German Chancellor Angela Merkel officially opened Eurobike, the biggest bicycle trade show in Europe, a first for a German head of government. Addressing more than 10 000 attendees of the show Wednesday morning, Merkel said that the more cyclists there ar
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Julbo Adds Leadville 100 Victor Ashley Arnold to Athlete Roster
Julbo USA welcomed Ashley Arnold, who took first at the famous Leadville 100 in mid August, to its roster of sponsored athletes…
Tilly’s Earnings Improved Despite Comp Dip
Tilly’s, Inc. reported net sales were $123 million in the second quarter, an increase of 17.1 percent compared to the second quarter of 2012. This included incremental sales that shifted into the second quarter from the third quarter when compared t
ICSC Reports Chain Stores Sales Resumed Growth in Third Week of August
Weekly chain store sales rose by 0.2 percent in the week ending Aug. 24, according to on the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index. On a year-over-year basis, sales slowed to 1.9 pecent, or the s
Billabong Reports $883 Million FY Loss After Declaring Five Brands Worthless
Billabong International Limited reported a net loss after taxes of A$859.5 million ($883 mm) for the year ended June 30, after writing down the value of its its flagship Billabong (surf apparel) brand, Element (skateboards), Palmers Surf, Beachculture (ai
Delta Apparel Q4 Net and Sales Slip
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter ended June 29 were $133.6 million compared to $135.4 million for the comparable 2012 quarter. Net income for the 2013 fourth quarter was $4.0 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, compar
Hoka Looks for Oversized Growth
For Jim Van Dine, part of the reason he believes in the growth potential of Hoka One One is personal. Since starting to run in the maximum-cushioned shoes last year, he’s lost 27 pounds…
Brown Shoe Raises FY Guidance on Strong Q2
Brown Shoe Co., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported earnings before special items more than doubled in the second quarter, exceeding internal expectations. Famous Footwear delivered record second quarter sales and operating profit with comps ahead 6.8
DSW Q2 Comps Climb 4.4 Percent
DSW Inc. reported second quarter sales increased 9.7 percent to $562 million, with comparable sales increasing 4.4 percent. Adjusted EPS climbed to 97 cents a share, an increase of 47 percent over last year…
PHIT America Announces First Celebrity Ambassadors
PHIT America – the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the nation’s inactivity and obesity crisis – announced that NFL great Hershel Walker, tennis legends Mike and Bob Bryan, fitness expert Denise Austin and Golf Chann
DSW’s Top-Line Bounces Back in Q2
Benefiting from a rebound in sales and tighter expense controls, DSW Inc. reported earnings before non-recurring items jumped 48.1 percent, far exceeding Wall Street targets…
Saucony Partners with Fleet Feet on Obesity Challenge
This September, inspired by National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Saucony and run specialty retailer Fleet Feet Sports are issuing the Saucony Run4Good Challenge to runners nationally to generate awareness and grants for community youth running pro
Fischer Hires Groundswell PR to Promote Alpine Boot and Ski Launches
Fischer Sports, a family-owned, global leader and supplier of snow sports products, has hired Groundswell PR to lead its public relations efforts…
Brooks Running Celebrates Hansons-Brooks Anniversary
Brooks Running is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project this week. The company sent out an infographic detailing the 10 years of races and athletes and other facts and promotions hosted on its social media accoun
OIA Seeks Input for Outdoor Retail of the Future Project
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is seeking outdoor industry input for its Outdoor Retail of the Future Project, a multi-year initiative aimed at reinventing the outdoor retail experience…
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