Luxottica Reports U.S., Emerging Markets Sustained Growth in Q2
Luxottica achieved positive results in the majority of the geographic areas in which it operates, with excellent performance in North America, Australia and all emerging countries. The Italian company said its Oakley and Ray Ban brands continued to grow a
Brooks Sports Names Nation’s 25 Most Inspiring High School Running Coaches
After reviewing more than 1,300 nominations for high school track and/or cross country coaches who inspire their athletes every day, Brooks Sports, Inc. announced this year’s top 25 and will share each coach’s unique, poignant story with the r
Lids Team Sports/Nike Reach Three-Year Deal with Valparaiso
Lids Team Sports, a division of Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group, and the Valparaiso University Athletic Department have entered into a renewal agreement for three additional years. Per the deal, Nike will remain the official provider of Crusader uni
Antigua Group Enters Tennis Apparel Market
The Antigua Group, Inc., well known in the golf apparel, sports licensing and casual wear business for over 30 years, announced its entrance into the tennis market with a line of men's and women's performance apparel…
Hush Puppies Launches FIVE Microsite
To further attract a new male consumer, Hush Puppies launched an entire micro-site that is dedicated to and builds out the personality of the “Renegade Man,” www.hushpuppiesfive.com…
Schutt Donates Helmet to Military Veteran Semi-Pro Football Player
Schutt Sports is joining forces with the armed forces and giving back to war veterans. Schutt Sports has donated an ION 4D helmet to Mike Wright, a semi-pro football player for the Randolph Oilers in Massachusetts…
Skechers Slashes Q2 Loss
Skechers USA narrowed its loss in its second quarter, to $1.8 million or 4 cents a share, from $29.9 million, or 62 cents, a year ago. Revenues were down 11.6 percent to $384.0 million compared to $434.4 million in the year-ago quarter. Ongoing inventory
Clif Bar and Company Becomes Pinnacle Member of the Conservation Alliance
Clif Bar & Company has committed to become The Conservation Alliance’s next Pinnacle Member. Pinnacle Membership is reserved for companies that contribute at least $100,000 annually to the organization…
Jones Group’s Revenues Dip in Q2
The Jones Group Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter of 2012 were $855 million, as compared with $887 million for the second quarter of 2011…
Black Diamond Equipment Hires New Rep Agency
Black Diamond Equipment has partnered with the newly created agency, All Mountain Group to service its dealers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states. The agency is comprised of partners Russ Clune, Al Diamond, Tyler Merritt and Erik Mushial…
Outdoor Divas Leaving Pearl Street Mall
Outdoor Divas is moving its flagship store in Boulder from Pearl Street Mall to a shopping center two miles away. The move trades a location in a prestigious and pricey downtown pedestrian mall for a shopping center anchored by Whole Foods that offers ple
Gregory Mountain Products Hires Product Line Manager
Gregory Mountain Products has hired Rebecca Larsen as product line manager, where she will collaborate with the product development, sales and marketing teams to support the brand’s continued market share growth…
Rocky Brands’ Q2 Impacted by Storm Damage
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported earnings in its second quarter slumped to $218,000, or 3 cents a share, from $2.3 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. Revenues were down 15.1 percent to $44.4 million from $52.3 million. Rocky Brands noted that on June 29, severe
Fivefingers to be Advertised on London Buses
Vibram is launching an outdoor ad campaign on London buses to promote its Fivefingers as a training shoe in advance of the Olympic Games, according to reports in the U.K. The ‘Train With’ campaign targeting Central London on bus super-sides wi
Burton Holds Third Annual Women’s Leadership Day
As part of Burton’s ongoing initiative to be the employer of choice and brand of choice for women, the company held their 3rd bi-annual Burton Women’s Leadership Day this week, at the Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes, VT…
