Reebok Collaborates with MC10 on Apparel Collection
Reebok International Ltd. and Cambridge, MA-based MC10, Inc. announced an R&D collaboration to create a new class of athletic apparel and equipment, combining market leading sport design with advanced electronics…
Neiman Marcus Q1 Net Triples
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported total revenues of $927.2 million compared to $868.9 million in the prior year. Comparable revenues increased 6.4%…
Quiksilver Jumps on PPR Takeover Speculation
Shares in Quiksilver Inc., which owns DC Shoes and Roxy as well as the Quiksilver brand, rose $1.05 on Thursday, or 22.7%, to $5.68 on a report that French luxury and retail group PPR could be interested in an acquisition. In October, PPR, which owns Puma
Argon 18 Appoints Director of International Sales
Following the departure of Marc-Andre Perron, Argon18, the Montreal cycling company, announced the hiring of Jeff Hammond as director of international sales…
Quiksilver’ Shares Jumps on PPR Takeover Speculation
Shares in Quiksilver Inc., which owns DC Shoes and Roxy as well as the Quiksilver brand, rose $1.05 on Thursday, or 22.7%, to $5.68 on a report that French luxury and retail group PPR could be interested in an acquisition. In October, PPR, which owns Puma
Scott Sports Hires News Wintersports Marketing Director
Scott Sport’s Wintersports Division has hired Kerry McCarthy as its wintersports marketing coordinator. McCarthy will be responsible for driving the Scott brand in the Wintersport and Outdoor categories…
Cybex International Stock Plunges on News of $66M Verdict
A New York court has awarded a 30-year-old woman $66 million in a product liability case against exercise equipment maker Cybex International, Inc. and a physical therapy company. Stock analysts said that if the ruling stands, it could force Cybex into ba
Lightning Bolt Opens Flagship in Venice, CA
In anticipation of its 40th anniversary, Lightning Bolt officially opened the doors to its first ever flagship store in Venice, CA…
TYR Renews Sponsorship of French Team
TYR Sport, Inc. has renewed its agreement as the official sponsor of the French Swimming Federation (FFN) for swimming, diving, water polo, open water swimming, and synchronized swimming, through the year 2016. TYR has held a partnership with the FFN sinc
RECALL: Redline D640 Bicycles
Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, WA is voluntarily recalling about 200 Redline D640 bicycles imported from China because the head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose conrol and fall…
New Era Lands Deal with the CFL
New Era Cap Co., Inc. has been named a headwear and apparel licensee for The Canadian Football League. The three year deal will begin January 2011 and includes world wide distribution rights for the brands 59FIFTY and 39THIRTY headwear…
Pre-teen Up for National Geographic Adventurer of the Year
Voting begins today on the People's Choice Awards for the 2010 National Geographic Adventure’s (NGA) Adventurer of the Year. Among the 10 nominees is Mountain Hardwear athlete and Outdoor Nation Ambassador Matt Moniz, who is being recognized fo
Outdoor Product Sales Rise 8.7% in November
The outdoor market outperformed the broader markets in November posting an impressive 8.7% retail sales increase versus the same month in 2009, according to retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint. Aggressive promotions, p
City Sports Readies for Georgetown Opening
City Sports will open its new flagship Georgetown store at 3338 M Street on Tuesday, Dec. 14th, at 10 a.m. with a day-long grand opening event. Deals include over $10,000 in gift bag giveaways, $3,000 in shopping spree giveaways, and hourly in-store raffl
Gait Lacrosse Re-signs University of Virginia Men’s Lacrosse Team
Gait Lacrosse said it will continue to be the official equipment supplier of the six times National Champion, University of Virginia Men's Lacrosse Team…
