Seirus Innovation named Don Maneth as sales manager in its snow sports division. Maneth's past sales positions include roles with Isis, Ocean Minded, and Specialty Sports Ventures…
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Oiselle Returns to NYC Fashion Week
After a strong debut at Nolcha Fashion week in 2013, Oiselle, the women’s athletic and lifestyle apparel brand from Seattle, is returning to New York City on Sept. 9…
Skins Compression Hires Sales Director
Skins, the maker of gradient compression sportswear, hired David I as the new sales director. He has over 20 years of experience working with brands such as Arnette, Briko, 180s, and most recently with Seirus Innovation…
Steve Madden to Acquire Dolce Vita Holdings
Steve Madden has completed the acquisition of privately held Dolce Vita Holdings, Inc., which specializes in the design, sourcing and sale of branded and private label footwear…
Dr Martens Appoints Steve Murray CEO
Dr. Martens appointed Steve Murray, former president of VF Action Sports Coalition and president of Vans, as CEO. Murray will replace David Suddens, who has been chief executive of Dr Martens for 12 years and is to become non-executive chairman of the com

Adidas Plans Marketing Blitz to Kickstart Growth
With its forewarning the prior week that full-year results would sharply miss plan and it would also fall well short of its Route 2015 targets, the surprise from Adidas' second-quarter announcement last week was its plans to launch the company's

Mizuno’s Q1 Hurt by Golf Weakness
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent. On a currency-neutral basis, sales sagged 1.7 percent as growth in the running category offset a poor golf performance. Particularly impactin
Outdoor Retailer Brings It Again
It’s expensive. It’s tough to find a bed. And sales orders are almost a rarity. But the Outdoor Retailer show continues to work. “The first couple days have been electric from my perspective,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, president and C
Tabar Merges with Fownes Brothers
Tabar, Inc., a private label technical sport glove design and production firm which has built handwear for the outdoor and sports markets for more than 32 years, is merging with Fownes Brothers & Co., Inc., a 236-year-old company in the broader cold weath
RYU Appoints New CEO, Relocates to Vancouver
Respect Your Universe, Inc. named Marcello Leone as its CEO and chairman and announced that it had moved its headquarters from Portland, OR to Vancouver, B.C…
Kmart Launches Jillian Michaels Collection
Kmart plans this fall to launch Impact by Jillian Michaels, a performance activewear collection for women…
Delta Apparel’s Q3 Earnings Slump
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported earnings fell 45 percent in the third quarter ended June 28, to $2.2 million, or 27 cents per share, from $4.0 million or 48 cents, a year ago. Revenues were down 7.6 percent to $123.5 million from $133.6 million…
Mizuno Shows Modest Q1 Revenue Gain
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year as running offset a poor golf performance. Operating profits were down 20.1 percent.
Zumiez July Comps Grow 3.5 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended Aug. 2, 2014 increased 11.9 percent to $62.8 million, compared to…
Wolverine to Relocate Lexington Offices
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. will relocate its Lexington-based Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds, and Stride Rite footwear brands to the 10 CityPoint project that Boston Properties is developing in Waltham, according to the Boston Globe…