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Former Brown Shoe Exec Launches New Venture
Footwear industry executive, Gary Rich, with over 35 years in the footwear industry and former president of Brown Shoe Company – Wholesale, has formed Rich Footwear Group…
Perry Ellis Q1 Sales Down as Department Stores Trim Orders
Perry Ellis International, Inc., major maker of golf apparel and swimwear, reported total revenues declined 7.9 percent in the first quarter ended April 28 driven by conservative sportswear purchases by department stores following a challenging fall and h
Maverik Lacrosse Supports Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps
Maverik Lacrosse has joined forces with Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps as part of its “Evolve The Player, Advance The Game” initiative to grow the game of lacrosse. Maverik will provide Xcelerate with Maverik Athletes Billy Bitter and Brian Karalunas that will
Gander Mountain and Pennsylvania Renew Summer Camping Promotion
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is again partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time campers with needed gear and a reservation for two nights at a participating state park for just $20. Last year, almost 500 pe
NSGA Presents Inaugural All-Star Awards at Management Conference and Team Dealer Summit
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced the winners of the association’s inaugural All-Star Awards, which were presented at the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit’s All-Star Awards Luncheon on Monday, May 7. The
Target to Open First Standalone C9 Active Apparel Store
Target Inc. plans to open its first standalone atlhetic sportswear under the C9 Active Apparel name. The 3,000-square foot store will open in San Francisco and sell the store's exclusive C9 by Champion collection…
OutDoor Renews Contract with Messe Friedrichschafen
Messe Friedrichshafen has secured a new contract with the European Outdoor Group (EOG) that ensures that Friedrichshafen, Germany will continue to host the OutDoor trade show through 2013 and for the years to follow…
Head Narrows Q1 Loss on Strong Racquet Sports Growth
Head NV reported that sales for the 2012 first quarter increased 17.1 percent to €70.1 million ($92 mm) compared to the first three months of the prior year driven by Racquet Sports and compounded by favorable exchange rate movements and positive re
Billabong Replaces CEO with Former Target Executive
Billabong International Limited fired its CEO Derek O’Neill and named a former Target executive Launa Inman as managing director and CEO, noting that retail had become critical to the brand's future. Inman will start in the position May 14…
Study: More than 40 Percent of U.S. Could be Obese by 2030
The results of a recent national study on fitness underscore the importance of the work which the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) is now doing on Capitol Hill – supporting legislation which encourages regular physical activity for all Amer
Brown Shoe Promotes John Mazurk to Division President Healthy Living Brands
Brown Shoe Co., Inc. promoted John Mazurk to division president Healthy Living, which includes the company's Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's Shoes, LifeStride, Avia and Ryka brands. Prior to his new role, Mazurk was senior vice president of consumer a
Zooma Women’s Race Series Announces
Zooma, in partnership with Skirt Sports, ISIS, Sherpani, Women’s Adventure Magazine, and MyChelle, announced it's first-ever national “Girlfriend Getaway” sweepstakes. One grand-prize winner will receive an all expense-paid trip for two to the
Gibbon Slackline to Sponsor Teva Mountain Games Event
Gibbon Slackline USA will host the first ever slackline competition at the Teva Mountain Games when they convene June 1-3 in Vail, CO. The world’s top slackliners will battle it out head-to-head at the Gibbon Games International Slackline Competiti
K-Swiss Posts Q1 Loss, Futures Down Sharply
K-Swiss Inc. shrunk its net loss in the first quarter to $6.7 million, or 19 cents a share, from a loss of $9.8 million, or 28 cents, a year ago. Sales were down 4.3 percent to $69.3 million from $72.4 million. The company also lowered its full-year guid
Adidas Group Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Sales Gain
Adidas Group revenues increased 14 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter as a result of double-digit sales increases in Wholesale, Retail and Other Businesses. Currency translation effects had a positive impact on sales in euro terms. G