Spyder Promotes Collings into New Brand Design Position
Spyder Active Sports Inc. named Brady Collings to fill the new position of brand design director. Effective immediately, Collings will focus on driving a cohesive brand message that reflects the new look and feel of the company while emphasizing its leade
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc. Moves HQ, Outsources Fulfillment
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc., which makes handbags and other functional accessories for women, is relocating its offices from Oakland to Berkeley, CA. and outsourcing distribution to Planet Access Company near Chicago, Ill to accommodate growth. The c
Skechers Establishes Fitness Group
Skechers USA, Inc. has developed the Skechers Fitness Group sales force to support the company's increasing focus on technical athletic footwear. With this change, the company created two distinct sales organizations — one to focus on its performanc
Brown Shoe Names Timothy Joyce SVP, GM, American Sporting Goods
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. appointed Timothy J. Joyce to the position of senior vice president & general manager, American Sporting Goods. Joyce will drive strategic growth for the American Sporting Goods (ASG) brands, including Avia, ryka and AND 1, which
Athleta Named One of Four Hottest Retailers by ICSC
Athleta, the women's sports apparel retailer, was named one of the four hottest retailers by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) alongside Smashburger, Aldi and Fossil…
Ash Opens First U.S. Store
Ash, the contemporary shoe and accessories brand, ,makes its way to America! The first Ash U.S. store location opens today in New York City's SoHo district at 44 Mercer Street…
K-Swiss to Sponsor Life Time Run
K-Swiss announced a multi-year agreement with Life Time Fitness under which K-Swiss will serve as the exclusive footwear and apparel provider for Life Time Run, Life Time's running programs and events business…
Fielding Eyewear Names VP of Marketing
Sportsquest, Inc. said its Fielding Eyewear unit appointed Jim Spangler as vice president of marketing and brand development.
Mizuno’s FY Profits Soar on Strength in Americas and Europe
Mizuno Corp. reported net income rose 77.1 percent in its fiscal year ended March 31. Revenues increased 0.9 percent and rose 2.8 percent in currency-neutral terms. While its Japan business was impacted by a consumer slowdown following March's devast
Skins Establishes U.S. Subsidiary in California
Skins, the Australian compression apparel brand, has established a U.S. subsidiary, Skins North America, to further its commitment to the market and develop a deeper relationship with retailers and consumer groups…
The Buckle’s Q1 Profits Grow on 8.1 Percent Comp Gain
The Buckle, Inc. reported net income rose 11.3 percent in the first quarter to $33.5 million, or 71 cents per share, while sales increased 11.8 percent to $240.1 million. Comparable sales increased 8.1 percent…
Masseys Launches Adventure Travel Service
Masseys Outfitters, which operates four stores in Louisiana, has teamed up with Outbound Software to create a hub for their customers to access local and destination adventures…
WFSGI to Move Headquarters to Bern
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is about to move its headquarters within Switzerland from Lausanne to Bern…
Schutt Reconditioning Sponsors Non-Profit Football Camp
Schutt Reconditioning announced it will sponsor Lauren's First and Goal, a charitable football camp for high school athletes…
Jordan Brand Signs First Female Basketball Player
Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., announced the signing of Maya Moore, two-time NCAA Women's Basketball National Champion and college basketball's all-time leader in games won as a player…
