Reebok announced a partnership with MMA fighter Johny Hendricks, currently the #1 ranked contender in the welterweight division…
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Kohl’s to Sell Izod
Kohl's Corp. and PVH Corp. announced Izod branded men's sportswear and dress clothing will be available at Kohl's stores nationwide and on Kohls.com, beginning in fall 2014…
Early Avalanches Trigger Warnings in Jackson, WY
Two avalanches have injured backcountry skiers in the Jackson, WY area since Nov. 3, prompting search and rescue officials to warn backcountry skiers to prepare for unusually hazardous conditions in the early season snowpack…
Under Armour Acquires MapMyFitness
Under Armour announced the acquisition of MapMyFitness, which operates MapMyRun and MapMyRide. With this acquisition, Under Armour said it will be uniquely positioned at the forefront of sports and technology and will continue to deliver game-changing sol
Manchester United Reports Double-Digit Gains at Merchandising Business
Manchester United PLC reported that its retail, merchandising apparel and product licensing revenue, which is managed by Nike, increased 13.8 percent to £10.7 million in the second fiscal quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with the prior year quarter…
Kohl’s Q3 Comps Dip 1.6 Percent
Kohl's Corp. reported earnings slid 18 percent in the third quarter. Revenues dipped 1.0 percent while comparable-store sales declined 1.6 percent. It also said it expects comp declines of 2 to 4 in the fourth quarter…
OIA VantagePoint: October Sales Flatline Without Superstorm Stimulus
Fiscal October again brought flat growth for outdoor products, as sales rose just 0.3 percent to $825.2 million according to the latest monthly sales report from OIA VantagePoint. Outdoor Apparel posted solid gains while Outdoor Footwear continued to stru
Skechers Donates Bobs to Philippines
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that through the company’s charitable shoe program, Bobs from Skechers, it will give more than 200,000 pairs of new shoes to support the children affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines…
Authentic Apparel Group Launches Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Line
Authentic Apparel Group announced the launch of a premium line of army style clothing that is officially licensed by the U.S. Army. International film star and 10x former WWE champion, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, will partner with Authentic Apparel Group
Nordstrom’s Q3 Profits Dip
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings in the third quarter declined 6.2 percent to $137 million, or 69 cents a share, from $146 million, or 71 cents, a year ago. The decline partly reflects a shift of its annual Anniversary Sale although it also slightly lowe
Report: Pop Warner Participation Falling Sharply
Pop Warner, the nation's largest youth football program, saw participation drop 9.5 percent between 2010 and 2012, according to data provided to ESPN's 'Outside the Lines.' Many are citing concussion concerns as the primary reason for
Ride Snowboards Appoints Global Brand Director
Ride Snowboards named Sean Tedore as global brand director…
Bass Pro Shops Announces Plans for Fifth Canadian Store
Bass Pro Shops will locate its fifth Canadian store in Kanata, a suburb of Ottawa, Ontario…
Perry Ellis Lowers Q3 Guidance
Perry Ellis International said it now expects revenue to be approximately $222 million in its third quarter ended Nov. 2, compared to $236.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The company had previously anticipated revenue growth to be in a ran
JD Sports Adds Scottish Outdoor Retailer to Portfolio
JD Sports Fashion plc has acquired a controlling stake in Tiso Group, a 10-door retailer of outdoor clothing and equipment based in Edinburgh, Scotland…
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