Ray Rice Jerseys Dumped by Stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods and Modell’s were among the retailers that quickly pulled Ray Rice jerseys last week from store shelves following the airing of a second video from TMZ that showed the football player's violent fight with his wife in

Apple Set to Disrupt Wearables Space

With Apple’s launch last week of the Apple Watch, the spotlight shines bright on the wearables category. It’s pending arrival next year potentially provides a boost for the hyped but sleepy category while also possibly spelling trouble for the

Sports Authority Doubles Down on Yoga

Sports Authority announced the launch of an exclusive yoga lifestyle line, called Bloom. In an interview with Sports Executive Weekly, Stephen Binkley, EVP and chief merchandising officer of Sports Authority, said the retailer a couple years ago began rep

Wolverine World Wide Expands Amazon Distribution

With customers increasingly shopping there, Wolverine World Wide has opened up distribution for all its brands on Amazon, as well as its sister company, Zappos. Asked last week about distribution with Amazon at CL King & Associates’ Best Ideas Confe

Livestrong Donations Tumble

Donations to Livestrong, closely associated with yellow rubber wristbands made by Nike, dropped to $15 million in 2013 from $22.7 million in 2012, according to an Internal Revenue Service filing that was posted on the Austin, Texas-based charity’s w

Brian Anderson Resigns as CEO of Madd Gear

Brian Anderson has resigned as CEO of scooter company Madd Gear North America to pursue other opportunities. Michael Horne, global CEO of Madd Gear Action Sports and the company's Australian founder, has assumed the role of CEO of the North American

Lululemon Sees Second Quarter Profits Slide

Lululemon Athletica reported second-quarter earnings slid 13.7 percent to $48.8 million, or 33 cents a share, but results exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate of 33 cents a share. Comps declined 5 percent in constant dollars and gross margins e

Toms Partners on Exclusive Target Collection

Target and Toms, known for its One for One giving model, are teaming up on a limited-edition collection of apparel, footwear and home goods for the holidays. For each item a customer buys from the collection, a blanket, meals or shoes will be donated…

World Industries Acquired By Golden Viking Sports

INA International and its wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Viking Sports, have together announced the acquisition of the assets and trademarks of the World Industries skateboard brand from CA-based Seven Wells LLC. World Industries’ brands include Wo

Finish Line Youth Foundation Raised More Than $1.2M

The Finish Line Youth Foundation raised more than $1.2M through its summer fundraising efforts, consisting of its 12th annual golf outing and its #GetKidsActive campaign hosted in Finish Line stores and online at finishline.com. These funds will be used t