Asics America announced its third year of cancer awareness product collections with the Asics Accelerate Hope initiative. Based on the results of two consecutive years of successful cancer cause campaigns…
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The Buckle’s Comps Inch Up O.7 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended July 5, 2014 increased 0.7 percent…
Lids Acquires Nashville Sporting Goods
Lids Sports Group announced the acquisition of wholesale team sports company Nashville Sporting Goods and its production affiliate National Team Embellishment, both headquartered in Nashville, TN…
Report: Perry Ellis Exploring Sale
Perry Ellis, which operates Nike Swim and owns numerous golf brands, may be sold by the Feldenkreis family, according to The Deal…
Nautilus’ Q2 Sales Jump
Nautilus, Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter of 2014 totaled $48.5 million, a 34 percent increase compared to $36.2 million in the same quarter of 2013. The strong growth was driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments…
Balega Raises Funds for Black Rhino Wildlife Trus
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, announced its support of the Black Rhino Wildlife Trust with the launch of their anti-poaching rhino fundraising campaign to take place during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014
U.S. Distributor Acquires Noat
Steve and Susan Lax have acquired Israeli sandal maker Naot, which they have long distributed in the United States through their company Yaleet. The couple plan to continue manufacturing sandals at Naot's factory in the West Bank, which employs 700 m
Michael Phelps Partners to Develop New Global Swim Brand
Aqua Sphere, a swimming equipment manufacturer for fitness and recreational swimming, aquatic exercise and triathlons, announced the formation of a long-term strategic partnership with the swimming legend, Michael Phelps, and Hall of Fame Coach Bob Bowman
Body Glove Hires Sales Manager for Surf, Wake, and Dive
Body Glove Wetsuits hired Joe McNulty as sales manager for the surf, wake, and dive categories. McNulty spent 8 years with Oakley…
Rusty Surfboards Hires VP of Sales
Rusty Surfboards, Inc. hired Royce Cansler as vice president of sales.
Zensah Compression Signs Kara Goucher
Zensah, the athletic compression company, has partnered with Kara Goucher, elite American long-distance runner and two-time Olympian. The American running icon has been dealing with multiple injuries and is ready to start running again, with the help of Z
Cutters Gloves Signs Jamaal Charles
Cutters Gloves, the creators of C-TACK performance grip material, announced the addition of All-Pro Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles to its roster of world-class athletes…
Report: Under Armour Close to Signing Kevin Durant
Under Armour is set to offer Kevin Durant up to $30 million a year for an endorsement deal, according to a report in the Daily News. Durant's Nike contract paid him $60 million over seven years…
Bon-Ton Appoints CEO
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. aappointed Kathryn Bufano to the position of president and CEO of the company, effective Aug, 25…
Reef Hires Jay McGregor as VP of Sales
Reef hired Jay McGregor is its new VP of sales for the Americas and APAC regions. He was most recently VP of sales, Americas, Gerber Legendary Blades…
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