Specialty Sports Venture (SSV) has followed its parent company Vail Resorts Inc. into the Midwest by acquiring Hoigaards’s, an outdoor sporting goods store in Minneapolis. Vail Resorts expanded into the region in 2012 by acquiring ski resorts in Mic
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RAMP Sports Begins U.S. Snowboard Production
Ramp Sports, based in Park City, has officially begun U.S. production of its snowboard line, after three years of overseas production…
MoGo Sport Signs Colin Kaepernick as Endorser
MoGo Sport, the company that introduced the world’s first flavored mouthguard in 2011, announced that star quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers will serve as a brand ambassador for the company…
Crocs Revenues Climb Double-Digits
Crocs Inc. reported first-quarter revenues rose 14.7 percent to $311.7 million. Excluding charges related to a software systems upgrade, earnings gained 8.8 percent. By region in its wholesale business, revenues in Asia Pacific grew 35.1 percent and Ameri
Iconix’s Brand’s Q1 Sales Rise 19 Percent
Iconix Brand Group, the parent of Starter, Danskin and Umbro, reported Q1 revenue of $105.1 million, a 19 percent increase over prior year quarter…
Adidas Agrees to Further Payments in Indonesian Factory Dispute
Adidas announced an agreement Wednesday to contribute additional aid to workers in Indonesia displaced by a factory closure. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. Adidas also noted that the plant's workers’ union has moved to dismiss its
L.L.Bean Commits $150,000 to One Fund Boston
L.L.Bean announced Wednesday a $150,000 commitment to The One Fund Boston, an organization established by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to raise funds for people and families affected by last week’s bombings nea
Authentic Brands Group Co-Invests to Acquire Three Fashion Brands
Authentic Brands Group, which owns the sports brands Prince, Tapout, Sportcraft and Silver Star, co-invested with Waitt Company to acquire Judith Leiber, Adrienne Vittadini and Taryn Rose…
Stevens Pass Reports Most Skier Visits in Seven Seasons
Stevens Pass reported skier visits rose 5 percent this winter to reach their highest level since the 2005-06 season on better than average snowfall. The Washington ski resort will plow $5 million into capital projects, including new mountain biking trail
Globalstar Extends Talks with Note Holders Until April 29
Globalstar, Inc., which sells its Spot Satellite GPS messenger devices through sporting goods dealers, said it secured an extension in talks with investors holding some of its debt, holding off for now a default that could trigger broader finacial proble
France’s Decathlon Chain Ekes Out Comps Gain in 2012
French sporting goods giant Oxylane reported sales reached €7 billion ($9.0 bb)in 2012 excluding valued added taxes (VAT), up 7.2 percent from 2011. Comparable store sales at its Decathlon stores increased 1.3 percent…
Coolcore Launches Chemical Free Cooling Material
Coolcore said it has recently received patent protection for the first chemical-free cooling material for the textile market. This material delivers wicking, moisture circulation and regulated evaporation to reduce the fabric’s surface temperature u
Speedo Partners with Zumba Fitness
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., and Zumba Fitness, the dance-fitness company, announced a new, multi-year agreement that will see Speedo USA serve as the “Exclusive Swimwear Licensee of Zumba Fitness” and launch the Aqua Zumba by Speedo C
Boathouse Sports Launches USA Made Ice Hockey Collection
Boathouse Sports announced that it will premier its new Made in the USA Ice Hockey uniform line at the 2013 AHCA (American Hockey Coaches Association) Convention in Naples, FL on May 1…
PHIT Bill Gains 10 Congressional Sponsors
Following up on the success of National Health Through Fitness Day (NHTF), 10 representatives from both political parties have signed on in support of the Personal Health Investment Today Act – H.R.956 (PHIT). The bill, which has garnered bi-partisan supp
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