Nathan Sports extended partnerships with four of the brand’s elite runners – Emily Harrison, Stephanie Howe, Michael Wardian and Ian Torrence. On the heels of last week’s addition of Rob Krar…
Category: Outdoor
UK Bike Dealer Evans Cycles on the Auction Block
PAI Partners, the Paris-based private equity firm that acquired Europe's largest outdoor retailer in February, is considering acquiring U.K. Trek and Specialized dealer Evans Cycles from a British PE firm, The Telegraph reported…
Puma and Italian Football Federation Extend Partnership
Puma and The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced a new comprehensive partnership that will see Puma operate as the FIGC’s lead partner into the next decade…
Net Shoes Raises $45MM in Fresh Capital for Latin American Expansion
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Riverwood Capital, a risk capital fund specialized in technology, announced a $45 million equity investment in Netshoes to help promote the growth of the online retail sector in Latin America…
Tifosi Names Benelux Distributor
Tifosi Optics USA appointed Kruitbosch (Zwolle, Netherlands) as the new and exclusive supplier of Tifosi sports eyewear for Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg, effective immediately…
The Finish Line’s Q4 Earnings Top Estimates
The Finish Line reported earnings declined 5.4 percent to $40.4 million, or 87 cents in its fourth quarter ended Feb. 28, but adjusted earnings topped Wall Street's consensus target. Sales improved 6.3 percent to $551.3 million with comps ahead 2.6 p
Quiksilver Appoints Pierre Agnes CEO
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Pierre Agnes, president of Quiksilver, Inc., has been promoted to chief executive officer and added to the board of directors. He succeeds Andy Mooney, who is no longer with the company…
Lululemon Eyes Larger Stores to Accommodate Men’s Business
Lululemon Athletica Inc. will be opening larger stores in select markets to accommodate it growing men's business, which comped up 16 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter executives said during the company's fourth quarter earnings call. The com
Late Deliveries Reduce PacSun Comps in Fiscal First Quarter
Pacific Sunwear of California joined a growing list of companies tempering their first quarter sales and earnings guidance because a backlog of containers at West Coast ports delayed deliveries of key spring products…
Park City Approves $50 Million Plan to Connect Local Ski Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc. has received unanimous approval from the Park City Planning Commission to implement one of the most ambitious and impactful capital plans in the history of the U.S. ski industry for the 2015-16 season…
Finish Line’s Q4 Profits Top Estimates
The Finish Line reported fourth-quarter earnings topped Wall Street’s targets as better full-price selling at the Finish Line chain, healthy sales at its Macy’s partnership, and robust digital momentum offset below-plan profits at Running Spec
Shock Doctor Merges with McDavid
In a merger of two of the leading sports protection companies, Shock Doctor Sports and McDavid Inc. jointly announced that they have agreed to merge their companies. Financial details weren't disclosed…
Lululemon’s Same-Store Sales Grew 5 Percent in Q4
Lululemon Athletica Inc. beat consensus earnings estimates in the fourth quarter thanks to net revenue and same-store sales growth of 15 and 5 percent respectively, but disappointed investors with updates to its forecasts for the first quarter and current
Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour Re-Launches After 12-Year Hiatus
The Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour will re-launch in May 2015 following a 12-year hiatus…
Navico Backs Hobie Kayak Fishing Tournament in Europe
Navico's marine electronics brands Lowrance and GoFree have signed on as sponsors of the second edition of the Hobie Fishing European Championship, which takes place between Sept. 11-13, 2015 in France…
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