Meijer Opens First Skechers Concept Shop
Meijer announced that it's continuing to up its fashion game with the spring launch of a Skechers concept shop inside the Knapp's Corner Meijer…
Newton Launches ‘Feel It, Spell It’ Challenge
Newton Running is partnering with Timex to ask runners nationwide to express how running makes them “feel” by spelling out words with their run routes, launching a first-ever initiative on this scale…
Gildan Named Title Sponsor of 2015 Life Time Esprit de She
Gildan has signed on as the title sponsor of Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series, the premiere athletic event series for women run by Life Time Fitness…
Shoe Carnival’s Q4 Profits Soar
Boosted by favorable weather and strength in boots, Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rebounded in the fourth quarter to $2.97 million, or 15 cents a share, up from $598,000, or 3 cents a share, a year ago. Results easily topped the off-price shoe chai
Under Armour Employee Seeks Climbing Record
An Under Armour employee will attempt to summit six of the world’s highest mountains this spring in a record-breaking task. His Summits Challenge is designed to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking…
Saucony Athletes Big Weekend Winners
Within a 48 hour period, Saucony athletes dominated road racing podiums from New York to Los Angeles to China.
Ben True won his third straight USA 15K title; Jared Ward was crowned USA Marathon Champion; Molly Huddle became the first American winner of NY
The North Face Solicits Grant Applications
The North Face began accepting applications for $500,000 in grant money that will be awarded through its 2015 Explore Fund grant program. Applications are due April 17…
Black Diamond Weighs Selling Brands
Citing a strong fourth quarter performance, high valuations for premium outdoor brands and its ability to offset federal taxes on asset sales, Black Diamond Inc. said it has hired two global investment banks to explore strategic buyers for its three brand
Western Mountain Resorts Still Tracking Ahead of Last Season
The occupancy rate at 19 western mountain resort areas was up 6.5 percent for the winter season-to-date period ending Feb. 28, while revenues were up 12.3 percent compared with the same period last year, according to Destimetrics…
National Ski Patrol Names Education Director
Dr. Sheila Summers has been hired as the education director of the National Ski Patrol (NSP). Dr. Summers will begin working for NSP in the Lakewood office on March 24, 2015…
Holloway Names Regional Sales Manager
Holloway Sportswear hired industry veteran Ken Rood as egional sales manager…
DSW’s Q4 Profits Rise 13 Percent
DSW Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 13 percent to $30.9 million, or 35 cents a share, exceeding its guidance calling for earnings between 21 and 31 cents a share. Comparable sales increased 7.6 percent…
Foot Locker Sets $10 Billion Goal for 2020
Coming off four consecutive years of record-breaking financial results, Foot Locker Inc. again hiked its bar with the release of goals for the five-year (2016 to 2020) period. Foot Locker President and CEO Richard Johnson said Foot Locker initially set i
Foot Locker Shooting for $10 Billion in Sales by 2020
Foot Locker Inc. is targeting sales of $10 billion and sales per gross square foot of $600 by 2020, according to new financial targets laid out by the company…
Deckers Brands Promotes Dave Powers to President
Deckers Brands promoted Dave Powers to the role of president where he will lead the company's omnichannel organization, as well as its Ugg, Teva, Sanuk, Ahnu and Hoka One One brand teams…
