University Study Shows Dangers of Lack of Exercise
According to research just released by the University of Cambridge, a lack of exercise is responsible for twice as many early deaths as obesity…
Wolverine Expects to Hit High End of Q4 Guidance, But Forecasts Flat FY’15 DEPS
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. said fourth quarter sales and earnings would reach the high end of its guidance, but expects diluted earnings per share to come in flat in 2015 due to a strong dollar, the phasing out of Patagonia footwear and rising pension expen
Tilly’s Upgrades Q4 Guidance on First Same-Store Sales Increase in Seven Quarters
Tilly’s Inc. upgraded its guidance for the fourth quarter, when it said same-store sales, including Internet sales, grew for the first time since the first quarter of 2012…
Notogroup Inc. Names Gennevieve Emery Partner
Notogroup Inc., a boutique search firm specializing in consumer products recruiting, promoted Gennevieve Emery to partner/recruiting director. A key member of the Notogroup team from since its inception in 2009, the firm has recognized her contributions w
Reebok to Sponsor UFC Featherweight Contender
Reebok announced a partnership with UFC Featherweight Contender, Conor McGregor…
Under Armour to Open Store in Mall of America
Under Armour signed a lease to open a Brand House store at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, according to the Baltimore Sun…
Look Cycle Transfers US Distribution to Hawley LLC
Hawley LLC of Lexington, SC has taken over distribution for Look Cycle International in the United States under an exclusive distribution agreement…
Burton Licenses Brand for Mobile Accessories Line
Incipio has secured a multi-territory, multi-year licensing agreement with Burton Snowboards to produce a range of mobile device accessories using its brand name…
NOCSAE Updates Status of Cascade and Warrior Licenses
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has fully reinstated its license agreement with Cascade and partially reinstated its license agreement with Warrior to allow distribution of a single helmet…
Fjällräven Hires Marketing Director for North America
Swedish heritage brand Fjällräven appointed Joe Prebich as the brand’s director of marketing in North America. In his most recent role, he served as the director of marketing for Zeal Optic…
GoPro Partners with Vislink to Develop Live Wireless HD Video
GoPro Inc. is working on technology that will allow broadcasters to integrate live feeds from the GoPro HERO4 camera into live broadcasts to provide viewers the athlete's perspective in real-time…
Salt Life Adds Surf Ambassador
Salt Life, which is owed by Delta Apparel, has added Timmy Curran to its Salt Life team ambassador roster. Professional surfer and musician, Curran has been a professional surfer…
Garmin Acquires Backtracker Bike Radar
Garmin Ltd. has acquired the assets of iKubu (Pty) Ltd., a privately-held designer of computer vision and radar systems for the cycling market. IKubu was in the final stages of developing the Backtracker low-energy bike radar…
Retail Holiday Sales Increase 4 Percent
Total holiday retail sales, which include November and December sales, increased 4 percent to $616.1 billion, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. The results were just shy of the National Retail Federation's projected forecast of 4.1 percent g
National Golf Day 2015 Set for April 15 in Washington, D.C.
We Are Golf – a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners – announced the eighth annual National Golf Day will be held Wednesday, April 15 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C…
