Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with EIDOLON Brands, LLC. This re-introduction of Ben Hogan golf clubs coincides with the 60th anniversary of
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The Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces Nearly $154,000 in Grants for Q1 2014
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced the award of $153,593 to grant recipients in the first quarter of 2014. The 18 grants went to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle in 14 states…
FGL Sports Q1 Get Boost from Team Canada Sales
Sales at FGL Sports, the parent of Sport Chek, grew 1.7 percent in the first quarter ended Mar. 29, to Canadian $379.4 million ($349.0 mm), according the quarterly report of its parent, Canadian Tire. Same-store sales at FGL Sports rose 6.4 percent on top
Nautilus Q1 Revenues Jump Double-Digits
With strength in both its Direct and Retail segments. Nautilus, Inc. reported revenues jumped 21.4 percent in the first quarter, to $71.9 million…
Sturm, Ruger’s Q1 Backlogs Tumble
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. reported revenues in the first quarter improved 9.0 percent to $169.9 million. But its backlog was down significantly at the close of the period “due to the unprecedented level of orders received in the first quarter of 2013.”…
North America Disappoints for Adidas Q1
Adidas AG had been expected to deliver a weak first quarter because of a different phasing of World Cup-related shipments compared with previous years. But results came in slightly worse than many expected, partly due to sharp drop in revenue in North Ame
Kelly Barnes Joins STX Elite Women’s Lacrosse Team
Baltimore-based STX, LLC announced that former Team USA defender Kelly Barnes has joined Team STX, the first elite post-collegiate women’s lacrosse team…
Elite Mountain Climber Melissa Arnot Signs with Zamst
Zamst, a leader in sports prevention and protective equipment, announced an endorsement deal with elite mountain climber Melissa Arnot. Since 2001, Arnot, has summited Mt. Everest (29,035 ft) 5 times, and has also led numerous expeditions to some of the w
FuelBelt Hires Florida Sales Agency
FuelBelt, Inc., the maker of hydration belts and running accessories, appointed Monsoon Group, LLC as FuelBelt's new sales representative agency in the Florida territory, covering run specialty, outdoor and fitness retailers in the Sunshine State…
Puma Sees Modest Currency-Neutral Q1 Decline
Kering said its Sports & Lifestyle segment, which includes Puma, Volcom, Electric, Tretorn and Cobra Golf, had sales of €790 million ($1.1 bn) in the first quarter, down 6.3 percent. Currency-neutral sales were off 0.2 percent…
Puma Signs Jadeveon Clowney
Puma has signed an endorsement deal with Jadeveon Clowney, the likely number-one pick in this year's NFL draft…
Under Armour Pledges $10M to Build Breast Health Center
Under Armour has committed a gift of $10 million to provide infrastructure and innovation to the Under Armour LiveWell Center at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The gift comes through Under Armour's Power in Pink Campaign, which strives to cr
Zappos.com Holds Skateboard Competition, Concert in Las Vegas
Zappos.com, along with participating skate brands, is throwing its second annual Rideshop Series skateboard event on Friday, May 16, in downtown Las Vegas. This free event is open to the public and will feature professional skaters, family activities, a c
Buckle Sees Modest April Comp Gain
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended May 3, increased 0.8 percent…
DSW Inc. opened stores in Hyannis, MA and Manhasset, NY.
DSW Inc. plans to open stores in Hyannis, MA and Manhasset, NY…
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