NuVinci Cycling Doubling Production to Meet eBike Demand
NuVinci Cycling is doubling the production capacity for its continuously variable N360 bicycle transmission to meet strong demand from Europe's eBike manufacturers…
POC to Supply Second UCI Team with Cycling Gear
POC will be the official helmet, eyewear and apparel sponsor for the German UCI Continental Team Stölting, which is based in Germany…
Pery Ellis Expects Port Disruptions to Lower Q4 Sales by Nearly 10 Percent
Perry Ellis International Inc. told investors Tuesday that disruption at West Coast ports cost it $23 million in revenues in the fourth quarter…
Cascade and Maverik Partner with Penn State Men’s Lacrosse
Cascade and Maverik Lacrosse are now the official equipment supplier for the Penn State University men's lacrosse program. Penn State will continue to…
Under Armour Partners with Muhammad Ali
Under Armour and Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) announced a multi-year Muhammad Ali brand partnership. Under Armour will utilize the iconic imagery, video, and quotes from the Muhammad Ali archive to form the basis of a comprehensive, global brand inte
Jabra Hires Director Of Marketing For North America
Jabra, the maker of sports audio products for sports enthusiasts, hired Karin Piscitelli as director of marketing to oversee all marketing activities in North America. Piscitelli comes to Jabra from City Sports…
Skechers Honored at The Footwear Industry Awards
Skechers USA, Inc. was named Footwear Brand of the Year and Fashion Footwear Brand of the Year at The Footwear Industry Awards. Skechers was also highly commended in the Sports Brand of the Year category…
Zappos.com Signs on as Title Sponsor of San Francisco’s Bay to Breakers Race
Zappos.com signed on as the title sponsor of the San Francisco footrace, Bay to Breakers. The event will be renamed Zappos.com Bay to Breakers during the brand’s multi-year partnership…
NRF Sees 4.1 Percent Retail Sales Gain in 2015
The National Retail Federation said it expects retail industry sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, to grow approximately 4.1 percent in 2015, with online and other non-store sales expected to…
Prana Accredited by Fair Labor Association
Prana achieved accreditation of its social compliance program with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) earlier this month…
Sanuk Opens at Downtown Disney in Orlando
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, opened a new retail store in the heart of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort…
Perry Ellis Cuts Outlook on Port Delays
Perry Ellis International reported preliminary revenues of $890 million for fiscal year 2015, down from $912 million the previous year. The apparel manufacturer had earlier predicted revenues between $910 and $920 million for 2015. The missed target was l
Boathouse Sports to Supply Empire Rugby Conference
Boathouse Sports signed a three year agreement to be the Official Apparel Supplier to the Empire Rugby Conference. Syracuse, Colgate, Stony Brook, Fordham, the Merchant Marine Academy…
Sport Hansa Adds Rocky Mountain Territory Reps
Sport Hansa LLC, the U.S. importer and distributor of authentic European outdoor brands, announced new representation for the Rocky Mountain region including Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico…
Sweaty Betty Receives PE Funding
Sweaty Betty, the women's activewear retailer based in the U.K., has received a strategic growth investment from Catterton, the U.S.-based leading consumer-focused private equity firm, to help fund expansion…
