Quiksilver Appoints Pierre Agnes CEO
Quiksilver, Inc. announced that Pierre Agnes, president of Quiksilver, Inc., has been promoted to chief executive officer and added to the board of directors. He succeeds Andy Mooney, who is no longer with the company…
Lululemon Eyes Larger Stores to Accommodate Men’s Business
Lululemon Athletica Inc. will be opening larger stores in select markets to accommodate it growing men's business, which comped up 16 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter executives said during the company's fourth quarter earnings call. The com
Late Deliveries Reduce PacSun Comps in Fiscal First Quarter
Pacific Sunwear of California joined a growing list of companies tempering their first quarter sales and earnings guidance because a backlog of containers at West Coast ports delayed deliveries of key spring products…
Park City Approves $50 Million Plan to Connect Local Ski Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc. has received unanimous approval from the Park City Planning Commission to implement one of the most ambitious and impactful capital plans in the history of the U.S. ski industry for the 2015-16 season…
Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour Re-Launches After 12-Year Hiatus
The Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour will re-launch in May 2015 following a 12-year hiatus…
Navico Backs Hobie Kayak Fishing Tournament in Europe
Navico's marine electronics brands Lowrance and GoFree have signed on as sponsors of the second edition of the Hobie Fishing European Championship, which takes place between Sept. 11-13, 2015 in France…
New Balance Launches First Soccer Advertisement
New Balance launched the brand’s first football (soccer) advertisement ‘#NBFootball’; aimed at encapsulating New Balance’s approach to the sport. Directed by award winning filmmaker Marie Schuller, the film stars New Balance Footba
Fred’s Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer
Fred's, Inc. hired Bryan Pugh, formerly at Walgreen's, as chief merchandising and marketing officer…
Cotopaxi Lands $6.5 Million in Seed Capital
Cotopaxi, a direct-to-consumer, outdoor gear and apparel startup out of Salt Lake City closed a $6.5 million Series A funding round just 11 months after opening for business.
Shock Doctor Merges with McDavid
Shock Doctor Sports and McDavid Inc. jointly announced that they have agreed to merge their companies. The combination will bring together two leading sports protection and performance companies with complementary product lines and a shared history of inn
Big 5 Acknowledges More Board Nominations
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. noted that in addition to the three candidates for election previously announced by Stadium Capital Management, LLC, Engaged Capital, LLC also has nominated four other director candidates for election to the company's board
Pedego Boston Store Grand Opening Set for April 4
Pedego Boston will celebrate its grand opening April 4 at its location in Belmont, Mass., a short ride from Harvard Square, the Minuteman Bikeway and the Charles River Bicycle Trails…
TaylorMade Golf Names New CEO
Adidas Group named David Abeles as the new CEO of TaylorMade Golf Company. Abeles immediately replaces former CEO Ben Sharpe, who resigned from the company for personal reasons…
Lululemon’s Same-Store Sales Grew 5 Percent in Q4
Lululemon Athletica Inc. beat consensus earnings estimates in the fourth quarter thanks to net revenue and same-store sales growth of 15 and 5 percent respectively, but disappointed investors with updates to its forecasts for the first quarter and current
REI’s Omnichannel Might Fuels Strong FY14 Growth
In a show of omnichannel might, Recreational Equipment Inc. grew sales and profits at their fastest pace in years in fiscal 2014. REI reported sales of $2.2 billion for the 53-week period ended Jan 3, 2015, a 9.9 increase from the fiscal year ended Dec. 2
