Patagonia Announces Changes to Global Sales Force
Patagonia announced four changes to its global sales force…
Bob’s Stores Opens First Store in Maine
Bob’s Stores announced the grand opening of its first location in the state of Maine in South Portland, at 301 Maine Mall Road. With more than 30 locations in the Northeast…
Adidas Won’t Renew NBA Sponsorship
Adidas said it will not extend its deal as the official apparel sponsor of the NBA after the 2016-17 season. Adidas said in a statement, “While we have enjoyed a successful long-term relationship with the league, we continually review our partner agreemen
Black Diamond Shopping Brands in Wake of Strong Q4
Citing a strong fourth quarter performance and high valuations for premium outdoor brands, Black Diamond Inc. said Monday (March 16) that it had hired two investment banks to explore strategic options for its three brands…
Dorel Sports Organic Sales Up 8 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Dorel Industries Inc. reported sales at its Pacific Cycle business outperformed its Cannondale Sports Group (CSG) in the fourth quarter of 2014 and will likely continue to do so through the second quarter of 2015 due to a sharp rise in the value of dollar
Lids Expands Inventory Reach
Lids Sports Group's upgraded inventory management system now provides consumers access to companywide inventory in retail stores as well as its centrally located distribution centers. In conjunction with this system upgrade, Lids launched an “Any Tea
Adidas Walks Away from NBA Contract
Adidas said it will not extend its deal as the official apparel sponsor of the NBA after the 2016-17 season…
Calida Group Says Rapid Rebound at Lafuma Fueled 2014 Profit Growth
Switzerland's Calida Group reported net income more than doubled in 2014 thanks to a quicker than expected turnaround at Lafuma Group, a French maker of outdoor and action sports apparel and gear it acquired in December 2013…
Precor and Suunto Sync Online Fitness Platforms
Amer Sports has integrated the online platforms for its Precor and Suunto fitness brands to enable users to access and record indoor cardio equipment-based workouts, as well as outdoor exercise in one place…
The Buckle’s Q4 Comps Rise 1.1 Percent
The Buckle Inc. reported net income grew slightly in the fourth quarter, to $60.1 million, or $1.25 per share, from $59.3 million, or $1.24, a year ago. Sales for the fourth quarter increased 4.3 percent…
Nathan Sports Partners with Ragnar Relay Series
Nathan Sports has become an official supplier of lighting, hydration, reflective products to the Ragnar Relay Series…
Head NV Braces for Impact From Late European Winter
Head NV expects preseason orders to suffer in the wake of another late start to winter in Europe, where reorders for its winter sports equipment plunged 40 percent in December…
Hibbett’s Q4 Boosted by Better Weather, Tax Refunds
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings increased 18.1 percent to $19.9 million, or 79 cents a share, handily exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of 68 cents a share…
Asics Finds a New Foundation to Grow
On Thursday evening, Asics America hosted a party to celebrate the grand opening of its splashy new headquarters in Irvine, CA. Kevin Wulff, Asics America’s president and CEO, said in an interview at the event that the new campus “means that we are
Head NV Reports All Segments Grew in 2014
Head NV of Amsterdam reported net Revenues for the full year increased 4.7 percent compared to the prior year driven by growth in all the divisions, or 5.3 percent in currency-neutral terms…
