Sports and Fitness Industry Surpasses $80 Billion in Wholesale Sales
The sports and fitness industry grew 2.8 percent in 2013, representing $81.4 billion in wholesale sales in the United States, according to the 2014 Manufacturers’ Sales by Category Report published by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
Report: Adidas Close to Securing Manchester United Deal
Adidas is close to securing a £60 million-a-year deal with Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. Nike's original £300 million, 10-year deal expires in June 2015…
Skechers Signs Elite Athlete Kara Goucher
Skechers Performance Division announced the signing of long-distance runner, Kara Goucher, to the Skechers Performance Elite Team. The multi-year agreement names Skechers Performance Division as Goucher’s official footwear sponsor and will feature t
Darby Communications Expands with NYC Office
Darby Communications announced the opening of a satellite office in Manhattan. During its 10 years of operation, the Darby Communications team has built strong business relationships with outdoor recreation, wellness and lifestyle editors in the New York
NRF Says Jobs Bounce Back After Slowdown
NRF calculated that retail employment increased 28,000 in April from March and 241,000 year-over-year. March's retail employment was revised upward by 2,700 jobs…
Johnson Outdoors Says Weather Pushed Sales Out of Fiscal Q2
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported that it cut expenses nearly 10 percent in the the quarter ended March 28 to mitgate soft demand for its spring products, but that if April POS data hold, ramping up production to meet demand for a host of new products from i
Etonic Forms Alliance with Hakeem Olajuwon
Etonic Holdings, LLC, announced its partnership with Hakeem Olajuwon with the signing of a broad range, multi-year partnership. Etonic will re-issue Olajuwon's 1984, Akeem the Dream signature shoes, in limited quantities, to select retailers in June.
SIA Honors Bill Marolt’s Legacy to USSA
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) on Wednesday presented the Snow Sports Recognition Award to Bill Marolt, who is well known throughout the industry for his contributions to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA)…
Keen Ambassador and Founder of Outdoor Afro Wins National Conservation Award
Keen Ambassador and Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp was awarded the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) 2014 Communications award. Mapp received this prestigious award for her dedication to environmental education and passion for connecting African-A
EBay’s Mobile E-Commerce Volume Soared in Q1
EBay Inc. reported that the value of goods sold on its mobile commerce platform increased 70 percent in first quarter ended March 31, 2014 and now represent 19 percent of its e-commerce volume. Total revenue at the company increased 14 percent to $4.3 bil
37.5’s Sales Executive Branscum to Scout New Markets
37.5/Cocona Natural Technologies is expanding its senior management team and has appointed apparel veteran Scott Branscum as executive vice president. In this role, Branscum will lead the company’s global sales, marketing, and merchandising efforts
Performance a Bright Spot for Wolverine’s Q1
Wolverine Worldwide, as expected, reported sales and earnings declined in its first quarter. But its core performance brands, led by Merrell and Saucony, posted solid gains. Keds also continued its turnaround…
Mueller Signs Tennis Star Rafael Nadal to Three-Year Deal
Mueller Sports Medicine has signed a three-year agreement with tennis star Rafael Nadal to endorse Mueller ProStrips abrasion control products…
Bergans Launch US E-commerce Site With Shopatron Capability
Bergans USA officially opened its e-commerce site April 18 with Shopatron functionality that allows specialty retailers to connect with and directly fulfill consumer's on-line orders…
Eddie Bauer Renews Credit Card Outsourcing Agreement
Eddie Bauer signed a long-term renewal agreement with Alliance Data Systems Corp., which provides the vertically integrated outdoor products company with private label credit card and data analytics services…
