The American Indoor Lacrosse Association announced that Charles Simmons, currently VP of marketing and strategy development for Thomas Scientific, has been appointed as its vice president of strategic business development…
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Adidas Outdoor Signs Ice Climber
Adidas Outdoor added ice alpinist Ben Erdmann, 26, to its team of athletes. Erdmann was introduced to the sport of ice climbing when he was 15, and has since made several notable ascents in Alaska’s Kichatna Mountains…
Native Footwear Adds to Production Team
Native Shoes announced several additions to its global product team. Effective immediately Silvana Rivadeneira joined the global Native team as product line manager and Kevin Reid as footwear designer and developer…
SmartWool Expanding Fan Field Tester Effort
Less than a year after launching its community-driven ambassador initiative, the Fan Field Tester program, SmartWool is adding elite athletes to its roster…
Golf Rounds Slide in February
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 4.6 percent in February 2014 compared to February 2013…
Zappos Hires Mullen for PR
Zappos has selected Mullen to handle public relations…
Billabong Raises $31MM with Retail Entitlement Offer
Billabong said it issued over 112 million ordinary shares under a retail entitlement offer, raising approximately $31 million…
Wolsey Appoints Jack Griffith and Nicole Meloeny as Sales Reps
Wolsey, the men's golf apparel brand, hired golf industry veterans Jack Griffith and Nicole (Nikki) Meloeny as sales representatives, respectively servicing the Southwest (CO, AZ, NV, UT) and Midwest regions…
Dickies X Tilly’s Desert Lounge Announced
Dickies and California-based specialty retailer Tilly's announced the Dickies X Tilly's Desert Lounge in Palm Springs, April 10 and 11. The brands will showcase a variety of music acts at the legendary Ace Hotel…
47 Brand Hires Consumer Marketing Manager
’47 Brand, a privately-held premium sports lifestyle apparel and headwear brand, announced that Ryan Johnson has been hired as consumer marketing manager. He previously worked for New Era Cap…
Finish Line’s Q4 Earnings Climb 25 Percent
The Finish Line, Inc. reported earnings rose 25 percent in the fourth quarter ended Mar. 1, to $43 million, or 87 cents a share, exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of 85 cents. Revenues reached $518.9 million, an increase of 17.2 percent. Fin
Finish Line Sees Omni-Channel Benefit in Q4
Benefiting from strength in basketball and running as well as the payback of its digital investments, The Finish Line, Inc. reported earnings rose 25.3 percent in its fourth quarter ended Mar. 1, to $43 million, or 87 cents a share. Results exceeded Wall
Nike Showcases Johnny Manziel Pro Day Collection
Nike, which recently signed Johnny Manziel to an endorsement contract, is wasting no time cashing in. At Texas A&M's pro day on Thursday, Manziel elected to wear Nike full pads and helmet, a move that surprised scouts and the media since most players
Lululeman’s New Yogi Brings New Vision
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported a rather blasé fourth quarter, with almost flat year-on-year profit on a comparable-store sales decline of 2 percent, its first quarterly drop since 2009. Its first-quarter and full year outlook also called for basically
Sport Chalet Seeking National Reach
At Telsey Advisory Group’s 6th Annual Spring Consumer Conference last week, Craig Levra, Sport Chalet’s chairman, CEO and president, said he expects Sport Chalet to be “at least twice its size” within five years with a goal of ulti
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