2XU Signs Triathlete Terry Kennedy
2XU, a maker of performance fitness apparel, welcomed long course triathlete Terry Kennedy to its portfolio of brand ambassadors…
NSGA Launches Nomination Period for Third Annual All-Star Awards
The National Sporting Goods Association recently announced the opening of the nomination period for the Third Annual NSGA All-Star Awards. The 2013 awards, presented earlier this year, recognized innovative programs and business models that enhanced the c
Zumiez Shows Slight Gain in July Comps
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 3, increased 19.3 percent to $56.1 million, compared to $47.0 million in the year-ago month. Comparable store sales increased 0.8 percent…
NSSRA Board Re-Elected to Two Year Term
The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association (NSSRA) board of directors announced that its officers have been re-elected for a two-year term, which began Aug. 1…
Peak Supports the Five Continents Basketball Championship
Peak, the Hong Kong-based basketball footwear brand and a global strategic partner of FIBA, will be the official shoe sponsor of FIBA for the five continent (Asia, Eurasia, America, Africa and Oceania) male/female championship and official clothing for th
Spy Inc. Grows Sales 7 Percent, Names CFO and Director
Spy Inc. continued its turnaround by reporting a 7 percent increase in the sale of its Spy-branded sunglasses and other products in the second quarter and appointing a CFO and direct with extensive public company experience…
Shimano Says Weak Yen Helped Offset Foul Weather in First Half
Shimano Corp., which is one of the world’s two largest suppliers of bicycle components, reported sales reached ¥133.1 billion ($1.40 billion) in the first half ended June 30, up 7.7 percent from the first half of 2012…
Blake Griffin/Chris Paul in Foot Locker BTS Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled one of the latest in its series of national advertising spots to promote its “Approved” sneakers and gear. The commercial stars Los Angeles Clippers teammates and NBA All-Stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul…
Team Express, Catholic Sports Association Form Partnership
Team Express has partnered with the Catholic Sports Association (CSA) to become the organization’s Official Sporting Goods Supplier and Team Dealer…
Bownet Acquires No Errors Athletic Bags
Bownet, the maker of portable sports nets and goals, has acquired No-Errors, an Arizona based sports bag manufacturer…
Trigger Point Performance Appoints International Sales Manager
Trigger Point Performance Therapy, the maker of performance care and self-massage products, appointed Gavin Whelan as international sales manager. Whelan joins the company from Air Structures International…
Sequential Brands Group Acquires Revo Brand
Sequential Brands Group, Inc. has acquired the Revo brand, including all of the related intellectual property and certain other assets, from Oakley Inc., a company belonging to the Luxottica Group…
Childhood Obesity Rates Falling in Many States
After decades of rising rates, obesity among low-income preschoolers declined slightly in 19 states and U.S. territories from 2008 through 2011, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report fou
Palladium Appoints Marketing Director
Palladium appointed Matthew Pantoja as the brand’s senior director of marketing. Most recently, Pantoja served as head of entertainment for Reebok…
Golf Rounds Slide Again in June
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were down 3.8 percent in June. The biggest decline came in the Mid Atlantic, East North Central and West North Central…
