Rocky Brands, Inc. reported earnings declined slightly in the fourth quarter but sales grew 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter, to $61.6 million, thanks to cold, snowy conditions that supported both its work and hunting shoe businesses…
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Phiten Signs PGA Tour Rookie Hideki Matsuyama
Phiten announced a new endorsement deal with Japanese professional golfer and PGA Tour rookie, Hideki Matsuyama, along with 26 additional athletes from varying niche sports…
SFIA Endorses USA Football’s Heads Up Football Program
The Sport and Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Football Council, comprised of leading football products companies, has endorsed USA Football’s Heads Up Football program. Heads Up Football establishes important standards rooted in educatio
Nordstrom Q4 Profit Tops Guidance
Nordstrom, Inc. reported fiscal 2013 earnings per diluted share of $3.71, which exceeded the company’s full-year outlook of $3.65 to $3.70. The company continued to make progress in executing its customer strategy through its investments to drive gr
ADA Welcomes Hibbett Team Sales
The ADA announced that Hibbett Team Sales, a subsidiary of Hibbett Sporting Goods, has joined the Athletic Dealers of America buying group…
Adidas Partners with Dr Pepper Dallas
Adidas reached a multi-year partnership with Dr Pepper Dallas Cup XXXV, the the elite international youth soccer tournament. Adidas becomes the exclusive apparel and product provider…
Under Armour Extends Partnership with US Speedskating
Under Armour and US Speedskating announced an eight-year extension of their initial partnership, which had been set to expire this year. As part of the landmark agreement, which represents the brand’s largest and most comprehensive commitment to the
Ironclad Performance Wear Appoints EVP Sales and Marketing
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation announced that Bryan Griggs has joined the company as its executive vice president sales and marketing…
Billabong Narrows Loss
Billabong International significantly narrowed its loss in the first half ended Dec. 31, to Australian A$126.29 million ($113.7 mm) from A$536.64 million a year ago. Revenues declined 4.6 percent to A$669.99 million ($603.26 mm) from AA$702.32 million a y
Adidas Offering $100,000 for Fastest 40
Adidas plans to award $100,000 to the player who runs the fastest 40-yard dash time in Adidas’ Adizero 5-Star 40 cleat at the NFL scouting combine…
Crocs Looks to Get Lean and Mean
In Crocs’ first conference call with analysts since its surprise announcement of its investment by The Blackstone Group, John McCarvel, CEO, on the company’s fourth-quarter conference call indicated the future of Crocs will be more about profi
Puma Announces Senior Management Changes
Puma appointed Lars Soerensen appointed to global director business processes and intelligence, a new position, while
Jürgen Wormser becomes global director footwear sourcing and development…
Iconix’s Q4 Revenues Climbed 24 Percent
Iconix Brand Group reported a 24 percent gain in fourth-quarter revenues…
Keds Unveils New Global Multimedia Campaign
Keds announced the largest multimedia campaign in its history. Titled Million Brave Acts, the campaign introduces several new initiatives that will help build a generation of stronger, more confident young women…
Converse to Support Four-Day Music Festival
The FADER FORT Presented by Converse, long positioned as the spot to see live music during its March homestead, is back for its 13th year in Austin, TX…
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