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
Foot Locker to Ramp Up Capital Spending in 2013
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its the board of directors approved a $220 million capital expenditure program for 2013, a significant increase over the approximately $163 million spent in 2012. The company plans to invest in its many growth opportunitie
Fast Company Names World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Fitness
Fast Company Magazine released its list of World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies, which included in order of rank Nike, Zombies, Run!, Soul Cycle, EMB Live Fitness, Elliptigo, Zumba, FITiST, Strava and Green Revolution…
MTRiP Reports Reservation Spikes at Western Mountain Resorts
According to the most recently released data by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP), actual occupancy as well as reservations for the coming six months increased in January due to an improving economy and snowfall.
CalPERS To Sell Stock in Gun Manufacturers
CalPERS on Tuesday moved to unload $5 million worth of investments in Smith & Wesson and Sturm Ruger and follows the Dec. 14 shootings in Newtown, CO…
Oscar Pistorius Loses Ad Deals With Nike, Oakley
Nike Inc. confirmed that it had no plans to use Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, the South African sports star was charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, in future campaigns. Oakley also suspended its contract with Pistorius…
