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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
Weather Impacts Bogs Q1 Sell-Throughs for Weyco Group
Weyco Group, Inc. reported first-quarter revenues grew 15.6 percent to $75.3 million, benefiting from last year's acquisition of the Bogs and Rafters outdoor footwear brands. Net earnings rose 14.7 percent to $3.9 million, or 35 cents a share…
MIPS AB Appoints Backbone Media to Handle Communications
MIPS AB, a leader in helmet safety technology, has hired Backbone Media to manage its public relations and communications. Backbone Media, an agency specializing in the active lifestyle marketplace, will handle media communications and promotion of the MI
K2 Sports Expands Partnership with Verde PR
K2 Sports tapped Verde PR & Consulting as its agency of record. It will now work with K2 Sports' entire brand portfolio…
Quiksilver Appoints CFO
Quiksilver Inc. has selected Richard Shields as its new chief financial officer. Shields comes to Quiksilver from Foothill Ranch eyewear and apparel company Oakley Inc., where he has served as CFO since 2005…
City Sports to Open Burlington, VT Store
City Sports will open its 21st national retail location in Burlington, VT on May 6…
SGMA, NFHS, and NCAA Leadership Convene in Indianapolis for Rules Discussion
Wednesday in Indianapolis, IN, more than 70 sporting goods industry executives from 40 sporting goods companies and organizations met with the leadership of SGMA, NCAA, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to discuss rules
Crocs Sees 20 Percent Q1 Revenue Gain
Crocs, Inc. reported revenue for the first quarter of 2012 increased 19.9 percent to $271.8 million, over revenue of $226.7 million reported in the first quarter of 2011. Sales growth during the quarter was driven by Asia and Americas which was partially
Orvis Names 2012 Grant Winners
The Orvis Company, Inc. of Manchester, VT announced four recipients of its annual Customer Matching Grant program, the cornerstone of Orvis' perennial commitment of 5 percent of its pre-tax profits to protecting nature. This year's grants are ta
Sanuk Hires PR Firm to Showcase Athletes
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation has retained MWW Group to develop and implement a strategic public relations campaign showcasing the footwear brand's sponsored athletes, a family of veteran and up-and-coming surfers, rock climbers, s
