La Sportiva opened its first flagship store in the city of Arco, Italy…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Tilly’s Q2 Earnings Slide
Tilly’s, Inc. reported earnings slumped 69.8 percent in the second quarter to $1.3 million, or 5 cents a share Results were in line with expectations, “reflecting the continuation of challenging market conditions and the planned reduction in our cle
Asics Signs Queen Harrison
Asics America welcomed two-time Olympic hurdler, Queen Harrison, to its team of elite athletes…

Reebok Launches Human Dispatch Service in New York City
On Aug. 28, Reebok is launching its Human Dispatch Service (HDS), offering New Yorkers a chance to win Reebok ZJet shoes through a social media contest…
Clarks Sets SoHo Grand Opening
On Aug. 30, Clarks Americas will unveil the largest retail space of designer collaborations, exclusive Clarks Originals heritage styles and new product collections for men and women in the heart of NYC’s Soho district. The flagship store, at 547 Bro
BRG Sports Sells Easton Hockey to Chartwell Investments
BRG Sports, Inc., formerly Easton-Bell Sports, announced that Chartwell Investments, a New York-based private investment firm, has partnered with senior hockey management to acquire its Easton Hockey business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
DSW Lifts 2014 Guidance After Above-Plan Q2
DSW reported second-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis slid 24.7 percent but came in ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate by 5 cents a share. Comps rose 0.8 percent and the footwear chain was “encouraged by the sequential improvement in sales
Epoch Lacrosse Partners with the Face-Off Factory
Epoch Lacrosse announced its sponsorship of the Face-Off Factory. Epoch will be outfitting The Face-Off Factory and its coaching staff…
Skins Sponsors Tecnu Adventure Racing Team
Skins, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, announced a partnership with Tecnu Adventure Racing. Tecnu Adventure Racing is a multisport and adventure racing team in North America..

Columbia Sportswear Inks First NFL Deal with the Dallas Cowboys
Columbia Sportswear and the Dallas Cowboys announced an apparel licensing partnership featuring co-branded sportswear, outerwear and accessories for men, women and youth, with product available to the public starting in late spring 2015…
Field and Stream Sets Store Openings for Cary, NC and Columbus, OH
Field & Stream plans to hold grand opening celebrations the weekend of Sept. 5 through Sept. 7 for stores in Cary, NC and Columbus, OH. With the openings, Field & Stream, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, will have six stores…
Lacoste Launches City Tennis App
Lacoste launched a free downloadable mobile application named Lacoste City Tennis. This new platform continues Lacoste's mission of making tennis more accessible and encouraging everyone to play the competitive sport…
New Study Finds Chicago Marathon Delivers Over $253MM in Business Activity
According to a new economic impact report, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon contributes an estimated $253.49 million in total business activity to the Chicago economy…
Balanced Body Expands Sacramento Workforce
Balanced Body, a maker of equipment for the pilates community, has moved its entire operation into a new, “green” building in Sacramento. The more than 100,000 sq. foot building on 88th Street houses Balanced Body’s office space and manu
Title Boxing to Enter Retail Space
Title Boxing is gaining increased distribution and awareness of its boxing apparel and equipment through retail sales of products offered inside Title Boxing Club fitness clubs. As a result of the successful strategy, Title Boxing announced plans to move