Davidson’s, a national firearms wholesaler, announces the addition of Carl Zeiss Sports Optics to its product offerings…
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Perry Ellis Sees Q4 Shortfall
Perry Ellis International, Inc., citing the prolonged cold weather and difficult holiday season, said it expects fiscal fourth quarter revenues to tumble 16 percent to approximately $216 million from $258 million last year…
Nautlius Sees 19 Percent Q4 Growth
Nautilus reported net sales for the fourth quarter totaled $77.1 million, a 19 percent increase. The gains were driven by strong growth in the company’s Retail segment, combined with continued gains in the Direct segment compared to $65.0 million in
The North Face Launches Mountain Athletics Virtual Training Program
The North Face launched a digital training platform in tandem with its new Mountain Athletics training apparel and footwear collection. The Mountain Athletics Training Program (www.thenorthface.com/mountainathletics) helps everyday athletes and weekend wa
Steve Madden’s Q4 Revenues Climb 8.7 Percent
Steve Madden reported net sales increased 8.7 percent in the fourth quarter to $342.9 million compared to $315.5 million in the same period of 2012. Retail comparable store sales decreased 6.7 percent…
Life Fitness Signs Activewear Licensing Agreement
Life Fitness signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Amiee Lynn, Inc., to design, manufacture and market a full line of activewear…
NFL, UA and GE Receive Submissions for Head Health Challenge II
More than 450 proposals from 19 countries were submitted to Head Health Challenge II, the NFL, Under Armour and GE announced. The challenge will award up to $10 million for new innovations and materials that can protect the brain from traumatic injury and
STX Signs Maryland Native Ben Hunt as Newest Pro Athlete
Baltimore-based STX, LLC announced a one-year deal with Major League Lacrosse (MLL) pro athlete Ben Hunt…
Light and Motion Factory to Be Featured in Discovery Channel Program
Light & Motion’s new factory will be featured on the Discovery Channel’s How It’s Made program later this year. Crews are already filming how the company makes bike lights and other products at its fully integrated design, engineering, m
Adidas Stops Selling Sexy Brazil World Cup Shirts
Adidas AG said it will withdraw a range of T-shirts tied to this year's World Cup after Brazil's tourism board said they encourage sexual tourism. One shows a woman in a bikini along with Rio de Janeiro’s Sugarloaf mountain and the phrase
Report: Puma Close to Signing Jadeveon Clowney
Puma is close to deal to sign Jadeveon Clowney, the number one defensive player in the upcoming draft and a possible number one draft pick, to an endorsement contract, according to ESPN…
Clinton Visit Highlights Boxercraft’s Plans to Expand Apparel Sales to Universities
Boxercraft hosted former President Bill Clinton at its Haitian manufacturing facility this week, where it plans to manufacture 40 percent of the tops and bottoms it now sells via wholesalers to college bookstores and resorts…
SFIA Endorses USA Football’s Heads Up Football Program
The Sport and Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Football Council, comprised of leading football products companies, has endorsed USA Football’s Heads Up Football program. Heads Up Football establishes important standards rooted in educatio
Gluskin Questions How Much Longer U.S. Bike Dealers Can Raise Prices
Despite a plunge in U.S. bicycle imports last year, the average FOB value of imported bikes continued to rise, according to a report released by the marketing firm Glusking Townley Group…
SIA Names Reps and Retailers of the Year
Acknowledging standouts in customer service, product sales and promoting snow sports participation, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced the 2013 SIA Rep and Retailer of the Year Award winners…
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