents a share, but were i

Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Breaks Records
The Skechers Foundation announced that the 2014 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk broke records and raised over $1.1 million for children with special needs and education. Co-sponsored by Nickelodeon, the Walk was the largest to date – with more than
Iconix Brands Q3 Benefits from Global Expansion
Helped by gains across its portfolio of fashion and sports brands, Iconix Brand Group reported earnings rose 22.0 percent in the third quarter, to $37.2 million, or 58 cents a share. The top-line growth reflected positive results across its women's,
The North Face Launches Largest Campaign in Company History
The North Face President Todd Spaletto and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced a partnership to protect, preserve and celebrate public lands in support of the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC). The North Face is
361 Degrees Appointed As Rio 2016 Olympic Games Official Supporter
361 Degrees International Limited, one of the leading sports brand enterprises in China, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee to be an official supporter for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games…
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Six Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods set grand opening festivities for six stores to open in: LaCrosse, WI; Wayne, NJ; Prussia, PA; Naples, FL; Easton, MD; and Frederick, MD…
Flip Flop Shops Adds Birkenstock
Flip Flop Shops will sell Birkenstock for the first time…
Crocs’ Q3 Earnings Slide on Charges
Crocs Inc. reported operating earnings tumbled 93.8 percent to $1.1 million from $17.9 million a year ago after restructuring and asset impairment charges. Revenues grew 4.8 percent to $302.4 million from $288.5 million with gains of 13 percent in Europe

Under Armour Sees Hyper Growth Slowing Down
Under Armour delivered another blowout quarter with revenues jumping 29.7 percent and net income ahead 22.4 percent. The third-quarter performance again led the company to raise its targets for the year. But getting much of the attention was its initial f
TRX Promotes Paul Zadoff To President
TRX, the maker of functional training programs and creator of Suspension Training bodyweight exercise, has promoted Paul Zadoff to the role of president where he will head the TRX leadership team in charge of successfully driving the brand’s next ch
Callaway Golf Cuts Q3 Loss
Callaway Golf Company reduced its net loss in the third quarter to $1.1 million, or 1 cent a share, from $22.9 million, or 32 cents, a year ago. Revenues decreased 5 percent to $169 million. The company raised its EPS guidance for the year and continues t