Team Express Acquired by Investor Group
A group of investors led by Mark Marney, founder and former CEO of The Golf Warehouse and Baseball Savings, has acquired Team Express Distributing, LLC, owner of the popular BaseballExpress.com, Softball.com, FootballAmerica.com and TeamExpress.com…
Genesco Sues Visa Over Credit Card Breach
Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys and Lids, has filed a lawsuit against Visa, charging the credit-card company with wrongfully taking more than $13 million as punishment for a data breach…
Merrell Introduces M-Connect Campaign
Merrell has launched a “Connect to Your World” campaign to support its M-Connect Series. The campaign revolves around a 4-step fitness program, designed by bestselling author and minimalist Tim Ferriss, that engages the whole body through connection with
Athleta Esprit de She Announces Girls on the Run International as 2013 National Charity Partner
Driven by a collective goal to inspire young girls to live joyful, confident and healthy lives, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company announced Girls on the Run International as the official national charity partner of its premiere athletic event se
Dick’s SG Hits Low End of Q4 Profit Guidance on Weaker DSG Comps
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported consolidated net income for the 14 weeks ended Feb. 2, 2013 of $129.7 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to the company's prior guidance of $1.03 to $1.05 per diluted share. Net sales for the 14-we
Mizuno Golf Launches Play Famously Campaign
Mizuno is helping golfers nationwide improve their game while offering the opportunity to be treated like a pro as an exclusive member of “Team JPX.” Launched March 11, Play Famously will champion the cause and determination of the “everyman” golfer…
Topo Athletic Names U.S. Sales Reps
Topo Athletic, the footwear start-up launched by the former CEO of Vibram FiveFingers, named six sales agencies who will help launch the brand this summer…
GU Energy Announces New Sales Agencies
GU EnergyLabs, creators of the original energy gel, announced the addition of new sales agencies in the New England, Northeast, Southeast and Rocky Mountain territories…
Saucony Run For Goods Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
The Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running or athletic programs, announced its latest round of grant winners. This comes as the nation marks the third a
Reebok Makes $30 Million Commitment to Get Kids Moving
At the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Annual Building a Healthier Future Summit, First Lady Michelle Obama praised Reebok for its commitment of $30 million to get kids moving and increase physical activity in schools as part of the new Let̵
L.L.Bean Reports Flat Sales, Solid Productivity Gains in Fiscal 2013
L.L. Bean revenues reached $1.52 billion for the fiscal year ending Feb. 23, 2013, flat with their level in 2011 and still below their pre-recession peak. Regardless, the iconic Maine retailer said it will pay out a 7.5 percent bonuses to its employees, w
Foot Locker’s Q4 Net Soars on 7.9 Percent Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported that excluding non-recurring charges in both periods, earnings rose 32.1 percent in the fourth quarter. With the benefit of an extra week, total fourth quarter sales increased 14.0 percent, to $1.71 billion this year, compared w
Compass Diversified’s Branded Products Group Nears $550M in 2012
Compass Diversified Holdings reported sales at its four branded products companies – CamelBak, Fox, Liberty Safe and Ergobaby – grew 18.0 percent to $549.2 million in 2012. EBITDA for the group increased 24.3 percent to $104.9 million while EBIDTA margin
TJX’s Comps Rise in March
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Mar. 2, 2013, were $1.8 billion, up 7 percent over the $1.6 billion achieved during the…
Columbia Sportswear Taps Morse for EMEA General Manager Post
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Doug Morse as interim general manager of the company’s Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) region, replacing Christian Finell, who resigned to pursue other professional opportunities after serving as the compan
