Accell Agrees to Acquire Major Spanish PandA Distributor
Accell Group N.V. has agreed to acquire Comet S.L. Comet, a Spanish bicycle parts and accessories company with about $35 million in sales for a multiple of approximately seven…
Shimano Building Philippines Plant to Serve Emerging Markets
Shimano Inc has broken ground on a $34 million factory in the Philippines that will to enhance production of bicycle components for emerging markets…
Webyshops.com Hits Spot 381 on Inc. 500 List
Firearms and outdoor equipment retailer Webyshops.com was named to the 2014 Inc. 500 List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America…
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Wilmington, NC and Frankfort, KY
Dick's Sporting Goods set grand opening celebrations for new stores in Wilmington, NC and Frankfort, KY…
Respect Your Universe Appoints CFO
Respect Your Universe, Inc., the training and fitness brand with roots in MMA, appointed Jameel Vaghela as chief financial officer. Vaghela will be replacing Jim Nowodworski as CFO…
Toms Looks to Boost Growth with Bain Capital Sale
Toms, best known for its one-for-one model that donates a pair of shoes to a needy child for every pair it sells, agreed to sell half of itself to private-equity giant Bain Capital LLC to fund an expansion of its operations in the U.S. and overseas…
Jambu Footwear Launches E-Commerce Shop
Jambu footwear, an outdoor and fashion lifestyle brand, opened the “Jambu eShop” to provide Jambu lovers with a direct online resource for viewing and purchasing women's, men's and kids styles. The Jambu eShop is an extension of the brand'
Patagonia Launches “Vote the Environment” Campaign
Patagonia launched a crowdsourced art campaign inviting artists & designers to create a collection of designs to express why they believe the environment is the #1 issue in the upcoming election and inspire people to vote – especially young people. Accord
Skratch Labs Expands Headquarters
Skratch Labs, the maker of real fruit hydration drink mixes for athletes, has moved into a bigger, brighter and bolder Boulder facility providing increased warehouse space as well as larger office areas to accommodate company growth and facilitate an awes
Vestis Retail Group Completes Sport Chalet Acquisition
Vestis Retail Group, owned by funds advised by Versa Capital Management and operating Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Sport Chalet, the full-service specialty sporting good
World Skateboard Grand Prix Coming to US Next Summer
World Skateboarding Grand Prix (WSGP) will expand in the US next summer, bringing at least three qualifying events to cities across the US, culminating in the first-ever US Skateboarding Championships…
Gordmans Stores Appoints President and CEO
Gordmans Stores, Inc., the Omaha-based apparel and home decor retailer, named Andrew T. Hall, formerly of Stage Stores, as president and chief executive officer…
TransRockies Run Concludes in Colorado
Hoka One One, Balega, Salomon and Adidas athletes were among those taking the podium at the 2014 PepsiCo TransRockies Run, which concluded Sunday in Beaver Creek, CO after six days, 120 miles, and 20,000 feet of climbing…
Perry Ellis’ Golf Apparel Climbs Double-Digits in Q2
Perry Ellis International reported its golf apparel segment’s revenues grew 14 percent in the second quarter, led by Callaway and Ben Hogan. The gains came despite an 8 percent decrease on inventory. Said Oscar Feldenkreis, vice chairman, president
Vans Holds Grand Opening for House of Vans London
After more than a year in the making, on Aug. 9, House of Vans London opened its doors. Spread across five tunnels and nestled beneath London’s Waterloo Station, the opening weekend saw the space come to life with a series of live gigs, screenings,
