Adidas announced its full event line-up leading up to the NBA All-Star game 2015 in New York City. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11, Adidas will give fans exclusive opportunities to meet Adidas athletes and entertainers through multiple fan events, product la
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Osprey To Expand Colorado Headquarters
Osprey Packs, Inc. expects to complete an expansion of its Colorado headquarters in the balk half of the year to accommodate a growing staff. The announcement comes as the pack maker prepares for the opening of its new distribution center in Ogden, UT…
Thule Group Says Exchange Rates Erased Q4 Growth
The Thule Group AG reported sales from continuing operations grew 5.6 percent to SEK 976 million ($131 mm) during the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, but declined 3.3 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms…
Jarden Outdoor Swings Into the Black on Modest Q4 Sales Gains
Jarden Outdoor Solutions, which owns Coleman, Marmot, Rawlings and two dozen other outdoor and athletic brands, moved solidly into the black on nearly flat sales in the fourth quarter…
Sports Authority to Open Store in Downtown Minneapolis
The Sports Authority plans to open a 22,000-square-foot location in City Center in downtown Minneapolis…
Rack Room Shoes Expands Associate Buyer Position
Rack Room Shoes has expanded the role of Laryssa Grant, associate buyer, to include buying responsibilities for men’s, women’s and children’s slippers…
Skechers Q4 Profits Leap
Skechers USA reported earnings rose 54.7 percent the fourth quarter, to $21.9 million, or 43 cents a share. Revenues jumped 26.4 percent to $569.7 million. Double-digit improvements were seen in its domestic and international wholesale and Skechers compan
Imports Rising Even as Threat of West Coast Ports Shutdown Looms
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 10.1 percent this month over the same time last year even as West Coast ports come closer to a possible shutdown due to the lack of a contract with dockworkers, acc
Shimano’s Revenues Jump 22.2 Percent in 2014
Shimano reported revenues rose 22.2 percent to ¥333.17 billion ($2.78 bn) in the year ended Dec. 31, from ¥271.0 billion a year ago. Net income jumped 46.0 percent to ¥51.2 billion ($427.3 mm)…
RECALL: 650 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bikes
Marin Mountain Bikes Inc., of Novato, CA is recalling about 450 of its children's bicycles in the United States and Canada because the handlebars can loosen or separate and cause the rider to lose control and/or crash…
Pedego Recalling Some E-Bike Batteries
Pedego Electric Bikes of Irvine, CA is asking consumers in the United States and Canada to check the batteries on their Pedego e-bikes to see if they are from a batch it is recalling due to potential electrical flaws…
Zensah Hosts First Miami Underwear Run
Zensah, best known for its compression leg sleeves, will host the first Miami Underwear Run on Wednesday with SoleRunners Running Store and their weekly run club. Timed to Valentines Day…
Kids Foot Locker Ad Stars Chris Paul and His Son
Kids Foot Locker debuted its newest commercial titled, “Dreams,” which breaks as part of its national “It Must Be February” marketing campaign…
Mavic’s North American Marketing Director Headed to Annency
Chad Moore, current marketing director for Mavic in North America, will relocate to Mavic headquarters in Annecy, France in June to take on the role of global brand manager…
Vista Outdoor Shares Up Nearly 9 Percent on First Day of Trading
Vista Outdoor Inc.'s stock closed at just over $40.21 a share in its first day of trading Tuesday, up 8.68 percent from its opening of $37.00…
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