Patagonia Footwear Furthers Commitment to Trail Running
Patagonia Footwear announced a larger focus on trail running for the Spring 2012 season that includes aligning with female ultra runner Krissy Moehl and Patagonia's Ultra Running Team. Working closely with Moehl and Ultra Team members, the company ha
LeMond Fitness Appoints Chief Financial Officer
LeMond Fitness, maker of cycling and fitness products, appointed Raymond Calvert as senior vice president and chief financial officer…
NHL and USA Hockey Launch Come Play Hockey Month
The National Hockey League (NHL) and USA Hockey announced the inaugural Come Play Hockey Month initiative, a nationwide effort designed to increase participation in the sport of ice hockey in the U.S. Come Play Hockey Month is a component of the NHL'
Steven Madden 3Q Profit Up 39 Percent
Steve Madden reported sales in the third quarter increased 70.5 percent to $313.9 million, bolstered by acquisitions and double-digit organic growth. Net income increased 39.3 percent to $31.9 million, or 74 cents per share, compared to $22.9 million, or
LeMond Fitness Names CFO
LeMond Fitness, maker of industry-leading cycling and fitness products, today announced the appointment of Raymond Calvert as senior vice president and chief Financial Officer.
Syder and Copper Mountain Expand Market Pact
Copper Mountain Resort will serve as the flagship location for a new Spyder communications center and concept shop for Spyder Active Sports in an expansion of the two companies' existing marketing, event and staff/patrol uniform programs.
Mizuno USA CEO Bob Puccini Elected SGMA’s Vice Chairman
Mizuno USA CEO and President, Bob Puccini, has been elected as the vice chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) for a one-year term. This announcement was made at the conclusion of SGMA's annual business meeting in Chicago, I
Bogs Acquisition Helps Boost Weyco Revenues 31 Percent
Weyco Group, Inc., owner of Bogs and Rafters footwear, reported net sales for the third quarter were $74.6 million, an increase of 31 percent from 2010 sales of $57.1 million.
Black Diamond Rehires Mecham as Director of N.A. Sales
Black Diamond Equipment has hired Brian Mecham as director of North America sales. Mecham returns to Black Diamond, where he worked as a sales representative from 1997 to 2001, having most recently been employed by Patagonia as western regional sales mana
Black Diamond Rehires Mecham as Director of N.A. Sales
Black Diamond Equipment has hired Brian Mecham as director of North America sales. Mecham returns to Black Diamond, where he worked as a sales representative from 1997 to 2001, having most recently been employed by Patagonia as western regional sales mana
JJB Sports H1 Loss Widens
JJB Sports, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported that is losses spread to £66.5 million ($107 mm)from £24.0 million a year ago due to non-recurring costs related to its restructuring plan. Sales slumped 22.6 percent to £142.4 million ($228 mm)…
Survey Predicts Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2012
Zumba is in and Pilates is out, according to more than 2,600 fitness professionals who completed an American College of Sports Medicine survey of the top fitness trends for 2012. The survey results were released today in the “Worldwide Survey of Fitness T
Volcom’s Revenues Climb 7 Percent in Q3
Volcom recorded revenues of €82 million ($116 mm) in the third quarter of 2011, up 7 percent on a comparable basis, according to the third quarter report of its new parent, PPR. North America, which accounts for more than half of Volcom's reven
Nielsen Exposition Revenues up 1.5 Percent in Third Quarter
Nielsen Holdings N.V. said operating income at its Expositions segment reached $30 million on revenues of $64 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to operating income of $29 million on revenues of $63 million in the third quarter of 2010
Sherbrook Hockey Withdraws Private Placement
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. is withdrawing its private placement initiated Sept. 8, “due to the current condition of the financial market.”…
