Canada Goose is upping its game in the United States, where it says sales are on pace to grow 25 percent and hit $30 million this year. The company announced last week that it opened its first U.S. office – a showroom and U.S. headquarters – in Denver…
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Coolcore Receives Cooling Fabric Patent
Coolcore announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued the company a patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,440,119) for its cooling fabric innovation. The patent covers the manufacturing of any chemical-free cooling fabric that transfers
Quiksilver Amends Credit Facility
According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Quiksilver, Inc., which also owns Roxy and DC Shoes, entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with Bank of America…
Puma Appoints Andy Koehler as Chief Operating Officer
Puma appointed Andy Koehler as chief operating officer, effective June 1. Koehler, who succeeds former COO Klaus Bauer, will be part of Puma's managing director team around Puma's future CEO Björn Gulden, who will take up his office on July 1…
Genesco’s Q1 Profits Dip on 4 Percent Comp Decline
Genesco Inc. reported comparable-store sales fell 4 percent in the first quarter with a 2 percent decrease in the Journeys Group and a 6 percent decrease in the Lids Sports Group. Officials said February sales were impacted by delayed processing of federa
Retail Consolidation Surges in Europe
Europe’s sporting goods industry continued to consolidate last week as five retailers announced three deals aimed at extending their reach across the continent…
Nike Ends Historic Partnership with Livestrong Foundation
Nike Inc. dissolved its partnership with the Livestrong Foundation, the non-profit fundraising organization cyclist Lance Armstrong created in 2005 to support and improve health outcomes for cancer patients…
Consumer Sentiment Improved in May
Consumer confidence reached its highest level in at least five years in May, according the nation’s two leading authorities on the subject. The Conference Board reported that its consumer Confidence Index, increased…
Wolverine Brand Appoints VP of Sales
Wolverine Brand announced that Karry Johnson has been promoted to vice president of sales for Wolverine Brand, effective immediately…
Internetstores to Acquire Sweden’s AddNature.com
European online bicycle and outdoor retailer Internetstores GmbH has agreed to acquire leading Swedish online outdoor retailer Addnature for about $34 million, or 1.3 times revenues, in order to pursue a leadership in Europe's online market for bicyc
ATC Trail Expert Keynotes Forum on China’s First National Trail System
Robert “Bob” Proudman, director of conservation operations for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), was featured as the keynote speaker for the International Forum for the Mentougou National Trail in Bejing, China this past spring. The Men
Shock Doctor Appoints Sports Product Marketing Manager
Shock Doctor Sports announced that former Major League Baseball player, Todd Blyleven, will be joining the company as the new sports product marketing manager…
Asics to Introduce Jordan Burroughs Wrestling Shoe
Asics America is set to debut the JB Elite, the first custom wrestling shoes from reigning Olympic and World Champion Jordan Burroughs…
Short List for Olympic Sports Program Inclusion Expected
Eight sports are bidding for inclusion in the 2020 Olympics with just one likely available spot. The sports are: baseball-softball (a combined bid), karate, roller sports, sports climbing, squash, wakeboarding, wrestling and wushu…
Metolious Supports Five Climbing Organizations
Metolius disclosed the five climbing organizations it is supporting in 2013 as part of its continuing commitment to environmental stewardship, education, safety, and the accessibility of climbing…
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