Quiksilver Turns to Major Billabong Shareholder for Rescue
Quiksilver Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Tuesday after securing a financing package from the same private equity firm that helped rescue – and remains one of the two largest shareholders of – its global rival Billabong International Ltd…
Lululemon Q2 Beats Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported second-quarter earnings declined slightly but came in better than planned with same-store sales on a currency-neutral rising 11 percent. The yoga-themed retailer raised its guidance for the year. Said Laurent Potdevin, Lu
PSU Taps Nolfi to Head Athletic and Outdoor Industry Program
Portland State University has appointed Jennifer Nolfi as the new director of Portland State University’s Athletic and Outdoor Industry Program, where she will cultivate deeper ties between the school and the A&O industry….
Eagle Creek Travel Hub Goes Live
Eagle Creek launched the Eagle Creek Travel Hub at www.eaglecreek.com to provide helpful tools and content for real and desk chair travelers…
EU Pegs Annual Cost of Counterfeit Sporting Goods at Euro 500 Million
Counterfeiting of sports equipment costs Europe's sporting goods industry €500 million a year, according to a study released Thursday by a branch of the European Union…
Survey Finds Football Fans Prefer ‘Homegating’ to Tailgating
Seventy percent of football fans would rather get together with friends at home to enjoy the game than actually go to the game, according to a survey commissioned by appliance and electronics retailer Hhgregg…
Target Won”t Renew US License for Cherokee Brand
Cherokee Global Brands said Target Corp elected not to renew the license of the Cherokee brand in the U.S., according to a regulatory filing. The current license will expire on Jan. 31, 2017…
Octane Awarded $1.8 Million in Patent Infringement Case
Octane Fitness LLC has been awarded $1.8 million in attorneys’ fees and expenses for its defense in a patent infringement case brought by Icon Health & Fitness Inc…
Rider Sandals Brings Art to Life
Brazilian footwear brand Rider Sandals launched a new styles designed by Honolulu-based artist Colleen Wilcox…
NFL and Under Armour Expand NFL Scouting Combine Agreement
The NFL and Under Armour announced a multi-year extension of their NFL Scouting Combine agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Under Armour will maintain exclusive rights…
Gander Mountain to Open in Youngstown, OH
Gander Mountain is expanding its presence in Youngstown, OH with a new store on the site of its current facility…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for stores in Columbus, OH and Polaris, OH
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to open two All-American Sports Center stores, which include a Dick's Sporting Goods and Field & Stream under the same roof, in Columbus, OH and Polaris, OH…
Salomon Ramps Up Specialty Outdoor Category with New Hire
Salomon announced the appointment of Anthony Diana as its new regional category manager for footwear in the U.S. In his new role Diana will work closely with both the sales and commercial organizations to further accelerate the market leading growth of th
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…
Sports Direct Affirms Guidance Ahead of Annual Meeting
Sports Direct International plc (“the Group”) said results have continued in line with management expectations since July, when the company released its results for the fiscal year ended April 27…
