Halfords Reports Strong Same-Store Gains in Fiscal Q3
Halfords Group plc reported same-store sales by its Cycling and Travel Solutions stores increased 7.6 percent and 5.7 percent respectively in the 15 weeks and fiscal third quarter ended Jan. 9…
Gore Named Oeko-Tex “January 2015 Company of the Month”
The Fabrics Division of W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) was voted “January 2015 Company of the Month” by Oeko-Tex for its sustainability program. Oeko-Tex launched this campaign to recognize textile companies for their ongoing commitment to pro
Luxottica Reports Strong Q4 Gains from North America
Luxottica Group reported the appreciation of the dollar drove net sales up 13.4 percent, or 7.9 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms, to €1.87 billion in the fourth quarter. On an adjusted basis, net sales grew by 14.9 percent (+9.3 percent c-n).
Unifi’s Q2 Profits Leap
Unifi, Inc. reported net income jumped 46.9 percent in its second quarter ended Dec. 28, to $9.4 million, or 52 cents a share, from $6.4 million, or 34 cents, a year ago. Revenues grew 1.6 percent…
Pow Gloves Adds New Reps
Pow Gloves has established five new sales territories to lead the brand into its 13th season and next phase of growth…
WSS Donates to Boys and Girls Club
As part of footwear retailer WSS’ commitment to giving back to the communities they serve, WSS president Mark J. Archer, and company executives presented a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club Cheryl Green Community Youth Center in Torrance…
Mad Dogg Athletics Names Aerin Shaw Chief Operating Officer
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. (MDA) announced that Aerin Shaw, formerly at Nike and Walt Disney, has been named chief operating officer…
Timbuk2 Appoints European Distributor
Timbuk2 appointed a new distributor, Timbuk2 Europe BV. Working together with existing distributors in Switzerland, Benelux and the Nordics, Timbuk2 Europe BV will cover sales in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany and Austria…
Kamik Hires VP of International Sales
Kamik appointed Patrick Chevallier vice president of international sales and promoted Catherine Cook, previously VP of marketing, to the new role of VP of marketing and strategic planning…
REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise
REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities beginning in February…
Survey: Team Memorabilia in Many Fans Homes
Two thirds of sports fans say that they display team memorabilia somewhere in their home, according a survey from Gladiator GarageWorks. The survey found that male sports fans spend more on fandom than women, spending on average $768 per year on tickets,
US Consumer Sentiment Surges to 11-Year High
The University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment index for January rose to an 11-year high of 98.2, helped by a strengthening job market and lower fuel costs. The preliminary reading was the highest since January 2004, and up from a final reading
Icebreaker Appoints Canadian Sales Manager
Icebreaker announced that Bill Redford will join the brand as national sales manager for Canada. He has previously worked for Fox Canada, Adidas-Salomon, Nike and Quiksilver in the region…
Mountainsmith Honors Pinnacle Outdoor as Sales Agency of the Year
Mountainsmith named Pinnacle Outdoor Group as its 2014 Sales Agency of the Year and recipient of its Anvil Award. Hal Ellms, Ben Winther and Sarah Maher, have earned the accolade for their work in New England…
Daring El Capitan Free Climb Captivates Millions
Adidas Outdoor congratulated its athlete Kevin Jorgeson, along with Tommy Caldwell, for becoming the first people to successfully free climb El Capitan's Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park, on Jan. 14, 2015. The duo's historic achievement, whic
