Ecco introduces Biom, a collection of performance road and trail running shoes that the company hails as “category-changing running product.”
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Aging Gracefully
Core enthusiasts continue to drive participation in the action sports market…
Bob’s Stores Sold to Private Equity Groups
TJX Cos. Inc. is selling Bob’s Stores to a pair of private equity firms, Philadelphia-based Versa Capital Management and Boston-based Crystal Capital.
Choppy Waters
Surfboard makers ride the next wave of materials…
Bay Harbour to Acquire Steve and Barry’s
New York-based investment firm Bay Harbour Management plans to purchase out of bankruptcy the assets of Steve & Barry’s for $168 million, and will keep open about 150 of the chain’s 276 stores…
High-Flying Aspirations
Frank Scura, founder and executive director of the Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC), discusses the challenges of achieving widespread environmental awareness…
Sorensen Looks to Bring Gargoyles Back to Life
FGX International named Scott Sorensen as director of its Quantum Lifestyle/Sun Brands division, where he will be responsible for the Anarchy, Angel and Gargoyles fashion and action sports brands, as well as several of FGXI’s licenses…
The Contender: Everlast president Adam Geisler is ready to go the distance by diversifying the company’s business.
At the tender age of 32, Adam Geisler presides over Everlast Worldwide Inc., a company that has been synonymous with boxing for 98 years. And like the sport itself, Everlast has had its share of tough bouts…
Converse One Line Expanded at Target
The Converse One Star collection is being expanded at Target Stores this Fall season, and now covers denim, knit dresses, sweaters, graphic tees and outerwear, as well as new vintage-inspired accessories, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily.
DSW’s Q2 Profits Soar on Improved Margins
DSW Inc. reported second quarter earnings jumped 69% to $11.0 million, or 25 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 15 cents, a year earlier. Revenues inched ahead 2.4% to $357.2 million from $348.7 million. Same store sales decreased 6.9% for the comparabl
Reebok Hockey Partners with NHL Premiere Series
Reebok Hockey announced its partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2008 NHL Premiere Series in Stockholm, Sweden and Prague, Czech Republic taking place on October 4th and 5th. Under this partnership, Reebok will be a category exclusive
Genesco’s Q2 Comps Climb 4%; Raises FY09 EPS Outlook
Genesco reported net sales for the second quarter increased by 8% to $353 million from $328 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 4%. Excluding special items, continuing earnings were $3.6 million, or 18 cents per share, in the quarter agai
Lacrosse Unlimited to Host Free Lacrosse Clinics
Lacrosse Unlimited (LU), the Long Island lacrosse retailer, and lacrosse performance brand STX will host two free youth lacrosse clinics for boys led by Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player Kyle Harrison. The first clinic will be hosted by LU's Babylon
Sports Basement Renews Lease
Sports Basement has renewed its 93,500-square-foot lease for five years at Presidio National Park Center in San Francisco, according to the commercial real estate website, costar.com. The retailer has occupied the building at 610 Mason St. since 2003…
Vans Names Watson to Drive Apparel Sales
Vans, a subsidiary of VF Corp., has hired Jim Watson as director, apparel sales to drive growth of its men's, girls’ and boys’ apparel through U.S. wholesale accounts…
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