Callaway Golf Redeems Preferred Stock
On Nov. 13, Callaway Golf Company completed the previously announced redemption of its 7.50 percent Series B cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock…
Reebok Signs MMA Fighter Johny Hendricks
Reebok announced a partnership with MMA fighter Johny Hendricks, currently the #1 ranked contender in the welterweight division…
Kohl’s to Sell Izod
Kohl's Corp. and PVH Corp. announced Izod branded men's sportswear and dress clothing will be available at Kohl's stores nationwide and on Kohls.com, beginning in fall 2014…
Sports Authority to Bring Back National Holiday Campaign
In its first national TV campaign in several years, The Sports Authority is rolling out “The Gift of Sport,” a 30-second spot featuring imagery of real amateur athletes. The retailer also said most locations will open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 2
Perry Ellis Lowers Q3 Guidance
Perry Ellis International said it now expects revenue to be approximately $222 million in its third quarter ended Nov. 2, compared to $236.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013. The company had previously anticipated revenue growth to be in a ran
Rawlings Reaches Settlement in Power Balance Lawsuit
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. has agreed to pay up to $220,000 to settle claims that it misled consumers by claiming its Power Balance products used magnetic frequencies to enhance energy, flexibility, strength and other athletic attributes…
Smith Optics Parent Shrugs Off Armani Impact to Post Solid Q3 Results
Safilo Group S.p.A. reported its U.S. wholesale revenues, which includes sales by Smith Optics, inched up 0.8 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the third quarter. The increase in wholesale revenues comes despite the phase out of the Armani brands
Crocs’ Shares Rise on Buyout Rumours
Shares of Crocs Inc. soared Wednesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Crocs is meeting with private equity firms about a possible buyout…
BrandBlack Signs Jamal Crawford as First Endorser
Brandblack, a new basketball sneaker line started by footwear veteran David Raysse, has signed NBA guard Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers as its first endorser. With the brand’s mantra “A Different Way to Fly”, Brandblack is de
SIA Sets New Dates, Exhibitors for 2014 Sourcing Snow
Thanks to a successful inaugural Sourcing Snow in 2013 and positive industry feedback, the Sourcing Snow exhibit showcasing component manufacturers will remain open the entire length of the 2014 SIA Snow Show (Jan. 30-Feb. 2). It will relocate to the Show
Kwik Goal Signs Brad Guzan as Player Representative
Kwik Goal has finalized an agreement with U.S. Men’s National Team and Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan which names Guzan as a Kwik goal player representative. Guzan will be providing blogs for kwikgoal.com describing his experiences with the U.S.
New Gander Mountain Store Coming To Raleigh, NC
Gander Mountain is expanding it's network of outdoor specialty stores with a new location in the Raleigh, North Carolina 'Triangle' (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) region…
Derby Cycle Names New Managing Director
Derby Cycle AG, which is Germany largest bicycle manufacturer, named a new managing director to help guide its international growth…
Sierra Trading Post Selects Bloggers for its Social Media Hub
Sierra Trading Post has selected 10 bloggers to contribute to a new section on its social media hub devoted to outdoor recreation. Ranging from residents of Los Angeles to a woman who has lived out of her car for two years, the bloggers will write about a
Cabela’s Partners With NSSF To Promote Firearm Safety
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Cabela's Inc. announced a new partnership to promote firearm safety in support of NSSF's Project ChildSafe program…
