Merida Industry Co. Ltd, the Taiwanese company that manufactures bicycles for Specialized and many other U.S. and European brands, reported net revenue growth slowed by more than half in second quarter ended June 30…
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Trew Gear Raises $1.6 Million, Abandons Wholesale Model
Trew Gear, a snowboard and ski apparel brand with a strong following among backcountry freeriders, has raised $1.6 million in capital that to extend its product line, add staff, and fortify its direct-to-consumer operations, the Portland Business Journal
PE Firm Names Millenacker to Run Royal Robbins
Veteran outdoor brand executive Michael Millenacker has rejoined Royal Robbins as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Millenacker will also serve on the board of directors of BRS Outdoor Holdings, LLC, the controlling entity of Royal Robbins and Evolv Spo
Nordstrom Announces TreasureandBond Donation And Brand Expansion
Nordstrom has made another donation through its give-back brand, Treasure&Bond, which supports nonprofits that work to empower youth. As the brand's second beneficiary, national organization Girls on the Run received $254,000, which equals 2.5 percen
Sportsman’s Warehouse Investors to Sell Shares
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. announced that certain of its stockholders intend to offer 6.25 million shares of the company's common stock in a registered public offering…
National Bike Challenge Crushes Goal
The National Bike Challenge, an online ride tracking competition sponsored by PeopleForBikes and Kimberly-Clark, reached its 35-million-mile goal Sept 21 —10 days ahead of the five-month competition's 2015 end…
PSG Urges Shareholders to Vote Against Former Chairman in Proxy Battle
Performance Sports Group announced that it was mailing its definitive proxy materials in connection with its 2015 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders, to be held on October 14, 2015…
Nike Opens Flagship in Los Angeles
Nike opened its new West Coast flagship, Nike The Grove. Located in the iconic outdoor mall from which it takes its name, the three-story, 31,000-square-foot store will also operate as a meeting place for athletes connected through the Nike+ digital ecosy
Adidas Enters Hockey Category with Blockbuster NHL Deal
Fulfilling loud rumors that a deal was in the works, Adidas and the National Hockey League (NHL) last week announced that Adidas would replace Reebok as the producer of NHL uniforms beginning in the 2017/18 season. Still, the news led the rampant speculat
Intersport to Expand to Ukraine
IIC-Intersport International Corporation has signed a license agreement for the territory of Ukraine with Epicentr K. This agreement exclusively allows Epicentr K to open Intersport stores in Ukraine, sell Intersport’s private label products and hav
Boathouse Unveils “Sport Your Pink” Campaign
Boathouse Sports today revealed the “Sport Your Pink” campaign on its new website for the design and creation of unique custom PINK team athletic apparel to help build awareness and generate funding for cancer research…
JD Sports Same-Store Sales Surge in First Half
JD Sports Fashion Plc reported same-store sales across all its Sports Fashion and Outdoor banners in the United Kingdom and Europe surged by more than 10 percent in the first half ended Aug. 1…
Manchester United’s Nike Revenues Decline in Fiscal Q4
Manchester United PLC reported that Retail, Merchandising, Apparel & Product Licensing revenue was £8.3 million, a decrease 10.8 percent, over the prior year quarter…
Leatherman Tool Joins The Conservation Alliance
Leatherman Tool Group Inc has joined The Conservation Alliance to help protect the wilderness for future generations…
Champs Sports Rolls out Sneaker App
Champs Sports released its first smartphone mobile application for iOS and Android. Specifically designed to enhance the digital experience that sneaker lovers have…
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