Nike Ends Relationship with Ryan Braun
Nike has terminated its contract with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, nearly two weeks after the five-time All Star was suspended for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy…
Keen’s New President Exits
Mike Abbott, who joined Keen as its president in early July, has left the company. In a statement provided to SportsOneSource, Keen said, 'Keen has made the difficult decision to part ways with Mike Abbott. We wish him the best of luck with his futur
Benchmade Names Lau PR and Communications Manager
Benchmade has added Derrick Lau to its marketing team and into the company's 25 year history of premium grade products and services. Lau will fill the position of PR and communications manager…
Consumer Confidence Index Falls Slightly
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had improved in June, pulled back slightly in July. The Index now stands at 80.3 (1985=100), down from 82.1 in June. The Present Situation Index increased to 73.6 from 68.7…
Skechers Files Amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for Fiscal 2012
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that its independent registered public accounting firm, BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”), has completed a re-audit of the company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended Dec. 31, 2012 and 2011. No
Famous Footwear to Open First Store in Canada
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced it will be expanding its Famous Footwear retail chain outside of the United States. On August 1, Famous Footwear will open at Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills, Ontario…
Big 5’s Q2 Profits More Than Double
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported net earnings in the second quarter improved to $6.1 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, from $2.6 million, or 12 cents, a year ago. Same-store sales increased 4.4 percent and benefited from the calendar shift of the
Brooks Sees 21 Percent YTD Growth
Brooks Running Company, a division of Berkshire Hathaway, reported revenues grew 21 percent in total global sales growth year-to-date. Net domestic revenue rose 19 percent while the total international business clocked in 29 percent revenue growth though
Body Glove Partners Around Eco-Friendly Footwear Line
Body Glove's footwear division announced its partnership with PLUS Foam Compound Technologies on the release of its Eco Zero Line with two styles, Eco Zero Curve and Flex…
Teva Picks Up Momentum and Heat to Amplify Communications
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor, has selected two agencies to help the brand increase its awareness and reach in the outdoor market and beyond. Momentum Media PR has been tapped as the brand’s public relations agency of record, and Heat has been
Weyco’s Q2 Sales Advance 8 Percent
Weyco Group, Inc., the parent of Bogs, reported sales for the second quarter of 2013 were $65.0 million, an increase of 8 percent from 2012 sales of $60.3 million. Earnings from operations for the second quarter were $3.7 million, compared to $3.4 millio
Surftech Appoints Product Development Manager
Surf Technicians, LLC, the maker of surf and stand-up paddle boards, said Brian Eiseman has joined the team as product development manager. Prior to joining Surftech, Eiseman worked at Easton Bell Sports…
SIA Releases 2012-13 Participation Report
Participation in alpine skiing dropped off 19 percent last winter according to the 2013 Snow Sports Participant Study released Monday by SnowSports Industries America (SIA)…
Accell Group Reports Disappointing North American Sales
Accell Group N.V. reported first-half bike sales to specialty retailers in North America fell 15 percent due to unfavorable weather and consumers’ continued reluctance to make major purchases. Sales rose 13 percent worldwide, however, thanks to the
Groupe Go Sports’s First Half Sales Decline
Groupe Go Sports reported consolidated sales for the first half 2013 reached €310.8 million ($406 mm), down by 4.0 percent on a same-store basis on a currency-neutral basis, according to its controlling shareholder Rallye…
