Madshus Signs Team Gregg to Race Team
Madshus reports Olympians Brian and Caitlin Gregg have agreed to continue racing exclusively in Madshus's Nordic skis, boots, and poles for another two seasons…
Snowsports Community Applauds Obama for Leadership on Climate Change
More than 92 brands, 53 resorts, 50 professional athletes and 13 snow sports trade groups signed a letter sent to President Obama Sept. 8 applauding his leadership on addressing global climate change ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris next
Canadian Doctors Write Prescriptions for Physical Exercise
In the province of Quebec, nearly 9,000 general practitioners have new prescription pads which were produced for exercise and physical activity prescriptions, according to a statement from PHIT America. The pads are designed so that exercise instructions
PacSun to Cut Costs, Consider Assets Sales in Wake of Disappointing Q2
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. is looking to cut another $15 million in annual costs and possibly sell and leaseback buildings in a bid to shore up its finances following a disappointing fiscal second quarter…
Steve Madden Announces Executive Promotions
Steve Madden appointed Amelia Newton Varela as president, and Karla Frieders to the newly created position of chief merchandising officer…
Body Glove Brings Back Old School Logo
Body Glove has launched a new ad campaign this fall, new initiatives and new key products for the core market headed into Surf Expo…
Vittoria Group Names Marx Senior Executive Manager
Vittoria Group appointed former pro cyclist and management consultant Michael Marx senior executive manager and member of its executive management team effective Aug. 1…
NSGA Announces 2016 Hall of Fame Class
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame Committee elected three industry leaders for the 2016 Class of the Hall of Fame: Bill Battle, founder of Collegiate Licensing Company, Jack Smith, founder of Sports Authority, and Jim Throneburg, CEO and owner of T
City Sports Opens First Virginia Store
City Sports, the Boston-based specialty sports retailer, opened a new 10,000 square-foot store at Mosaic District, the bustling mixed-use lifestyle center located in Merrifield, VA, 15 miles from Washington, D.C…
Timberland Publishes Q2 Sustiainability Report
Timberland reduced its greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter despite using less renewable energy due to lower energy usage overseas and less corporate travel, according to its Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) for the second quarter.
Crocs CFO Departs for West Marine
Crocs Inc. Senior Vice President and CFO Jeff Lasher is leaving the company to take the CFO position at West Marine Inc., Crocs reported Tuesday…
Adidas Renews Partnership with Spanish Soccer Body
Adidas and the RFEF (Real Spanish Football Federation) announced the extension of their sponsorship agreement, extending the existing partnership until 2026…
Pacific Sunwear Posts 2Q Profit
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings improved slightly, to $8.3 million, or 11 cents a share, from $7.5 million, or 10 cents, in the same period a year ago. Comparable-store sales declined 6 percent…
Aerosoles Names R. Shawn Neville as New CEO
Aerosoles announced retail and footwear industry veteran executive R. Shawn Neville has been appointed CEO. Neville formerly headed Footaction USA and Keds, while most recently serving as CEO and president of Boathouse Sports…
Riddell and TGen Again Collaborate on Concussion Research
Riddell and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), a leader in genomic research, have begun the third year of a study to advance concussion detection and treatment with the Pac-12’s Arizona State University and its Sun Devil football
