Camber Outdoors Kicks Off Expanded Camber Exchange Program
Camber Outdoors. the national organization dedicated to achieving equality for all women in the outdoors, announced the continued evolution of its signature Camber Exchange program, including expansion to Canada.
Nike Appoints NYU Sloane School of Business Dean To Board
Nike Inc. announced that Peter B. Henry has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors.
Gildan Activewear Sees Double-Digit Growth In Q4, Sets Organizational Realignment
Gildan Activewear reported earnings in the fourth quarter slumped 24.0 percent after absorbing $11.0 million of restructuring and acquisition-related costs primarily to cover the implementation of an organizational realignment and related executive management changes. Revenues in the quarter grew 11.2 percent.
Under Armour Partners With ESPN On Urban Revitalization Projects
The new initiative, RePlay, will direct over $400,000 in grants to local organizations that will plan and execute projects that create safe recreation spaces to exercise and play on currently vacant lots in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Baltimore.
Wolverine Worldwide’s Q4 Boosted By Improved Margins
Boosted by fatter gross margins, Wolverine Worldwide reported adjusted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 41 cents per share, a 20 percent increase over the last year. Underlying growth of 1.7 percent. Eighteen percent growth at Merrell and nearly 30 percent at Chaco helped offset declines in the low double digits at the flagship Wolverine brand, high single digits at Sperry and mid-single digits at Saucony.
Rocky Brands Sees Wholesale Brands Return To Growth In Q4
Work and western boots both grew double-digits in the fourth quarter. Hunting sales increased modestly year-over-year added in part by cold weather throughout much of the fourth quarter and a decision earlier last year to implement more aggressive pricing.
REI To Support Second “Confluence Summit” In Asheville
The State of North Carolina announced its intention to host the second-ever “Confluence Summit” for state-level outdoor recreation leaders in Asheville, NC this July.
Dick’s Team Sports HQ Expands With Virginia Youth Soccer Association
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dick’s Team Sports HQ announced a multi-year, strategic partnership with Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA), a member of US Youth Soccer and one of the largest state associations with over 170,000 players, coaches and administrators.
Foot Locker Partners With Pensole On Asics Release
Foot Locker Inc. in collaboration with Pensole Footwear Design Academy and Asics America Corporation, is unveiling the new Asics “Fresh Up” GEL-180 model – a Pensole x Asics collaboration created by members of the Foot Locker “Fueling the Future of Footwear” Master Class of 2016.
PGA Tour Superstore Expands Presence In Orlando
PGA Tour Superstore, the leading golf and tennis retailer, announced its expansion in the Orlando region with the Grand Opening of its Altamonte Springs store on February 24.
Oofos Appoints President
Oofos, the leader in recovery footwear, announced that Steve Gallo has been named president. Gallo most recently served as general manager of the sports license division at Adidas Group.
OrthoLite’ CEO Joins Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s Board
OrthoLite, the leading provider of insoles, announced the appointment of Glenn Barrett, chairman and chief executive officer to the Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s board of directors.
Wolverine Worldwide Q4 Growth Driven By Merrell
Wolverine World Wide reported underlying revenue in the fourth quarter increased 1.7 percent, including nearly 18 percent underlying growth for Merrell.
Oboz Announces 2018 Ambassadors
Now in its fourth year, the Oboz Trail Team welcomes twenty enthusiastic hikers and adventurers who will answer Oboz’ call of ‘Where to next?’
Payless Launches Spanish Website
Payless ShoeSource Inc. has made it easy for Spanish-speaking customers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to shop online in their preferred language. The iconic retailer recently debuted a new Spanish-language website
