Eurobike 2016 to Add Second Consumer Day

Eurobike will add a second consumer day and integrate demo day as a permanent part of the show next year for the first time in its 25 year history in a bid to capitalize on growing interest in bicycles…

Total Hockey Again Named to Inc. 5000

For the eighth consecutive year, Total Hockey, Inc. has been named to the Inc. Magazine list of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies. Total Hockey has claimed position No. 2,981 after experiencing a three-year growth rate of 117 percent and adding 290

47 and 686 Target Colleges With New Collection

'47 and 686 have launched a capsule collection of technical snowsports apparel and headwear featuring the logos and trademarks of 14 universities and colleges across the U.S. The eclectic mix of outerwear, tech apparel, water resistant headwear and a

W.L. Gore to Boosts Spending on DWR Solutions

W.L. Gore & Associates plans to invest more than $15 million over the next five years, to explore alternative durable water repellent (DWR) solutions. Since concerns about PFCs and their presence in DWR treatments began to surface, Gore Fabrics has been a

Caleres Q2 Sales Soft

Boosted by improved profitabillity at Famous Footwear, Caleres reported second-quarter earnings, excluding a charge for debt extinguishment, rose 22.4 percent, to $22.1 million, or 50 cents per share. Analysts’ consensus estimate had been 44 cents a

Bauer Pulls NHL Bid Despite Strong Fiscal Q4 Results

Bauer, the overwhelming leader in global hockey equipment sales, has dropped out of the bidding for the NHL apparel licensing deal after parent Performance Sports Group Ltd concluded it could create more shareholder value by growing its existing businesse

Outdoor Retailer to Stay in Salt Lake Through 2018

Show organizers for the Outdoor Retailer show announced last week that they agreed to extend its contract with Salt Lake City through Summer 2018. The show had been contracted to stay in Salt Lake City through August 2016…

Billabong Returns to Profitability

Billabong International Ltd. reported of a net profit of Australian $4.2 million in its year ended June 30 compared to a AUS$233.7 million loss in fiscal 2014. The Group returned to full-year EBITDA growth for the first time since 2008 with the first full

Billabong Books First Annual Profit in Four Years

Billabong International Ltd. reported a net profit of Australian $4.2 million ($3.0 mm) in its fiscal year ended June 30, rebounding from a loss of AUS$233.7 million in the same period a year ago. Excluding significant items and discontinued businesses, E

PVH Corp Q2 Beats Plan

PVH Corp., the parent of Speedo, raised its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected second quarter results…