DSW’s Q4 Profits Rise 13 Percent
DSW Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 13 percent to $30.9 million, or 35 cents a share, exceeding its guidance calling for earnings between 21 and 31 cents a share. Comparable sales increased 7.6 percent…
Deckers Brands Promotes Dave Powers to President
Deckers Brands promoted Dave Powers to the role of president where he will lead the company's omnichannel organization, as well as its Ugg, Teva, Sanuk, Ahnu and Hoka One One brand teams…
Saucony Athletes Big Weekend Winners
Within a 48 hour period, Saucony athletes dominated road racing podiums from New York to Los Angeles to China.
Ben True won his third straight USA 15K title; Jared Ward was crowned USA Marathon Champion; Molly Huddle became the first American winner of NY
Under Armour Partners with Sao Paulo
Under Armour announced a multi-year technical sponsorship of Sao Paulo, the most successful club in Brazilian Football. Beginning this May, the club's First team and Academy teams will be outfitted in Under Armour designed…
Balega International Hires Brand Manager
Balega International, the performance sock brand, hired Tyler Matthews as brand manager…
Li Ning Partners with Xiaomi on Smart Running Shoes
Li Ning Co Ltd is partnering with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to produce a new generation of “smart” running shoes this year…
West Marine to Open Chicago Hub in April
West Marine will soon open its new 20,000-square-foot store in Chicago that will serve as its flagship location and wholesale hub for the Midwest…
GoPro Channel App Surpasses 1 Million Downloads
GoPro Inc. announced that The GoPro Channel app has been downloaded over one million times on the Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft…
National Ski Patrol Names Education Director
Dr. Sheila Summers has been hired as the education director of the National Ski Patrol (NSP). Dr. Summers will begin working for NSP in the Lakewood office on March 24, 2015…
Craft Hires Northeast Agency
Craft North America has hired DS Specialty Sports to represent New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania…
Sports Authority Launches Plus-Size Active Apparel for Women
Sports Authority launched new plus-size apparel in its exclusive Aspire and Alpine Design lines…
HanesBrands Honored for Central American Work Standards
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, has been honored by the Great Place to Work Institute for its workplace practices in its El Salvador, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic manufacturing plants…
Running Specialty Group Opens Up Shop in Providence, RI
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) has opened Providence Running Company shop, expanding the company’s footprint to include Rhode Island…
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…
