Crocs Q3 Earnings Advance on 7.5 Percent Sales Gain
Crocs Inc. reported revenue for the third quarter increased 7.5 percent to $295.6 million compared with revenue of $274.9 million reported in the third quarter of 2011. Net income reached $45.1 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, compared with net inc
Palus appointed Chairman of the Administrative Board of Puma SE
The administrative board of Puma SE unanimously elected Jean-François Palus as chairman of the administrative board, effective December 1, 2012, following the announcement of Jochen Zeitz's resignation on October 15…
Canada Goose Hails Ruling in Swedish Counterfeiting Case
A Swedish court found five individuals jointly and severally guilty of felony fraud, trademark infringement and customs offenses, sentenced two to serve time in prison and awarded Canada Goose damages of more than $550,000 in a counterfeiting case…
Antonio Dus Joins Vibram as Advisor
Vibram USA’s Italian parent company Vibram S.p.A., appointed Antonio Dus as advisor to President and Managing Director Marco Bramani. Dus will focus on developing new strategies for efficiently managing and sustaining the company’s worldwide
Nike to Expand Northridge Distribution Footprint in Memphis, TN
Nike announced plans to expand its Northridge distribution footprint in Memphis, TN. The expansion will create a centralized, multi-product engine for wholesale and retail distribution, supporting Nike’s long-term business growth in North America..
Heelys Agrees to $13.9M Buyout
Heelys, Inc. and The Evergreen Group Ventures, LLC entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement under which an affiliate of Evergreen will acquire substantially all of the operating assets and assume substantially all of the operating liabilities of
Nike Partners with LLamasoft for Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation
Nike Inc. has entered a strategic partnership with LLamasoft, Inc., to co-develop supply chain solutions that offer both logistics and environmental benefits. Nike has been a customer of Michigan-based LLamasoft for two years. Today's announcement of
Jockey International Names New President
Jockey International Inc. appointed Byron Norfleet as president and chief operating officer, succeeding Ed Emma, who will become consultant to the CEO…
Oakley Drops Armstrong in Wake of UCI Ruling
Oakley became the latest sports brand to sever ties with Lance Armstrong Monday after International Cycling Union (UCI) said it had accepted the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s sanctions against him…
REI Names Unmacht Chief Operating Officer
REI has promoted Brian Unmacht to chief operating officer, expanding his role to oversee retail, e-commerce, merchandising, private brands, information technology and supply chain.
Enve Composites Lands $1.3M in Incentives to Bring 324 Jobs to Utah
Enve Composites, Inc., which manufactures high end carbon fiber composite products for the cycling industry, has pledged to bring 324 new production jobs to Ogden, Utah over the next seven months in exchange for a state tax credit of up to $1.34 million..
Marmot, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Partner on November Fundraiser
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Marmot Mountain LLC, will partner in November to raise up to $10,000 for the Conservation Alliance. For every sale of Marmot products priced at $99 or more, $10 will go directly to the Conservation Alliance…
NOAA: Wavering El Nino Makes Winter Forecast Iffy
The western half of the continental U.S. and central and northern Alaska could be in for a warmer-than-average winter, while most of Florida might be colder-than-normal December through February, according to NOAA’s annual Winter Outlook…
Patagonia Signs Five New Surf Ambassadors
Patagonia Inc. announced the newest members of its ambassador team – surfers Joe Curren, Lea Brassy, Devon Howard, Kyle Thiermann, and kiteboarder Julien Fillion…
Amazon Launches AfterSchool.com Sports Website
Quidsi, the Amazon.com subsidiary that operates Soap.com and Diapers.com, officially launched AfterSchool.com, Amazon's first-ever, e-commerce destination dedicated to kids’ sports & activities gear. Said Marc Lore, CEO and co-founder of Quidsi
