Sports Authority Launches Plus-Size Active Apparel for Women
Sports Authority launched new plus-size apparel in its exclusive Aspire and Alpine Design lines…
Versa Capital Acquires Wet Seal’s Business
Versa Capital Management, LLC, the parent of Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet, became the winning bidder in the auction for the business of The Wet Seal, Inc., a teen specialty retailer in reorganization proceedings…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for New Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods set grand opening celebration weekends for stores in Washington, MO and Twin Falls, ID…
Iconix Acquires Full Ownership of Iconix China
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has acquired the remaining 50 percent of Iconix China from its joint venture partner Novel Fashion Brands Limited, owned by the Chou family, for $56.4 million…
Feetures! Expands Support For Charlotte Running Community
Feetures!, the performance running sock maker, continued to broaden their support of the Charlotte-area running market with the announcement of two new local partnerships…
Oofos Doubles International Growth
Oofos, the maker of recovery footwear, more than doubled its international business over the past year…
Calida Group Says Rapid Rebound at Lafuma Fueled 2014 Profit Growth
Switzerland's Calida Group reported net income more than doubled in 2014 thanks to a quicker than expected turnaround at Lafuma Group, a French maker of outdoor and action sports apparel and gear it acquired in December 2013…
Black Diamond Shopping Brands in Wake of Strong Q4
Citing a strong fourth quarter performance and high valuations for premium outdoor brands, Black Diamond Inc. said Monday (March 16) that it had hired two investment banks to explore strategic options for its three brands…
Adidas Walks Away from NBA Contract
Adidas said it will not extend its deal as the official apparel sponsor of the NBA after the 2016-17 season…
Three Industry Veterans Join Two Ten Footwear Board
Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that its board of directors elected three new members: Kevin Bailey, president of VF Action Sports and Vans; Joel Oblonsky, president, Lauren & Polo Footwear & Accessories; and Rob DeMartini, president and CEO of New
Hibbett Sports Q4 Comps Climb 5.4 Percent
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported earnings increased 18.1 percent in the fourth quarter to $19.9 million, or 79 cents a share, handily exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of 68 cents a share. Sales increased 9.9 percent, to $239.3 million. Comparab
Nathan Sports Partners with Ragnar Relay Series
Nathan Sports has become an official supplier of lighting, hydration, reflective products to the Ragnar Relay Series…
European Chain Lifts Zumiez in Fiscal Fourth Quarter
Zumiez Inc. reported sales exceeded expectations in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Jan. 31 as comp store sales rebounded strongly amid strengthening demand in both the United States and Europe…
Spinner Bikes Launches Belt-Drive System for Commercial Market
Mad Dogg Athletics Inc. launched a new belt-drive system for its commercial Spinning bikes that it says last longer, run quieter and better duplicate the sensation of riding an outdoor bicycle…
Vans Names Lance Eddy as Director of Sales
Vans promoted Lance Eddy to director of sales, overseeing the core footwear channel. Eddy began his career with Vans in 1997 as a sales rep for specialty accounts…
