Safilo Keeps Much of Smith’s Leadership Intact

Safilo Group appears to be keeping much of the leadership intact at Smith Optics' as it moves forward with plans to phase out its headquarters by 2018 and fold it into a global sports and outdoor lifestyle division it is establishing in Portland, OR

Shoe Carnival Finds Success Reaching Moms

At ICR Xchange, Shoe Carnival’s Cliff Sifford, president, CEO, and chief merchandising officer, said the family shoe chain has found success reaching moms and will be expanding those efforts in the years to come…

G-III Seeking to Expand Fan Apparel Distribution

After success diversifying its fan apparel segment across categories in recent years, G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is looking to expand distribution rights both in the U.S. and overseas, said Wayne Miller, G-III’s COO and secretary, last week at ICR Xch

PSG’s Q2 Boosted by Easton Acquisition

Performance Sports Group Ltd. reported revenues climbed 47 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, to $172.3 million, reflecting its acquisition of Easton. Hockey revenues up 9 percent to a record $113.4 million. Adjusted net income jumped 49 percent

SFIA Urges Action on West Coast Port Negotiations

In a letter sent to the leaders of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) along with other allied organizations are encouraging the ILWU and PMA t

NOCSAE Updates Status of Cascade and Warrior Licenses

The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has fully reinstated its license agreement with Cascade and partially reinstated its license agreement with Warrior to allow distribution of a single helmet…