Sports Authority named Stephen Binkley chief merchandising officer. Additionally, Greg Waters, formerly EVP, chief merchant and chief marketing officer, has decided to depart to pursue personal interests after 24 years with Sports Authority…
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Fanatics Hires Groupon Exec as SVP and GM of Mobile
David Katz, VP and GM of consumer mobile for Groupon, is joining Fanatics, the fan e-commerce website, as its SVP and GM of mobile, according to a report from TechCrunch…
Everlast to Sponsor Bellator Champion Michael Chandler
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has agreed to an exclusive equipment and apparel contract with current Bellator Lightweight World Champion, Michael Chandler…
Big Agnes Makes Hires
Big Agnes, maker of sleeping bags, pads and tents, announces five new hires and four staff promotions to help support the continued overall growth of the company…
U.S. Trade Representative Tours New Balance Factory
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman toured the New Balance athletic shoe factory in Norridgewock, ME. Joined by New Balance CEO Rob DeMartini, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, and U.S. Sen. Angus King, the group spoke to New Balance associates about their wor
New Balance Announces Sponsorship with the MIT Media Lab
New Balance announced a multi-year sponsorship with the MIT Media Lab. The Media Lab will be used as a tool to spark creativity within New Balance’s Studio Innovation Center, based in Lawrence, MA…
Weather Cut Jarden’s Replenishment Sales in Q2
Jarden Corp. reported sales at its Outdoor Solutions segment declined in the second quarter, as a wet cold April and May suppressed sales of baseball, camping and fishing gear during its peak shipping season…
A.T. Cross Targets Watersports Brands
A.T. Cross Company plans to plow some of the proceeds from the pending sale of its legacy Cross pen business into acquiring other performance optical and water sports brands that compliment its booming Costa sunglass business, the company’s CEO said
West Marine’s Q2 Impacted by Unfavorable Weather
West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, said comparable-store sales slid 2.7 percent in the second quarter as continued unfavorable weather reduced recreational boating usage…
Jarden Outdoor Q2 Sales Quelled by Weather
Jarden Corp. reported a decline in sales in the second quarter at its Outdoor Solutions segment, which owns 21 sporting goods brands, including Coleman, ExOfficio, Zoot, K2, Marmot, Rawlings and Shakespeare…
Amer Sports Q2 Revenues Climb 9 Percent
Amer Sports, which owns Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc’teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor, reported sales increased 9 percent in its second quarter. The fastest growth took place in Sports Instruments, up by 31 percent, Apparel, up by 22 percent, Fitne
Altamont Capital Installs New CEO at Dakine
Altamont Capital Partners appointed former Nike executive Leslie Lane to the role of chairman and chief executive officer at Dakine a day after acquiring the company from Quiksilver. Lane replaces Francois Carrete, who resigned as president at Dakine afte
Brunswick Corp.’s Q2 Sales Advance 4 Percent
Brunswick Corporation reported net sales increased 4 percent in the second quarter, led by outboard marine products, marine parts and accessories, fitness equipment, and U.S. retail bowling. Adjusted operating earnings increased 12 percent…
New Balance Introduces Game Changer Award
New Balance announced the introduction of the Game Changer Award, a scholarship program to recognize high school athletes who are dedicated to “Changing the Game” both on the field and in their communities. Voting on 4 finalists homemade video
Unifi’s Q4 Sales Expand 7 Percent
Unifi reported net sales increased 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended June 30, to $200.7 million…
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