Adidas Applauds Sepp Blatter Resignation
In response to the resignation of Sepp Blatter, FIFA's president, Adidas said in a statement, “We welcome FIFA's commitment to change. As stated before, the Adidas Group is fully committed to creating a culture that promotes the highest standard
OIA Releases Consumer Segmentation Report
Outdoor Industry Association released Friday, May 29 the OIA Segmentation Full Report, providing access to all research data from its 2014 attitudinal consumer segmentation study…
Report: Manhattan’s JackRabbit Shifting Away from Tri Merchandise
According to the report in the New York Times, JackRabbit Sports, acquired by Running Specialty Group in March, is phasing out swim and bike offerings popular aimed at the triathletes crowd. The Manhattan-based store will shift to focus even more on runni
Wolverine Worldwide Announces CFO Transition
Wolverine Worldwide appointed Michael D. Stornant as senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective June 12. He will succeed Donald T. Grimes, who has resigned his position to become executive vice president, chief operating offic
Scott Sports Achieves IMBA “Above and Beyond” Status
Scott Sports has achieved “Above and Beyond” status from the International Mountain Bicycling Association for their work renovating the Rush Flow Trail in Utah…
Moody’s Rates Bass Pro’s Proposed Term Loan B1
Moody's Investors Service assigned a B1 rating to Bass Pro's proposed $1.74 billion senior secured term loan due 2020 and affirmed its existing ratings, saying the retailer has a track record of rapidly reducing its debt ratios within 18 months
Tilly’s Fiscal Q1 Margins Surge on Modest Comps Growth
Tilly’s Inc. reported margins for the fiscal first quarter ended May 2 improved sharply compared with a year earlier thanks to modest growth in comparable store sales and favorable rent adjustments…
Sports Direct Reports EBITDA on Target
Sports Direct International plc, the UK's leading sports retailer, disclosed its underlying EBITDA is in line with market expectations of £380 million, but that EPS share are currently exceeding them…
Tilly’s Q1 Earnings Climb
Tilly’s, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings nearly doubled to $1.3 million, or 5 cents per share, from $591,000, or 2 cents a year ago. Comparable store sales, which include e-commerce sales, increased 2.0 percent compared to the same 13-week peri
Metolius Re-enters Commercial Climbing Gym Hold Market
Metolius, a leading manufacturer and designer of innovative climbing gear, is expanding its focus on the commercial gym market…
OMsignal to Open San Francisco Pop-Up Store
OMsignal, a Montreal-based smart apparel company, will open a pop-up store at the Westfield San Francisco Center for six weeks starting this weekend, when it will participate in the grand opening of the Bespoke retail incubator…
Pelican Products Names President for Consumer Division
Pelican Products has appointed Bob Shortt as President of their newly structured Consumer Division, which designs and manufactures high-performance protective cases and advanced portable lighting systems…
Moody’s Rates Bass Pro’s Proposed Term Loan B1
Moody's Investors Service assigned a B1 rating to Bass Pro's proposed $1.74 billion senior secured term loan due 2020 and affirmed its existing ratings, saying the retailer has a track record of rapidly reducing its debt ratios within 18 months
InsideTracker Partners with GU Energy Labs and Reebok to Test Extreme Athletes
InsideTracker has partnered with GU Energy Labs, CrossFit New England and Spartan Race to conduct a Super Human Study with extreme athletes as they train for and compete in cycling and fitness competitions…
Gander Mountain to Open First Store in El Paso
Gander Mountain is set to open its first location in El Paso at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28. It's also opening its second store in St. Louis Metro…
