Accell Group N.V. will phase out manufacturing and assembly operation at Raleigh Canada Limited's Waterloo, Québec facility in 2013, resulting in the termination of 100 contract employees this summer. The facility will continue to support Raleigh Can
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Native, Costa Eyewear Achieved 15 Percent Growth in 2012
A.T. Cross Company said it expects to meet its previously issued guidance of 70 cents earnings per share for 2012 thanks to growing sales of Native and Costa eyewear. ATX reported earnings per share of 64 cents in 2011…
Columbia Sportswear Cites Weather, Discounts in Q4 Miss
Columbia Sportswear sold and earned less than expected in the fourth quarter due to mild winter weather in North America, flagging consumer confidence and a deeper than expected discounting…
Reebok and Spartan Race Announce Global Partnership
Reebok, the global fitness brand, and Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing series and Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race in 2012, announced a multi-year partnership. The collaboration marks Reebok’s commitment to one of t
Skora Hires Chris Elkins as Global Sales Director
Skora Inc, manufacturer of premium zero-drop running shoes, hired Chris Elkins as global sales director. Specializing in growing small footwear brands, Elkins has spent nearly 20 years supporting global consumer product brands, including Columbia Sportswe
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Raises $1.45M in Holiday Drive
The Finish Line Youth Foundation raised more than $1.45 million during its annual Holiday Drive in 650 Finish Line stores across the U.S. and online at finishline.com…
Black Diamond Equipment Names Apparel Component Partners
Black Diamond Equipment has partnered with Schoeller Textil, Polartec, PrimaLoft and Pertex as ingredient partners for its Fall 2013 apparel launch…
GSI’s Q4 Revenues Expand 10 Percent
EBay Inc. reported revenues at its GSI segment, which operates online stores for sports-oriented chains such as Sports Authority, Eastern Mountain Sports, SportChek, and several professional sports leagues, increased 10 percent in the fourth quarter, to $
K-Swiss to Be Bought by South Korea’s E.Land
K-Swiss Inc., which has been struggling to adjust to a fashion shift away from its white-on-white Classic models, agreed to be acquired by South Korea retail and fashion giant E.Land World Ltd…
VF Corp. Partners in Bid for Billabong
VF Corp. revealed last week that it has partnered with Altamont Capital Partners to explore a bid for Billabong International Ltd. The two submitted a buyout offer for Billabong that values the Australian surf company at about $1.16 a share, or $556 milli
Season-to-Date Skier Visits Off 11.5 Percent in Colorado
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported today that total skier visits at its 21 member resorts decreased 11.5 percent during the first period of the 2012/13 ski season, defined as opening day through Dec. 31, 2012, compared to the same period last year
Little Hotties Warmers to Provide Hand Warmers for Presidential Inauguration
Little Hotties Warmers will be donating 500 hand warmers to the Tuskegee Airmen attending President Obama’s inauguration as VIP guests. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military…
Deuter Expands Snowsports Pack Line
Deuter USA announces the expansion of their snowsports and alpine categories with five new backpacks and accessories…
Asics to Sponsor French Athletics Federation
Asics agreed to a four-year sponsorship and kit supply deal with the French Athletics Federation (FFA). Asics replaces Adidas as the apparel partner of the FFA…
Skratch Labs Hires Jay Perry as Director of Sales
Skratch Labs has hired industry veteran Jay Peery as director of sales, where he will manage and direct global sales efforts for the year old company…
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