Adidas Outdoor added world champion slackliner Hayley Ashburn, 25, to its roster of athletes. Ashburn started her slacklining career six years ago as part of a training regimen for rock climbing, and in 2010 was named the first-ever Women’s World C
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Zumiez’s Comps Increase 2.0 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended Mar. 1, increased 8.8 percent to $48.4 million, compared to $44.5 million a year ago The company's comparable store sales increased 2.0 percent…
Outtech Hires Additional Personnel
Established in 1989, Outtech Inc. is an outdoor industry sales and marketing company and maintains a portfolio of brand leaders across the categories they represent…
Safilo Reports Sales of Sports Product Grew in Q4 and 2013
Safilo Group S.p.A reported sales of its sports products, which include Smith Optics sunglasses and googles, reached €27.4 million in the fourth quarter, up 5.7 percent in currency netural (c-n) terms. Sports products sales increased 7.3 percent c-n
Edwin Watts Partners with Golfweek
On the heels of Worldwide Golf’s recent acquisition of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, the company announced a partnership extension with Golfweek, whereby the specialty retailer will serve as the official presenting sponsor of the Golfweek Amateur Tour…
RVCA Appoints VP of Marketing
Brian Cassaro has been named as RVCA’s new VP Of Marketing…
Jarden Expands Executive Leadership to Support Growth
Jarden Corporation has expanded its executive leadership team to support ongoing growth by bringing additional expertise, depth and proven talent to the senior management team…
Asics Launches ‘We Are Marathoners’ Campaign for LA Marathon
Leading up to the Asics Los Angeles Marathon, Asics will bring the marathon spirit to every boulevard of the city with its “We Are Marathoners” campaign. The effort showcases a mobile treadmill challenge…
Altrec Sale Should Close this Week
Active Boarder Corp. is scheduled to close its $3.25 million purchase of substantially all of the assets of Altrec Inc. this week following a bankruptcy judge’s approval of the sale…
Dorel’s Bike Segment Swings to Q4 Loss on Restructuring Charges
Dorel Industries reported its Recreational/Leisure Segment lost $5.4 million in the fourth quarter after taking mostly non-cash restructuring charges that reduced its overall earnings by nearly 43 percent. While the segment's revenues increased 8.3 p
Adidas Extends CEO Herbert Hainer’s Contract Through 2017
The Adidas AG supervisory board extended Herbert Hainer’s contract and also his mandate as CEO of Adidas AG by another two years beyond 2015 until March 2017. Hainer has been CEO of Adidas AG since March 2001…
Lapierre North America Launches New Website
Lapierre North America unveiled a fully renovated website for North America, marking one of the most visible upgrades for the brand since parent Accell Group consolidated operations for its North American bicycle brands at single location near Seattle…
Hi Mountain Seasonings Names Tucker Account Executive
Hi Mountain Seasonings announces the addition of Brian Tucker to its sales and marketing team…
Anta Sports Revenues Slip in 2013
Anta Sports Products Ltd. reported revenues declined 4.5 percent in its year ended Dec. 31, to 7.281 billion yuan ($1.18 billion) compared with 7.622 billion yuan in 2012…
BasicNet’s Revenues Flat in 2013
BasicNet reported that preliminary sales in 2013 reached €435 million ($598.9 mm), virtually flat with €434 million in fiscal 2012…
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