U.S. consumers are showing a dramatic increase in their spending expectations this holiday season, according to Accenture’s annual holiday shopping survey…
Category: Sports/Fitness
SFIA Elects Chris Clawson of Life Fitness as Chairman
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the election of Life Fitness President Chris Clawson as Chairman of the Board, along with naming senior executives from Brooks, New Balance, Performance Sports Group, Rawlings, Sears, and Under Ar
Eddie Bauer Introduces First Customization Tool
Eddie Bauer has partnered with Portland-based brand marketing agency Pollinate to introduce EB Custom, an online interactive tool that allows full customization of down outerwear…
Skechers Donates $3 Million to Save Dogs’ and Cats’ Lives
Bobs from Skechers, a division of Skechers USA Inc., launched a multi-year partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters
Ebay Completes Spinoff of Retailer E-Commerce Unit
Ebay Inc. completed the sale of Ebay Enterprise to a consortium consisting of Sterling Partners, Longview Asset Management, and the Innotrac Corporation, a Sterling Partners portfolio company, together in partnership with companies owned by the Permira Fu
Fox Factory: Acquisition Boosts Q3, Full Year Outlook
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales of bike products increased 16.3 percent in the third quarter thanks largely to its Race Face/Easton acquisition and raised its guidance for the full year although it expects…
Osprey Packs Adds Marketing Talent
Osprey Packs named Vince Mazzuca as senior marketing manager and Jennie Wong as sales and marketing coordinator…
World Gym Expands Into China
World Gym, a bodybuilding and fitness gym founded in Santa Monica, CA in 1976, is expanding its international presence with its first foray into China…
Uvex Sports and Leisure Sales Grew 6 Percent in Fiscal 2015
Uvex Winter Holding GmbH & Co. KG (Uvex Group) reported revenues grew 6 percent to €117.2 million at its Sports and Leisure segment in the fiscal year ended June 30…
Spy Inc. Reports Q3 Loss as Sales Decline
Spy Inc. swung to a loss in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 as sales of its sunglasses and goggles fell $1.6 million, or 14.6 percent, to $9.4 million…
Gore-Tex Launches Running Campaign
Gore-Tex has launched a new campaign showcasing how Gore-Tex liners are helping more and more runners fight back against winter’s challenges. The linings feature windproof, waterproof and breathable properties and are being used to leading running b
Nautilus’ Rebound Continues in Q3
Boosted by healthy sales gains in both its Direct and Retail segments, Nautilus Inc. reported earnings jumped 49.9 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, to $3.7 million, or 12 cents a share…
EU Eyes Restricting Chemicals in Textiles and Apparel
The European Commission has begun soliciting input from industry, health and policy experts on a potential plan to restrict hazardous substances in textile articles and clothing used by consumers…
Christy Sports to Accelerate Expansion with New Equity Partner
Christy Sports will ramp up store openings and acquisitions after selling an equity stake to Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), which has helped build and sell such brands as Shock Doctor and Savage Arms…
Burton Divides US Sales Under Two VPs
Burton named veteran employee Beth Steele as vice president of national accounts and Giant USA executive Elysa Walk vice president of special accounts Friday…
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