Target Opens Three Stores in Ontario to Kick Off Massive Canadian Expansion
Target opened Tuesday, March 5 the first three pilot stores of 124 Target stores it expects to open across Canada in Ontario in the communties of Guelph, Milton and Fergus…
Fits Socks Partners with National Park Foundation
Fits Sock Co. and the National Parks Foundation have teamed up to create a special edition National Park inspired sock line that gives a portion of proceeds back to support national parks…
European Cyclists Federation Launches Eurovelo.com
The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) has launched its cycling touring web platform, www.eurovelo.com, which provides a wealth of information to those wishing to cycle the EuroVelo routes, a long distance cycle network crisscrossing Europe…
Gatorz Hires Investment Bank
Gatorz Inc. has retained Park Lane IBS, LLC, a sports investment bank based in Los Angeles. Park Lane will be the exclusive advisor to Gatorz as the company begins to execute on its growth strategy…
RECALL: 140 Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards
Liberty Mountain of Salt Lake City is recalling about 140 Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards because the elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber…
Volcom Launches First Closed-Toe Collection
Volcom announced they will debut their first ever closed-toe footwear collection after twenty-two years. Following the acquisition of the Volcom brand in 2011 by PPR…
K-Swiss Shrinks Q4 Loss
K•Swiss Inc., which in January entered into an agreement to be acquired by E.Land World, reported a net loss of $14.5 million, or 41 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, versus a loss of $25.2 million, or 71 cents, a year ago. For the fourth quarter of 2
Singletrack High Documentary Begins National Tour
A documentary showcasing the extraordinarily positive impacts of the high school cycling movement is about to begin a nationwide tour of the USA. Taking a close look at the National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s (NICA) NorCal High School Cyc
Fila Golf named Apparel Sponsor of KMR School of Golf
Fila Golf , exclusively licensed in North America by Fersten Worldwide (FW), has been named Official 2013 Apparel Sponsor of KMR School of Golf…
Costa and Native Eyewear Set Fourth Quarter Records
A.T. Cross Company reported its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native eyewear brands, generated record results in the fourth quarter, exceeding its own guidance. COG revenue grew 27 percent to reach $16.3 million in the fourth quarte
Pro Feet Founder Receives Duke Energy Award
Russell Wilson, founder of Pro Feet, was awarded the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award at the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on Jan. 24…
Nordstrom’s Q4 Earnings Up Sharply
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 26 percent increase in earnings per diluted share of $1.40 for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 2, 2013 compared to $1.11 per diluted share for the same quarter last year. Net sales in the fourth quarter were $3.6 billion, an incre
Portland Startup Accelerator Program Accepting Applications
The Portland Development Commission began accepting applications on Feb. 14 for Startup PDX: Challenge, a new initiative to connect startups to all Portland has to offer. Sporting goods startups are encouarged to apply…
Perry Ellis Lowers Q4 Guidance
Perry Ellis International, Inc. indicated a shipment delay in part resulted in fourth-quarter results coming in below expectations…
Skechers Distribution Center Certified as Largest LEED Gold Building in the U.S.
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that its North American distribution center in Rancho Belago, CA has been officially certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. Designed and built by developer Highland Fairview to the highest environmental standa
