Kevin Plank Again Supports Entrepreneurs Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Cupid's Cup Entrepreneurship Competition, presented by Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank. After ten years, Cupid’s Cup enters a new chapter by partnering with a consortium of more than 20
Granite Gear Announces Ambassador Team
Granite Gear, the maker of backpack, travel and accessories, announced a team of handpicked individuals for its first ambassador program…
Asics America Sees Third Consecutive Quarter of Strong Growth
Asics America Group, which includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, reported that net sales increased by 3 percent in the third quarter of 2015 and grew 8.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Asics America Corp., which consists only of U.S
Mizuno’s First Half Profits Slide on Currency Headwinds
Mizuno Corp. reported sales grew 7.8 percent to ¥96.9 billion in the six months through Sept. 30…
U.S. Expansion Lifts Fenix Outdoor’s Brand Sales
Fenix Outdoor International AG reported that North America accounted for 85 percent of its brand sales growth in the nine months ended Sept. 30…
Ross Stores Appoints President And Chief Merchandising Officer Of DD’s Discounts
Ross Stores, Inc. announced that Brian Morrow will join the company as president and chief merchandising officer, DD's Discounts..
Puma’s Q3 Led by U.S.
Puma SE, as expected, reported a decline in third quarter earnings due to currency headwinds and expenses to support its turnaround efforts but sales continued to improve. Reported sales advanced 8.4 percent to €914 million ($993.5 mm)…
Bauer to Close Distribution Facility
Performance Sports Group Ltd. said 59 employees of Bauer are expected to be terminated between January and February 2016 due to the closing of a distribution facility in Mississauga, Ontario…
U.S. Trade Representative Releases Text of Trans Pacific Partnership
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released the full text of the Trans Pacific Partnership on Thursday, providing the sporting goods industry its first opportunity to vet the details of the potentially historic trade agreement…
Adidas Partners with East Carolina Athletics
The East Carolina University Department of Athletics agreed to a 10-year exclusive partnership with Adidas beginning in July of 2016…
Orage Opens Flagship in Montreal
Orage opened its first flagship store in Montreal. The outerwear brand is also launching a new advertising campaign called, Original Journey…
BrandBlack Signs Desean Jackson, Entering Cleat Category
BrandBlack has signed Desean Jackson, the star wide receiver from the Washington Redskins, to an endorsement deal and is entering the football cleat category…
Genesco to Acquire Canadian Footwear Chain
Genesco Inc. agreed to acquire the 37-store Little Burgundy footwear and accessories chain in Canada from Aldo Group Inc…
Escalade’s Q3 Revenues Climb 9 Percent
Escalade Inc. reported revenues for the third quarter were up 9 percent…
Sears Canada Appoints President and Chief Merchant
Sears Canada Inc. appointed Carrie Kirkman as president and chief merchant…
