The Contender: Everlast president Adam Geisler is ready to go the distance by diversifying the company’s business.
At the tender age of 32, Adam Geisler presides over Everlast Worldwide Inc., a company that has been synonymous with boxing for 98 years. And like the sport itself, Everlast has had its share of tough bouts…
Dansko Opens Eco-Friendly HQ
In late July, West Grove, PA-based Dansko moved into its new 80,000-square-foot “green” offices…
CBS Boardshop Battles the Giants
Brian Dani founded Ski-N-Stuff in Mission Viejo, CA, in 1989 after a wrist injury sidelined a career in construction. The store—which relocated five years ago under a new name, CBS (California Board Shop) Boardshop, in Lake Forest—has since become the le
At WSA, Silence Was Not Golden
The recently concluded WSA show highlighted some major footwear trends for Spring 2009.
Skechers Rolls Out Bid for Heelys
Skechers USA Inc. makes an unsolicited offer to pay $142.8 million for Heelys Inc., but the struggling wheeled sneaker maker rejected the offer as being too low…
Billabong Adds Dakine to Action Sports Empire
Billabong International Ltd. added to its impressive stable of brands, by announcing the acquisition of surf accessories maker DaKine Hawaii Inc.
Ecco Launches Biom Running Shoes
Ecco introduces Biom, a collection of performance road and trail running shoes that the company hails as “category-changing running product.”
Aging Gracefully
Core enthusiasts continue to drive participation in the action sports market…
Converse One Line Expanded at Target
The Converse One Star collection is being expanded at Target Stores this Fall season, and now covers denim, knit dresses, sweaters, graphic tees and outerwear, as well as new vintage-inspired accessories, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily.
DSW’s Q2 Profits Soar on Improved Margins
DSW Inc. reported second quarter earnings jumped 69% to $11.0 million, or 25 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 15 cents, a year earlier. Revenues inched ahead 2.4% to $357.2 million from $348.7 million. Same store sales decreased 6.9% for the comparabl
Reebok Hockey Partners with NHL Premiere Series
Reebok Hockey announced its partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2008 NHL Premiere Series in Stockholm, Sweden and Prague, Czech Republic taking place on October 4th and 5th. Under this partnership, Reebok will be a category exclusive
Genesco’s Q2 Comps Climb 4%; Raises FY09 EPS Outlook
Genesco reported net sales for the second quarter increased by 8% to $353 million from $328 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 4%. Excluding special items, continuing earnings were $3.6 million, or 18 cents per share, in the quarter agai
Lacrosse Unlimited to Host Free Lacrosse Clinics
Lacrosse Unlimited (LU), the Long Island lacrosse retailer, and lacrosse performance brand STX will host two free youth lacrosse clinics for boys led by Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player Kyle Harrison. The first clinic will be hosted by LU's Babylon
Sports Basement Renews Lease
Sports Basement has renewed its 93,500-square-foot lease for five years at Presidio National Park Center in San Francisco, according to the commercial real estate website, costar.com. The retailer has occupied the building at 610 Mason St. since 2003…
Consumer Confidence Builds in August
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index made further gains in August. The index suggest that the economy remains stuck in neutral, but may show signs of improvement by early next year. The Expectations Index suggests better times may be ahead, alth
