Dr. Martens Close to Sale
The private equity firm Permira was close to acquiring Dr. Martens, according to an Oct. 17 report by theguardian.com. The R. Griggs Group, the family business that owns Dr. Martens, is in talks for a deal that could be worth roughly £300 million, or $484
Cannondale Acquires Majority Ownership of Pro Cycling Team
Cannondale completed it acquisition of majority ownership of Cannondale Pro Cycling and Brixia Sports. The premium bike brand, which is owned by Dorel Industries, announced its plans to take control of the team in September, 2012…
Uvex Sports and Leisure Resumed Growth in Fiscal 2012/13
Uvex Winter Holdings GmBH & Co. reported that its Sports and Leisure Segment grew in fiscal 2012/13 for the first time in three years, with most of the growth coming from cycling and skiing. The Germany company expects sales to increase 4 to 5 percent in
Product Architects Prepares to Double Space
Product Architects, Inc., which makes the Polar Bottle brand of insulated water bottles, is on the verge of doubling its space for the second time in four years…
Ithaca Gun Company Announces Expansion to South Carolina
The Ithaca Gun Company announced that it will be expanding manufacturing operations to South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach area…
E.K. Ekcessories Agrees to Settle FTC Charges on False Made-in-USA Claims
E.K. Ekcessories, Inc. of Logan, UT has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely claimed certain of its products were “Made in the U.S.A,” or “Truly Made in the USA” even though the products contained subst
Worldwide Reports Record Attendance at Fall 2013 Trade Show
Worldwide, the member-owned buying group for independent sporting goods retailers, reports a record number of members and vendors attended its Fall 2013 Trade show…
Adidas Group Rolls Reebok Brand under Nilsson; Becker Departs
To maximize the potential of both Adidas and Reebok, the Adidas Group is uniting both brands under one management team in North America to jointly operate them with immediate effect. Patrik Nilsson, currently President of Adidas North America, has been ap
BP Associates Hires Nowicki to Rep Outdoor Brands
BP Associates has hired Katie Nowicki to help represent outdoor lines in Minnestora, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri…
Converse Appoints Media Firm
Converse has hired Publicis Groupe's MediaVest to handle media buys for the brand, according to a report in Advertisement Age. Anomaly is the creative agency for the brand…
Gaiam Closes Sales of Non-Branded Media Assets
Gaiam, Inc. consummated the sale of its non-Gaiam branded entertainment media distribution business and will now focus on its branded health and wellness business, which sells health and wellness video content and products through more than 40,000 retail
GSI Commerce Sees 5 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Ebay Inc. reported that Ebay Enterprise, formerly GSI Commerce, contributed $238 million in revenue for the third quarter, a 5 percent increase over the year-ago level. Ebay Enterprise's clients grew same-store sales 13 percent, decelerating sequenti
Hibbett Sports Sets Transition Plan for Mickey Newsome
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced that effective Feb. 2, 2014, Mickey Newsome will transition from his current position as executive chairman and employee of the company to non-executive chairman. Jeff Rosenthal, president and CEO, was also appointed to its
National Parks Reopen as Feds Return to Work
It was unclear Thursday morning how quickly the federal government will be able to reopen all national parks, recreation areas and campgrounds and salvage precious October tourism spending, although 13 national parks and monuments had reopened as of Wedne
Summit, Moultrie, ML Bowhunter Team for Dick’s Exclusive Products
A culmination of years of teamwork by the Summit, Moultrie, Major League Bowhunter television show and the PRADCO Outdoor Brands (POB) sales teams has resulted in a new partnership with key retailer, Dick's Sporting Goods…
