Puma is close to signing superstar singer Rihanna to a major deal to design footwear and apparel, according to a report in the Daily News…
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The Buckle’s Q3 Earnings Flat
The Buckle, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings were essentially flat at $40.6 million, or 84 cents per share. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended Nov. 1, 2014 increased 1.9 percent…
Princeton Tec Expands Global Distribution Network
Princeton Tec, producer of U.S. manufactured headlamps and handheld lights for the outdoor, bike, tactical, industrial and SCUBA markets, is expanding its global reach for 2015…
Kelty and Slumberjack Ramp Up Sales Team
Kelty and Slumberjack (SJK) announces the additions of Steve Randall as the director of field sales and Bryan Hays for the northwest territory manager role…
T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s Adding Outdoor Brands, Even Kayaks
T.J. Maxx and Marshall's gained access to more premium outdoor apparel brands and began selling kayaks in the fiscal third quarter ended Nov. 1 even as their parent company opened two new Sierra Trading Post locations in Denver. The off-price retaile
Accell Group’s Updated Forecast Calls for Second-Half Acceleration
Accell Group NV, which sells Raleigh, Diamondback, LaPierre and Haibike bicycles in the United States, said leaner inventories, higher sales of e-bikes and premium sport bikes and acquisitions will result in higher net sales, organic sales and net income
Keen Hires Verde Brand Communications
Keen hired Verde Brand Communications as its public relations and brand communications agency of record…
Victorinox Swiss Army Names Sales Chief for Timepiece Business
Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. (VSAI) has appointted Rich Rosenfeld as vice president of sales for the company’s U.S.-based Timepiece business…
Modell’s to Sponsor NYCFC
New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has announced Modell's Sporting Goods as their official sporting goods retail partner as they gear up for their inaugural Major League Soccer Season…
Report: Nike Doubles Headquarters-Expansion Plans
Nike is planning to doubling the size of the headquarters-expansion project originally set two years ago, according to The Oregonian. Revised plans call for the building of two office buildings and two parking garages on the northeast side of its World He
Vista Outdoors Spin-Off Still On
Alliant Techsystems Inc. is moving ahead with plans to spin off its Sporting Group business, which includes Bushnell Optics, as Vista Outdoors. ATK had put the deal on hold pending a review of its proposed merger with Orbital Sciences Corp. following the
Dick’s SG’s Q3 Reaches High End of Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods reported a slight decline in earnings in the third quarter, but results came in at the higher end of guidance. Consolidated same-store sales increased 1.1 percent with “continued pressures” in golf and hunting keeping comps at t
GoPro to Raise $100 Million in Secondary Offering
GoPro plans to raise $100 million in a secondary offering that will raise about $708 million for its current shareholders, including approximately $315 million for a trust controlled by founder Nicholas Woodman and his wife Jill Woodman, according to esti
BowTech Archery Expands Regional Sales Force
BowTech Archery is expanding its sales teams for all of its consumer brands, including Bowtech, Excalibur, Diamond, Stryker and Octane into a single unified organization…
ICAST Receives Award from Trade Show Industry Group
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) has been recognized by the Trade Show News Network as one of the fastest growing trades shows by attendance in the U.S…
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