Li-Ning Signs Evan Turner to Endorsement Deal
Li-Ning signed Evan Turner, the No. 2 pick in this year's NBA Draft, to a multi-year endorsement deal. Turner will be showcasing his own Li-Ning Sports signature footwear and apparel product line, available globally, beginning in the second year of t
Billabong Sees Growth Resume in Americas
Billabong International said sales in the Americas increased 3.2% in constant currency terms in the second half of its fiscal year ended June 30, 2010. For the full year, sales were down 1.2% in constant currency terms to Australian $712.6 million (U.S.
ASICS America to Acquire Canadian Distributor
ASICS America Corporation will acquire its North American distributor, Agence Quebec Plus Ltd. (AQP), located in the Province of Quebec effective Aug. 31, 2010. Denis Custeau will maintain his current role as president and general manager. The internal st
Zungui Haixi Names COO
Zungui Haixi Corporation, a China-based manufacturer of sportswear and casual footwear, announced that it has appointed Mr. Xinglin Li as chief operating officer of the company effective immediately….
Yamaha Continues Sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the maker of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles for outdoorsmen and women, renewed its sponsorship of the 2010 National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day…
RECALL: Powertec Leverage Gyms
About 1,000 Powertec Leverage Gyms from Powertec are being recalled. The detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers. No injuries have been reported…
Rab Hires Chris Lathrop to Rep in New England
Rab has added Chris Lathrop to its outside sales team to cover New England, noting that his experience establishing the Mountain Hardwear brand will help Rab gain share in the technical outdoor apparel market with specialty retailers.
Dick’s SG’s Q2 Profit Jumps 32%, Raises Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings jumped 32.3%, exceeding guidance provided on May 18. The 5.7% consolidated same store sales increase consisted of a 5.6% increase in Dick's Sporting Goods stores, a 2.9% increase in Go
PGA Fall Expo Sees 16% Attendance Increase
Changes in dates, venue and even exhibitor set-up delivered a 16% increase in attendance for the 2010 PGA Fall Expo, August 17-18, in Las Vegas, NV…
Zumiez’s Topline Surges 14.7% on Rebounding Comps
Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the second quarter (13 weeks) ended July 31, 2010 increased 14.7% to $97.7 million from $85.2 million reported in the second quarter (13 weeks) ended August 1, 2009…
Antigua to Sponsor Golf Channel Am Tour
Golf Channel announced a new, multi-year partnership with The Antigua Group, makers of Antigua and Slazenger apparel, making Antigua the official apparel of the Golf Channel Am Tour…
Target Signs Skater Paul Rodriguez to Endorsement Deal
Target has added professional skater Paul Rodriguez to its roster of athletes…
Decathlon Eyeing West Coast Expansion
Oxylane Groupe-Decathlon, the French operator of of the Decathlon chain, has purchased a retail center in Ontario, CA, apparently as part of a return to U.S. retailing…
Groupe Royer to Distribute New Balance in France, Germany and Benelux
New Balance announced that Groupe Royer, a multi-brand distributor headquartered in France, will assume distribution rights for the brand's footwear and apparel in France, Germany and Benelux…
OBIT: W. Leonard Brooks
W. Leonard Brooks passed away August 17th in Boca Raton Florida at the age of 84. He was the founder and President of Brooks Sporting Goods which operated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area…
