Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the brand has become the presenting sponsor of The Race – Revived, the updated edition of the classic Eugene, Oregon 8K running race that was held during the 1980’s…
Category: Sports/Fitness
Backcountry,com Sees Demand Fall in First Quarter
Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com experienced low demand for their products in the first quarter ended March 31, according to parent company Liberty Interactive Group…
Brunswick Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.10 per share payable June 16, 2014, to shareholders of record on May 27, 2014…
Ergobaby, Fox Help Counter Down Quarter at Camelbak and Liberty Safe
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc., reported flat sales at its branded products segment in the first quarter as rapid growth of the Ergobaby and Fox Factory brands offset expected declines at Camelbak and Liberty Safe…
Accell North America Unveils New Sales Structure
Accell North America unveiled a new sales organization that will represent its recently reorganized businesses, including Raleigh and Lapierre bicycles and distributor Seattle Bike Supply…
Paldorje Education Fund to Help Chidren of 16 Sherpas Killed in Avalanche
Sherpa Adventure Gear, through its Paldorje Education Fund, is directing donations to the education of children of 16 Sherpa guides killed by an avalanche on Mt Everest. All donations received by May 31, 2014 will be dedicated to the schooling of the R
Mike Wieck Sales Announces New Hire and Promotion
Mike Wieck Sales of Waupaca, Wisconsin announced the agency has hired Brian Cassium of Slatington, Pennsylvania to represent the MWS family of manufacturers in the New England States…
Spy Inc. Shows Modest Q1 Sales Gain
Spy Inc. reported consolidated Spy sales increased by 2 percent to $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $9.0 million during the same period in 2013. Sales included slightly lower closeout sales…
Third of Mothers Day Shoppers Looking for Apparel and Accessories
A third of respondents to the National Retail Federation's annual Mother's Day Spending Survey said they will be shopping for apparel and accessory items for mom, indicating spending of $1.7 billion. Americans will spend an average of $162.94 on
NSSF Offers $60,000 in Education Scholarships
Employees of companies that support the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) at the highest level are eligible to apply for education aid through the NSSF Voting Member Scholarship Program…
Skateboard Community Raised $93K at Skate for a Cause
On May 3rd, 50 pro and am skateboarders, a dozen sponsors and more than 2,000 fans joined Ryan Sheckler in Lake Forest for the Sheckler Foundation's Skate for a Cause event, presented by etnies. Skateboarders in attendance included: Jamie Thomas, Sea
Target’s CEO Resigns
Gregg Steinhafel, the chairman and CEO of Target during the retailer's massive breach of customer data last year, has left the company effective immediately…
Sequential Brands Group Returns to Profitability
Sequential Brands Group, the owner of Heelys, the DVS skate brand and numerous fashion brands, reported first-quarter earnings of $742,000, or 3 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $21.5 million, or $2.96, a year ago…
Gildan Offsets Cotton and Weather Woes in Q2
Gildan Activewear reported revenues rose 4.9 percent in its second quarter ended Mar. 30, to $548.8 million. Adjusted net earnings were $79.2 million, or 64 cents a share, up 8.9 percent…
Danskin Paces Iconix Group’s Sports Segment in Q1
Danskin Now, an exclusive brand for Walmart, was called out as one of Iconix Brand Group’s “strongest performers,” across the company’s wide portfolio. On a conference call with analysts, Seth Horowitz, who was recently promoted to
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