Dick’s SG Partners Again on Youth-Sports Documentary
Dick's Sporting Goods and Tribeca Digital Studios announced that they are partnering to produce a second documentary together with three-time Emmy nominated director Judd Ehrlich (Magic Camp, Run for Your Life)…
Nike to Open First Brooklyn Store
Nike will open its first Brooklyn store. The 20,000-square-foot space will open on 2236 Nostrand Avenue in Flatbush, according to reports. It will also represent the second Nike Community Store program on the East Coast with one opening in April in Washin
City Sports Celebrates Head Merchant’s SGB 40-Under-40 Recognition
City Sports recognized Lauren Blanda, its general merchandising manager, for being named one of the top young executives in the sporting goods and active lifestyle industry by SportsOneSource in its annual “SGB 40 Under 40 Awards.”…
Soles4Souls Assists Cyclone Pam Victims
Soles4Souls, which collects shoes and distributes them to people in need around the globe, has teamed up with Carnival Australia, Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic Cargo to provide shoes and clothing to people in need in Vanuatu following the devastati
Nautilus Manages Port Challenges to Deliver Strong Q1
Sidestepping product availability issues stemming from the West Coast port slowdown that impacted its Retail segment, Nautilus Inc. reported earnings soared 99.7 percent in the first quarter, to $10.7 million, or 34 cents a share. Revenues jumped 33.8 per
Fleet Feet Hires Manager of Digital Marketing and Communication
Fleet Feet Sports promoted Jason Jabaut to senior manager, digital marketing and communication. Jabaut will lead e-commerce business integration…
Hydro Flask CEO Named Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Award
Hydro Flask CEO Scott Allan is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award in the Pacific Northwest Region…
Puma Appoints General Manager, EMEA
Puma appointed Martyn Bowen as general manager of EMEA…
Saxx Underwear Appoints Marketing Director
Saxx Underwear Co. appointed Adam Greene as marketing director. He held marketing positions at Smith Optics and Scott Sports…
Lululemon’s Q1 Comp Sales Rise 8 Percent
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported net revenue grew 16 percent to $602.5 million in the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1 thanks to an 8 percent increase in comparable sales, including direct-to-consumer sales, in currency-neutral terms…
Nautilus Q1 Revenues Climb 34 Percent
Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter of 2015 totaled $96.2 million, a 34 percent increase compared to $71.9 million in the same quarter of 2014. The strong growth was driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments. Gross marg
Luxottica’s Q1 Revenues Climb Double-Digits
Luxottica Group, the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported sales rose 22 percent in the first quarter while profits rose 34 percent…
UK’s Evans Cycles to Trade Hands
Evans Cycles, the UK’s largest specialist cycling retailer is being sold by Active Private Equity to ECI Partners, the companies announced May 1. On completion, ECI will…
Mountain Khakis New Owners Say Brand Has Reached Inflection Point
The investment company that acquired Mountain Khakis last week sees no need to change the outdoor apparel brand’s growth priorities, according to an interview with one of its principals…
Sequential Brands Doubles Q1 Revenues
Sequential Brands Group, which owns Avia, And1, Heelys, DVS and several other apparel brands, reported first-quarter revenue jumped 117 percent to $13.6 million compared to $6.3 million in the prior year quarter…
