Kwik Goal Extends Partnership With US Soccer
Kwik Goal has renewed its partnership as Technical Partner to U.S. Soccer for four more years…
Confluence Hires Instructor to Enhance Paddlesports Training and Education
Confluence Outdoor has hired Ben Lawry as National Technical Instructor to enhance its training and education programs for retailers and the paddling public…
Deckers Brands Moves MandA Expert Lafitte to COO Role
Deckers Brands, which owns the Ugg, Teva, Sanuk, Ahnu and Hoka One One brands, has shifted M&A expert and General Counsel David E. Lafitte to the role of chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 2. Lafitte replaces Zohar Ziv, who retired from the com
Football’s Edge With US Fans Shrinks
The number of Americans who favor football over baseball narrowed in 2014, according to research that also shows Millennials are much more open minded about…
Ashley Reduces Stake in Sports Direct to 55.14 Percent
Sports Direct International Plc Executive Founder and Executive Deputy Chairman Mike Ashley reduced his stake in the UK-based sporting goods retailer by 2.57 percent to 55.14 percent Monday by selling 15.4 million ordinary shares for roughly $168 million.
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…
