Mizuno Posts Operating Loss In The Nine Months
Earnings fell sharply and sales more modestly in its nine months ended December 31, impacted by a sluggish performance in the Americas region.
PHIT America Releases ‘The $7 Billion+ Issue?’ White Paper
A new white paper from PHIT America explores to what extent the recent spate of bankruptcies in the sporting goods sector can be traced to fewer people exercising and playing sports.
ISPO Munich 2017 Draws Record Attendance
ISPO Munich 2017, held from February 5 to 8, saw a record of more than 85,000 trade visitors, an increase of approximately 6 percent over last year’s total of 81,368.
Hoka One One Adds Six New Athletes
Two-time Olympian and NJ*NY Track Club veteran Donn Cabral is signing with Hoka One One for the first time, and the Hoka-sponsored club is also adding Graham Crawford, Cecilia Barowski, Ce’Aira Brown, Stephanie Van Pelt and Kenyetta Iyevbele.
Under Armour Receives Backlash Over Trump Comments
Under Armour is facing a social media backlash and boycott threats after CEO Kevin Plank on CNBC described President Trump as “an asset.” The brand’s biggest endorser, Stephen Curry, also expressed his dismay over the comments.
Puma Delivers Upbeat Outlook After Strong Q4
Puma reported healthy gains in operating earnings and sales in the fourth quarter that topped Wall Street estimates while predicting a significant hike in earnings in 2017.
Vans Adds Snow Team Ambassadors
Vans welcomed Mary Rand, Cole Navin and Bryan Iguchi to the global Vans snowboarding team.
Deckers Brands Faces Activist Investor
Marcato Capital Management intend to engage in discussions with directors and officers of Deckers Brands about “strategic alternatives,” including a potential sale of the company or “businesses or assets.”
Trump Slams Nordstrom For Dropping Ivanka’s Line
President Donald Trump criticized Nordstrom’s move to stop selling his daughter Ivanka’s brand, asserting it was politically driven and not due to poor performance.
Timberland Launches SensorFlex Campaign
Up-and-coming dancer/choreographer Virgil Gadson, a finalist on season 12 of the Fox show “So You Think You Can Dance,” will serve as front man for the campaign.
Wiivv Acquires Esoles
Through the acquisition, the custom-fit footwear company will have possession of data for over 50,000 3D foot scans.
Eastern Outfitters Blames Bankruptcy On Credit Squeeze
In an affidavit filed in Delaware’s Bankruptcy Court, Mark Walsh, CEO of Eastern Outfitters, discussed the company’s recent liquidity challenges, its Sports Direct deal that will save 1,900 jobs and its close call with all-out liquidation.
Superfeet Names Agency Of Record
The insole brand named Momentum Media PR as the brand’s agency of record, effective immediately.
UA Releases Statement Following Kevin Plank’s White House Visit
The statement reads in part, “We have teammates from different religions, races, nationalities, genders and sexual orientations; different ages, life experiences and opinions. This is the core of our company.”
Ugg Launches ‘Real’ Campaign
Inspired by the beaches, mountains and iconic architecture of California, the “Real” campaign tells the story of 11 unique individuals that personally and collectively represent the spirit of the Ugg brand.
