Foot Locker Unveils NBA Campaign
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled its latest national advertising campaign featuring three spots starring a group of elite NBA All-Stars including Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, James Harden, Kevin Love, and Russell Westbrook…
Skechers Scores Victory in Patent Suit
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that it scored a major victory in a patent lawsuit filed against it in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The lawsuit, Cancaribe Limited v. Cobra International Inc., Case No, 07-CV-4182-GA
Finish Line and Running Specialty Group Launch Run.com
The Finish Line, Inc. and Running Specialty Group (RSG) have launched Run.com, an online store and information resource for runners. Run.com is a one-stop destination where runners can access advice, hints, tips, and other resources while shopping for the
City Sports Announces Resignation of CEO
City Sports announced the resignation of President and CEO Jeff Connor, effective immediately. Chairman Tom Stemberg of Highland Capital has named City Sports' Chief Financial Officer Jim Kessler as acting CEO until a new appointment is announced in
Deckers Amends Credit Facility
Deckers Outdoor Corp. said that on August 10, it entered into a new credit agreement that increases the secured revolving credit facility under the original credit agreement from $200 million to $400 million. It also increases the sublimit for the issuanc
Dick’s SG Q2 Impacted by JJB Sports Charge
Dick's Sporting Goods took a pre-tax impairment charge of $32.4 million, or 22 cents a share, to write-off its investment in JJB Sports, the troubled U.K. sporting goods chain. But earnings excluding the charge rose 24.9 percent and ahead of expectat
REI Endorses Washington’s Gay Marriage Equality Referendum
REI threw its support behind Referendum 74, an initiative that would uphold Washington state’s same-sex marriage law if voters approve it in November. REI CEO and President Sally Jewell declared the company's support for gay marriage equality i
The Bike Cooperative Names 23 New Members
The Bike Cooperative announced the addition of 23 new independent bicycle dealers to its dealer base…
Finish Line Appoints SVP, Store Operations
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Greg Beidler has joined the company as senior vice president, store operations. Beidler has more than 20 years of retail experience, most recently he was a regional operations director for Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart Cor
Outdoor Industry Volunteers to Converge Wednesday in Portland
On Wednesday, August 15, The Conservation Alliance and member companies Columbia Sportswear, KEEN, REI, Icebreaker, Under Solen Media, The North Face and Merrell will partner with Forest Park Conservancy, Portland Parks, Friends of Tryon Creek, SOLV, and
Zumiez Adds Board Member
Zumiez Inc. appointed Travis D. Smith to the company's Board of Directors…
July Retail Sales Surprise on the Upside
Retail sales by sporting goods, hobby, book & music stores increased 1.6 percent in July over June, or twice as fast as sales by general retail establishments, according to surprisingly strong estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau that sent many re
Report: Spyder On the Selling Block
Spyder Active Sports Inc., which is owned by private-equity firm Apax Partners, is being put up for sale with hopes to fetch as much as $150 million, the New York Post reported Friday…
Maryland Grants Seek to Position State as Premiere Cycling Destination
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley approved $44,500 for the City of Baltimore’s Bicycle Safety Education Program as he continues to position the state as a premiere cycling destination. The Department of Transportation will partner with Bike Marylan
Nordstrom Q2 Earnings Dip on Calendar Shift
Nordstrom, Inc. reported its results for the second quarter, which reflected a shift in timing of the Anniversary Sale event with one week of the event moving into the fiscal third quarter. Net earnings were $156 million, or 75 per diluted share, for the
