Puma Signs South African Soccer Phenom
Puma signed Percy Tau, the South African professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League, to an endorsement deal. The 22-year-old will be playing playing on Puma’s evoSpeed SL line of boots. “I was attracted to the PUMA brand when they were awarded the sponsorship for Sundowns. I […]
Vasque To Sponsor Swiss Alps Trail Running Retreat for Women
Vasque signed on as the footwear sponsor of this July’s Swiss Alps Trail Running Retreat for Women, presented by Run Wild Retreats + Wellness. Vasque will support its athlete and retreat leader Krissy Moehl and provide new trail-running footwear to all retreat attendees. Run Wild Retreats + Wellness provides women’s running and wellness retreats in […]
Tilly’s Q4 Profits Skyrocket
The action sports retailer reported earnings rose 117.2 percent due to a sharp reduction in operating expenses.
Camping, Firearms, Classic Footwear Drive 2016 Sporting Goods Revenues
Camping, firearms, classic footwear, soccer and lacrosse were among the strongest selling categories for the sporting goods industry last year, according to the just-released 2017 Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Manufacturers’ Sales by Category Report.
Skechers Performance LA Marathon Expands Activations
The 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon will add a number of innovative partnerships, charitable efforts and sponsorship activations for this year’s race, including a 13-person relay featuring the Los Angeles Chargers.
Under Armour Appoints Chief Innovation Officer
Clay Dean joins Under Armour after more than 20 years of success at General Motors (GM), most recently leading GM’s Global Advanced Design organization.
Gander Mountain To Close 10 Texas Stores
Gander Mountain will close 10 stores in Texas as part of its announced closing of 32 stores in bankruptcy proceedings. Multiple stores will also close in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois and Minnesota.
DSW Announces Exclusive Launch With TREND:BAR
TREND:BAR produces luxe fabric stickers, appliques, charms, shoelaces, patches, and creative add-ons that customers can use to personalize all the footwear and accessories in their closet.
Finish Line Brings Back College Hoops Bracket Challenge
The Finish Line Bracket Challenge will offer participants the chance to win up to $5,000 by selecting winning teams this March and encourage engagement on the company’s social accounts.
The Buckle’s Q4 Profits Slide
Dennis Nelson, president and chief executive officer, said, “While overall results for both the quarter and year were below expectations, we were able to maintain merchandise margins and finish the year with an operating margin of 15.7 percent.”
Vail Resorts Sees 21 Percent Q2 Sales Gain
Vail Resorts reported net earnings grew 27.5 percent in its second quarter ended January 31 on a 21 percent revenue gain.
Pacific Sunwear Appoints Interim CEO
Pacific Sunwear appointed James Gulmi, former long-time CFO for Genesco, as interim CEO.
Gander Mountain Lands In Bankruptcy Court
Said Gander Mountain in a statement. “Like many retailers, Gander Mountain experienced challenging traffic patterns and shifts in consumer demand resulting from increased direct-to-customer sales by key vendors and accelerated growth of e-commerce.”
Gander Mountain Files For Chapter 11
Gander Mountain Co., as expected, filed for bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota. The hunt & fish specialist plans to close 32 of its approximately 160 stores in coming weeks but is in active discussions with a number of parties interested in a going-concern sale.
Hibbett’s Q4 Dragged Down By Legacy Sports Categories
Said Jared Briskin, SVP and chief merchant, ”The continued declines of some of our legacy businesses such as performance apparel and footwear, licensed products and equipment continue to reinforce our direction, focusing on sports-inspired fashion products for our stores.”
