Brooks Joins Fair Factories Clearinghouse
Brooks Sports, Inc. has joined the Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC). The FFC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuous improvement in factory working conditions. The goal of the FFC is to provide brands and retailers with a scalable technology
Under Armour Sues California Sports Drink Firm
Under Armour Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Body Armor Nutrition LLC, a sports drink company based in Beverly Hills for trademark infringement. UA accused the firm of using a brand name and logo too similar to its own, according to a lawsuit filed in
Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. Announces Executive Promotions
Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc. announced the promotions of Kim Waddoups and Steve Allred to new executive positions, effective immediately…
Study: More than 40 Percent of U.S. Could be Obese by 2030
The results of a recent national study on fitness underscore the importance of the work which the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) is now doing on Capitol Hill – supporting legislation which encourages regular physical activity for all Amer
Brown Shoe Promotes John Mazurk to Division President Healthy Living Brands
Brown Shoe Co., Inc. promoted John Mazurk to division president Healthy Living, which includes the company's Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's Shoes, LifeStride, Avia and Ryka brands. Prior to his new role, Mazurk was senior vice president of consumer a
Zooma Women’s Race Series Announces
Zooma, in partnership with Skirt Sports, ISIS, Sherpani, Women’s Adventure Magazine, and MyChelle, announced it's first-ever national “Girlfriend Getaway” sweepstakes. One grand-prize winner will receive an all expense-paid trip for two to the
Gibbon Slackline to Sponsor Teva Mountain Games Event
Gibbon Slackline USA will host the first ever slackline competition at the Teva Mountain Games when they convene June 1-3 in Vail, CO. The world’s top slackliners will battle it out head-to-head at the Gibbon Games International Slackline Competiti
K-Swiss Posts Q1 Loss, Futures Down Sharply
K-Swiss Inc. shrunk its net loss in the first quarter to $6.7 million, or 19 cents a share, from a loss of $9.8 million, or 28 cents, a year ago. Sales were down 4.3 percent to $69.3 million from $72.4 million. The company also lowered its full-year guid
Adidas Group Posts Double-Digit First Quarter Sales Gain
Adidas Group revenues increased 14 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter as a result of double-digit sales increases in Wholesale, Retail and Other Businesses. Currency translation effects had a positive impact on sales in euro terms. G
Weather Impacts Bogs Q1 Sell-Throughs for Weyco Group
Weyco Group, Inc. reported first-quarter revenues grew 15.6 percent to $75.3 million, benefiting from last year's acquisition of the Bogs and Rafters outdoor footwear brands. Net earnings rose 14.7 percent to $3.9 million, or 35 cents a share…
MIPS AB Appoints Backbone Media to Handle Communications
MIPS AB, a leader in helmet safety technology, has hired Backbone Media to manage its public relations and communications. Backbone Media, an agency specializing in the active lifestyle marketplace, will handle media communications and promotion of the MI
K2 Sports Expands Partnership with Verde PR
K2 Sports tapped Verde PR & Consulting as its agency of record. It will now work with K2 Sports' entire brand portfolio…
Quiksilver Appoints CFO
Quiksilver Inc. has selected Richard Shields as its new chief financial officer. Shields comes to Quiksilver from Foothill Ranch eyewear and apparel company Oakley Inc., where he has served as CFO since 2005…
City Sports to Open Burlington, VT Store
City Sports will open its 21st national retail location in Burlington, VT on May 6…
OBIT: Smith Optics Founder Bob Smith
Bob Smith, the inventor of the modern double-lens ski goggle and founder of Smith Optics, died at his home in La Quinta, CA April 18. He was 78. Smith, which today supplies sunglasses, goggles and helmets for snow sports, motorsports and tactical markets
