Chaco Becomes Outsiders Ball Founding Partner
Reinforcing its belief that outdoor adventure enriches lives, Chaco has come on board as a Thrive-level founding partner of the Outsiders Ball. The Outsiders Ball will rally the industry around a single cause: fighting the growing divide between young peo
Penn State Suspends Contract with Adidas
Penn State has suspended its licensing contract with Adidas, effective immediately, over a dispute over severance pay for workers at a factory that was closed in Indonesia. If it pulls the contract, Penn State will become the eighth school to cancel their
Skechers USA Raises $586,000 from Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Skechers raised $586,000 from its annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk. Of that, $250,000 went directly to The Friendship Circle (www.gotfriends.com) and the rest was divided among six Southern California education foundations…
RECALL: Air Guns Sold at Sports Authority
About 2,400 air guns from Soft Air USA sold exclusively at The Sports Authority are being recalled. The Break-Barrel Air Rifle can discharge while the safety is engaged, posing a risk of injury to consumers and those nearby…
Dick’s Looks to Triple E-Commerce Business by 2015
Dick’s Sporting Goods told attendees at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer & Retail Conference that it expects to triple its e-commerce business by 2015. In 2009, e-commerce revenues were $103 million and last year reached just under $300 mi
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Store Sales Slow in February
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales decreased 0.9 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month and increased 0.6 percent unadjusted year-over-year in February, according to early estimates released by the U.S. Department of Commerce…
Wilderness Systems More Than Doubles Pro Angling Team
Wilderness Systems more than doubled its fishing Pro Staff from 15 to 33 anglers and added their first international angler for 2013…
The Outsiders Ball Off to Strong Start
Organizers for the Outsiders Ball, which aims to raise $300,000 to finance 100 retailer-led youth engagement programs, have raised two-thirds of their goal thanks to strong support from more than 20 founding partners. The ball will be held under the stars
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…
