German Apparel Company Willy Bogner GmbH Hires Goldman Sachs to Scout Buyers
Willy Bogner GmbH, a family owned fashion and sports apparel company based in Munich, Germany, has hired Goldman Sachs to seek a buyer, according to Reuters…
Foot Locker’s Q2 Rides B-Ball’s Comeback
With a big assist from the sizzling basketball footwear category, Foot Locker Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that handily exceeded Wall Street estimates, helping push the company’s shares past an all-time high. Besides benefiting from its pos
The Buckle’s Q2 Profits Dip
The Buckle, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 2.3 percent to $24.5 million, or 51 cents a share, missing Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 53 cents a share…
Bain Capital Acquires 50 Percent of Toms
Toms announced the signing of a definitive agreement to partner with Bain Capital, one of the world’s largest private investment firms, to accelerate the growth of the company and its giving programs around the world. Toms Founder and Chief Shoe Giv
Fanatics Appoints Chief Technology and Product Officer
Fanatics, Inc., the world’s leading online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, announced Matt Madrigal has joined the company as chief technology and product officer. Based in San Francisco and reporting to Fanatics CEO Doug Mack, M
Kate Upton Returns as Face of Sam Edelman
Kate Upton returns for a third season as the face of Sam Edelman’s fall advertising campaign…
Shock Doctor Acquires XO Athletic
Shock Doctor has acquired XO Athletic, based in Union, NJ. The strategic acquisition provides access to patented technologies owned by XO along with retail distribution efficiencies that will benefit both brands. Shock Doctor intends to maintain the XO At
RECALL: 10,000 Attwood Corp. Kayak Storage Hangers
Attwood Corporation of Lowell, MI has recalled 10,000 sets of webbing straps sold for storing kayaks and other watersports gear because their adjustment buckles can…
Härkila to Co-Brand Two Fall Boots with Ortholite
OrthoLite said the Scandinavian hunting brand Härkila is co-branding two boots from its Autumn/Winter 2014 collection with Otholite…
TheClymb Among Sporting Goods Companies Named to Inc 500
The Clymb.com has reached sales of $64.5 million, according to Inc. Magazine’s 2014 Inc. 500 list, which includes seven companies that design, manuacture or sell athletic, fitness or outdoor recreation products…
Respect You Universe Names Lululemon Vet to COO Post
Respect Your Universe Inc. named former Lululemon Athletica Inc. executives Manfred Vollmer as its chief operating officer. Manfred has 30+ years of international experience in retail, real estate, operations and strategic planning and marks the latest se
Cannondale Buys Stake in Slipstream Sports LLC
Cannondale will become part owner, title sponsor and technical bicycle sponsor for the U.S-based Slipstream Sports LLC's professional cycling team in 2015. Slipstream will manage team operations. Garmin, a key partner of Slipstream Sports since 2008
Advent International Acquires 15 Pecent Stake in Lululemon
Advent International has completed its purchase of 20.1 million shares in Lululemon Athletica Inc., giving it a 14.87 percent stake in the performance apparel company, according to a filing with the Securites & Exchange Commission…
Freewaters to Be Official Footwear Partner of Channel Islands Surfboards
Freewaters footwear announced an exclusive Channel Islands Surfboards sandal collection for Spring 2015 that will debut at Surf Expo in September…
Cutter and Buck Expands Sales Force
Cutter & Buck has added three new representatives to its golf sales team, all with extensive experience in the apparel industry…
