A federal judge in Texas dismissed Monday Lance Armstrong’s lawsuit challenging the U.S. Anti-doping Agency’s (USADA) right to pursue its case against the legendary cyclist. Armstrong must now decided whether to fight USADA doping allegations
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Libby Edelman Rejoins Sam Edelman Team
Libby Edelman, one of the creative visionaries behind the Sam Edelman brand, will rejoin the Sam Edelman team in a new role to help drive the marketing and licensing of the Sam Edelman brand. She will also provide a creative vision to the evolution of the
RECALL: 119,000 Gerber Bear Grylls Machetes
Gerber is recalling about 119,000 Bear Grylls machetes because a weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause either to break during use, posing a laceration hazard…
Finish Line Appoints VP, Business Development and Corporate Strategy
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Jeffrey Sherry has joined the company as vice president, business development and corporate strategy. Sherry comes to Finish Line from Stifel Nicolaus Weisel, an investment bank principally targeting middle market clie
Hibbett Sports Ups 2013 Guidance on 8 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Hibbett Sports, Inc. raised its fiscal 2013 guidance after reporting net sales increased 8.0 percent to $165.4 million for the 13-week period ended July 28, compared with $153.1 million for the 13-week period ended July 30. Comparable store sales increase
Golf Shines for Perry Elllis in Q2
Perry Ellis International reported its golf segment revenues increased 20 percent in the second quarter, with gains across most channels and brands. Margin expansion was also found in the golf business…
Olympics Boost for Adidas, Nike Wins Social Draw
Adidas said sales in the UK for the Adidas brand were up 24 percent currency-neutral for the first half of 2012, bolstered by demand for Olympic and Team GB products. Olympic license product sales in the UK were up 250 percent compared to Beijing 2008, Ad
Skechers Suit Settlement Gets Tentative Approval
A federal judge in Kentucky last week tentatively approved a $40 million settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought its toning shoes. The agreement comes three months after Skechers reached a deal with the Federal Trade Commission over
China’s Exceed Co. Adheres to Expansion Plans Despite Sharp Sales Decline
The company that owns one of China’s most popular domestic sporting goods brands will continue to open up new stores and remains on track to triple footwear production by next year despite rapidly declining sales…
Easton-Bell Project Qualifies for up to $2.3 Million in State Incentives
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will award Easton-Bell Sports Inc. up to $3.4 million in tax credits, job training grants and other incentives if it hits employment and other targets at a massive new distribution, assembly
Gerber Recalls 119,000 Bear Grylls Machetes
Gerber is recalling about 119,000 Bear Grylls Parang machetes because a weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use, posing a laceration hazard….
REI and Salomon Team to Take Urban Runners on the Trail
Salomon USA is partnering with with REI to bring the Salomon Trail Tour to urban areas around the United States in September. REI is set to host a 14-stop, month-long trail running and seminar opportunity designed to help runners discover and embrace the
Buckle’s Profits Dip in Q2
The Buckle, Inc. reported its second-quarter earnings dipped slightly, to $23.2 million, or 49 cents a share, from $23.6 million, or 50 cents, a year ago. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended July 28 increased 1.5 percent to $215.5 million from
Efinger Sporting Goods Secures GSA Award
Efinger Sporting Goods Co., Inc., New Jersey's oldest and largest family owned sporting goods retailers, and team and institutional dealers, has been awarded a GSA Schedule 78 contract and is now certified to provide sporting goods to the Federal Go
Under Armour’s SVP of Sourcing Resigns
Under Armour, Inc. said Janet Fox, senior vice president of sourcing, has resigned from the company to pursue other interests. Her resignation will be effective August 24, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
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