Under Armour Extends Partnership with US Speedskating

Under Armour and US Speedskating announced an eight-year extension of their initial partnership, which had been set to expire this year. As part of the landmark agreement, which represents the brand’s largest and most comprehensive commitment to the

Crocs Reports Steep Q4 Loss from Restructuring Charges

Crocs Inc. reported a loss of $66.9 million in the fourth quarter, partly due to $49.2 million in non-recurring restructuring charges. Revenues increased 1.6 percent. Sales in the Americas region, driven down by a decline of 10.1 percent in Wholesale reve

Puma Announces Senior Management Changes

Puma appointed Lars Soerensen appointed to global director business processes and intelligence, a new position, while
Jürgen Wormser becomes global director footwear sourcing and development…

Balega Kicks Off 2014 by Giving Back

Balega, the performance sock brand, continues to focus on supporting local communities. In 2014, Balega is expanding its charity and fundraising initiative actions by donating to SoliderSocks, Veterans in Need, and the Catawba County United Way…

SIMA Image Awards Announced

More than 700 attendees from surf companies and specialty retail shops gathered at the City National Grove of Anaheim Thursday night as the 2013 SIMA Image Award winners were revealed. Winners included Vans, Patagonia, RVCA, Hurley, Roxy, Rip Curl…

Outdoor Retailer Says Attendance Rose at Winter Show

Emerald Expositions announced that preliminary numbers indicate attendance at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2014 last month increased an estimated 7 percent compared with 2013. The number of store fronts represented at the show increased nearly…

Under Armour Defends U.S. Speedskater Suits

Amid heightened media attention over the disappointing performance of the U.S. Speedskating team so far at the Sochi Olympics, Under Armour on Monday defended its Mach 39 racing suit. All of the uniforms use were tested “rigorously” and numerous athletes

REI Closes Underperforming Store

REI closed its store in Brentwood, CA Feb. 7, citing poor sales, marking the first time the retailer has closed a store for underperforming since 2001…