Running Specialty Group (RSG), the joint partnership between The Finish Line and Gart Capital Partners, last week acquired one of the crown jewels of the U.S. run specialty channel, Boulder Running Company. Terms were not disclosed…
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Under Armour Expects to Hit $4 Billion by 2016
Bringing Tom Brady along to augment the message, Under Armour Inc. delivered a loud proclamation on its growth prospects last week at its 2013 Investor Day event in Baltimore. Officials predicted revenues would reach $4 billion by 2016, more than double 2
Billabong Takeover Talks End, Explores Asset Sales
Billabong International revealed that it had failed to reach a takeover deal with either of its two U.S. private equity suitors. But the Australian surf giant indicated that it is close to a refinancing deal that could save the company and it was now expl
Quiksilver’s Losses Widen in Q2
Particularly hurt by soft sales in Europe and steep markdowns to clear DC Shoes’ inventory, Quiksilver Inc.’s losses swelled in the second quarter ended April 30…
Adidas DryDye Fabric Production Hits 1 Million Yards
Adidas Group has already produced 1 million yards of fabric using the DryDye technology it introduced in 2012, the company reported in a blog post about its global material summit…
The Buckle’s May Comps Rise 4.1 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended June 1 increased 4.1 percent…
Jarden to Offer $250 Million in Notes
Jarden Corporation announced that it intends to offer $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated convertible notes due 2019 in a private offering to institutional buyers…
RECALL: 2,500 Dive Signaling Devices
Ideations DiveAlert of Seattle, WA is recalling about 2,500 U.S.-made DiveAlert and DiveAlert Plus signaling devices that can can malfunction when used and restrict the diver’s air flow, posing a drowning hazard…
River Outfitters Off to Normal Start Nationwide
Late spring snow and rain across the country has positioned rafting outfitters and paddlesports retailers well for a normal if not strong start to the 2013 commercial paddling season.
Quiksilver’s Losses Expand in Q1
Quiksilver Inc., which also owns DC Shoes and Roxy, reported revenues in its second quarter ended April 30 were down 6.7 percent to $459 million, and were down 5 percent, or $25 million, in constant currencies. Americas net revenues increased 3 percent t
Native Eyewear Partners with EMS, Whitefish, MT on Sweepstakes
Native Eyewear, makers of high-performance, polarized sunglasses for adventures of all types, announces a partnership with the Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau and Eastern Mountain Sports offering a chance to win a ski trip for two to Whitefish, M
House Bill Would Pressure TSA to Speed up Airport Checkpoints
The U.S. Travel Association applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 2217, which includes provisions require the Transportation Safety Administration to cut wait times at TSA checkpionts at U.S. airports…
Adidas Renews Contract with Kansas University
Kansas University officials announced that Kansas Athletics and Adidas have agreed to renew their footwear and apparel partnership through 2019…
FDRA Announces New Chairman and Leadership Team
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) appointed Greg Tunney, president and CEO at RG Barry, as its new chairman. Nick Grayston, SVP and president of footwear and home at Sears Holdings, will take the helm as FDRA’s vice chairman.
Pale Morning Media Adds Snow Sports Expert
Pale Morning Media has hired Patrick Brown as account manager, strengthening its growing expertise in snowsports retail, resort marketing and strategic communications…
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