Inaria to Sponsor Sebastian Giovinco

Inaria, a brand within the Performance Sports Group portfolio that manufactures soccer equipment and apparel, formed a partnership with Toronto FC and Italian National Team star Sebastian Giovinco…

Leatt Swings to Q3 Profit on Earlier Shipments

Leatt Corporation, the motorsports brand trying to break into the U.S. cycling market with a new line of helmets, turned a profit on a 34 percent increase in sales in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2015…

WSS Appoints Rick Mina as President

WSS, the urban specialty California-based neighborhood footwear retailer, appointed Richard (Rick) Mina, a former executive at Foot Locker Inc., as its president…

Avalanche Safety Groups Merge

The Avalanche Project is the new name combining Project Zero and Backcountry Starts Here, two innovative programs launched in prior seasons to engage and educate backcountry wintersports enthusiasts on safety and best practices traveling in avalanche terr

Academy Sports Announces Black Friday Plans

Academy, Ltd. revealed its plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season, which include remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, opening Black Friday at 5 a.m., and offering hundreds of hot deals throughout November…

AAFA President and CEO to Step Down

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced that its President and CEO Juanita Duggan will step down to take on a new role. The officers of the AAFA Board of Directors are developing a leadership transition plan…