OMsignal, a Canadian maker of biometric apparel, launched a training certification program Thursday that will enable personal trainers and health clubs to review athletes' and clients' vital signs as they work out so they can help them improve
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Prana Hires Director of International Sales
Prana appointed Pacho Bedoya as director of international sales, effective Feb. 2, 2015…
Survey: Younger Ski Resort Guests Value On-site Rentals More
Younger skiers and snowboarders are significantly more inclined to find on-site equipment rentals extremely important on ski/snowboard vacations than older participants, according to a recent survey by Wyndham Vacation Rental…
PacSun Pulls Away from the Pack With December Sales Surge
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported it grew same-store sales 9 percent in December and gross margins between 400 and 500 basis points in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier even as other mall-based, teen retailers said the highly promo
Big 5 Lowers Q4 Guidance On Challenging Holiday
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported that warm weather, weak firearms sales and discounting caused fourth-quarter earnings to come in at the lower end of guidance…
Nautilus Q4 Revenues Expand 23 Percent
With strength in both its retail and direct channels, Nautilus Inc. reported net sales in the fourth quarter increased 23 percent to $95 million. The fitness equipment specialist also said it expects EPS to come in the range of 30 to 33 cents per share co
Perry Ellis Sees Robust Golf Apparel Growth
At ICR Xchange, Oscar Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International’s president and COO, said revenue growth in its golf apparel segment has exceeded 14 percent over the last four years and the category’s outlook remains robust…
G-III Seeking to Expand Fan Apparel Distribution
After success diversifying its fan apparel segment across categories in recent years, G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is looking to expand distribution rights both in the U.S. and overseas, said Wayne Miller, G-III’s COO and secretary, last week at ICR Xch
Wolverine Expects to Hit High End of Q4 Guidance, But Forecasts Flat FY’15 DEPS
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. said fourth quarter sales and earnings would reach the high end of its guidance, but expects diluted earnings per share to come in flat in 2015 due to a strong dollar, the phasing out of Patagonia footwear and rising pension expen
Skechers Returns as the Sponsor of Houston Marathon
Skechers Performance will return to Houston, Texas on Jan.18, 2015 as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon…
PSG’s Q2 Boosted by Easton Acquisition
Performance Sports Group Ltd. reported revenues climbed 47 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, to $172.3 million, reflecting its acquisition of Easton. Hockey revenues up 9 percent to a record $113.4 million. Adjusted net income jumped 49 percent
Notogroup Inc. Names Gennevieve Emery Partner
Notogroup Inc., a boutique search firm specializing in consumer products recruiting, promoted Gennevieve Emery to partner/recruiting director. A key member of the Notogroup team from since its inception in 2009, the firm has recognized her contributions w
SFIA Urges Action on West Coast Port Negotiations
In a letter sent to the leaders of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) along with other allied organizations are encouraging the ILWU and PMA t
Under Armour to Open Store in Mall of America
Under Armour signed a lease to open a Brand House store at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, according to the Baltimore Sun…
Sporting Goods Channel Loses Traction With Serious Golfers
Serious golfers' opinions toward the role the Sporting Goods Channel plays in golf sales has deteriorated significantly, according to the 2015 Golf ..
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