Landmark Concussion Research Could Improve Helmet Design

A landmark $30 million research initiative announced last week by the NCAA and the Department of Defense could help the sporting goods industry improve the design of helmets and mouth guards, a leading concussion researcher told Sports Executive Weekly la

Honey Stinger Expands Sales Team

Honey Stinger has added Jerard Whitehead to its sales team in the role of grocery category manager and Shannon Lane in the new role of key account manager for sports and outdoor categories…

Mizuno Strengthens European Golf Team

Mizuno has appointed Scott Hosie as golf apparel and soft goods manager for Mizuno's European operation, while Jaco Pienaar was appointed as golf technical representative for Central U.K…

Vans Launches New Website

Vans has launched a fully redesigned Vans.com with the digital agency Huge so that it works smoothly across multiple devices and is relevant to both core customers and those new to the brand…

Belk’s Q1 Profits Slide

Belk Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $955.1 million compared to $955.8 in the prior-year period. On a comparable store basis, net sales decreased 0.2 percent. Juniors, women’s contemporary and better merchandise categories in general

Pacific Sunwear of California Trims Q1 Loss

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported that its loss narrowed slightly from continuing operations in the first quarter. Comparable store sales grew 3 percent. Gross margin were up 100 basis points…

Report: Boot Barn Considering IPO

Boot Barn, one of the largest Western-wear businesses in the nation with more than 150 stores in California, Texas, Arizona and 20 other states, is considering going public later this year, according to a Reuters report…