Finish Line Youth Foundation Raises a Record $1.78 Million
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced that it raised a record $1.78 million through its annual holiday fundraising drive, which was held in Finish Line retail stores nationwide and online at finishline.com from Nov. 7 through Dec. 31…
Head’s Winter Division to Relocate to Boulder
Head's Winter Division is planning to relocate to Boulder, CO. Currently located in Norwalk, CT, Head’s Winter Division has enjoyed a strong resurgence over the past…
Bergans Opens U.S. Subsidiary in Colorado
Premier European outfitter Bergans of Norway has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Bergans USA LLC, to serve the North American market. Located in Longmont, CO, Bergans USA will be led by longtime industry executives Patry “Pat” Loomis as CEO, and Ke
KKR Makes Bid for Australia’s Pacific Brands
KKR, the buy-out company, has made an unsolicited bid for the struggling Australian clothing company, Pacific Brands. Pacific Brands' board confirmed it is holding preliminary discussions with KKR about the approach but said there was “no certainty t
Blacks Leisure Sold to JD Sports for £20 Million
Blacks Leisure has completed its sale of substantially all of its trade, assets and brands to a wholly owned subsidiary of JD Sports Fashion plc for £20m in cash. The UK outdoor specialty retailer said it appointed Monday three KPMG LLP partners as admini
A.T. Cross Says Optical Business Grew 20 Percent in 2011
A.T. Cross Company said it expects to meet previously issued earnings guidance for 2011 after sales at the Cross Optical Group, which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, grew 20%. However, the company said a double-digit decline in European sales i
Hincapie Sportswear Names P.R. Agency
Hincapie Sportswear, the family-owned manufacturer of premium road cycling and casual apparel for consumers, teams and clubs, has selected Lyman Public Relations as agency of record…
Crocs Sees 4Q Revenue At High End Of Guidance
Crocs Inc. said its fourth-quarter revenue will be at the high end of its expectations and said it expects its full-year revenue to exceed $1 billion for the first time in the footwear company's history…
Wilson Signs Victoria Azarenka as Sponsor
Wilson Sporting Goods has signed a long term partnership with tennis star Victoria (Vika) Azarenka. Azarenka, who most recently defeated Jelena Jankovic in the second round of Apia International, was formerly with tennis racquet company Head but under ter
Superfeet Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Superfeet joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner.
Fila to Sponsor Jelena Jankovic
Fila signed an endorsement agreement with WTA Tour tennis star and former Number 1 ranked Jelena Jankovic…
BSN Sports Secures Team Deal with Mission Athletecare
BSN Sports, formerly Sport Supply Group Inc., has entered an exclusive agreement with Mission Athletecare to market and distribute Court Grip to the team dealer and institutional markets…
Coldpruf Base Layer to Debut ECO Line at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Show
The outdoor industry will get an in-depth look at Coldpruf Base Layer's new ECO with Microban line at the Jan. 19-22 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show in Salt Lake City, UT. The affordable new line features the company's signature true-to-size
Optic Nerve Announces New Goggle Ahead of Winter Trade Shows
Sport sunglass maker Optic Nerve announced that its new Boreas premium goggle will be on display at the Outdoor Retail Winter Market and SIA Sport Show…
SIA: Lack of Snow Having Significant Negative Impact on Snows Sports Sales
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reported that snowsports sales from August through November were running 5 percent ahead of the same period a year ago but that the pronounced lack of snow in December and January has “had a significant negative impact
