European Outdoor Group Estimates Industry Sales Grew in 2014
European sales of outdoor products grew slightly in 2014, according to research released by the European Outdoor Group (EOG) after its annual assembly Wednesday…
Nike Returns as Official Supplier to US Canoe/Kayak
Nike has returned as the official supplier of apparel and footwear for USA Canoe/Kayak's national teams via a two-year agreement through the end of 2016…
Asics Relaunches Asics Tiger as Sport Lifestyle Brand
Asics announced the relaunch of the Asics Tiger brand for the sport lifestyle market. Originally designed as competitive sports shoes during the 1980s and early 90s, the current line of street style shoes will feature fresh, casual designs for everyday we
X2 Biosystems Supplies Concussion Software to NHL
X2 Biosystems has agreed to provide its Integrated Concussion Evaluation software to the National Hockey League for use by all 30 NHL teams during the 2014-15 season…
Foot Locker Recognized as Favorite Shoe Retailer
Findings from a national consumer study by Market Force Information revealed that revealed that Foot Locker is consumers’ favorite shoe retailer, followed by Skechers, Nike, DSW and Famous Footwear…
RSG Partners with Registration Site imAthlete
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) President Bill Kirkendall has joined the board of the events registration company imAthlete in a bid to change the way event organizers engage with athletes…
Notogroup Launches Source Talent Division
Notogroup Inc. launched a Source Talent division to provide clients with candidates and strong representation for manager and director level roles…
Starter and Villa Collaborate on Pop-Up for NBA All-Star Weekend
In celebration of 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend – Starter, owned by Iconix Brand Group, announced the “The Starter x Villa Clubhouse” a pop-up retail experience taking place at the Paramount Hotel in Times Square. The store is open from Feb. 3 to Feb. 15…
Strava Names Chief Marketing Officer
Strava, the fitness tracking site that raised $18.5 million in private equity last fall, has named Erik Joule as chief marketing and commerce officer…
Obama Budget Again Seeks Full Funding for LandWCF
The Trust for Public Land praised the Obama administration proposal to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $900 million – a goal long sought but never fulfilled by Outdoor Industry Association…
Gildan Posts Q4 Loss
Gildan Activewear, the parent of Gold Toe, reported a loss $41.2 million, or 34 cents per share, in the fourth quarter. The loss was attributed to strategic pricing actions in its Printwear segment, which the company announced on Dec. 3, in order to rein
Gildan Activewear to Acquire Comfort Colors
Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Comfort Colors, a leading supplier of garment-dyed undecorated basic T-shirts and sweatshirts for the North American printwear market…
Under Armour’s Q4 Revenues Jump 31 Percent
Under Armour, Inc. reported net revenues increased 31 percent in the fourth quarter to $895 million. Sales grew 30 percent in apparel, 55 percent in footwear, and 22 percent in accessories. Net income in Q4 increased 37 percent, or 40 cents per share, to
Zoot Sports Completes Squadra Acquisition
Zoot Sports completed its previously announced acquisition of Squadra, a designer and manufacturer of custom racing, cycling and triathlon apparel based in Carlsbad, CA…
Brown Shoe Appoints New CFO
Brown Shoe Company named Kenneth Hannah to replace Russ Hammer as senior vice president and chief financial officer effective Feb. 16. Hannah was most recently CFO at J.C. Penney. No reason was given for the exit of Hammer, who joined the company in May 2
