Report: Ex-Performance Sports Chairman Exploring Bid
Graeme Roustan, the former chairman of Performance Sports Group Ltd., is weighing a possible bid for the company, according to a report from Reuters.
Rudy Project Tempts Dealers with Markup Opportunity
Rudy Project North America stated that all dealers would be able to purchase helmets at one-third of MSRP, resulting in an everyday 3 times markup.
Study: Consumer Groups Favor Different Olympic Sports
Consumers who are rugby fans and skiers are 154.23 percent more likely to be fans of targeted and less mainstream Olympic sports. At least that’s what Digilant, a global programmatic media company that partners with brands and agencies, found.
Rawlings Remains Official Baseball of NCAA Championships
Baseball’s category leader renewed its exclusive status with the NCAA as the Official Baseball of the 2017-21 NCAA championships.
Best Buy Provides Upbeat Outlook For Wearables
Best Buy Inc. said strength in wearables helped the electronics chain deliver better-than-expected sales for its second quarter.
Skullcandy Gains An Extra $26.6M In Acquisition Fight
Turns out active-lifestyle audio tech brand Skullcandy Inc. (Nasdaq:SKUL) is worth more than the market thought it was.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
Converse… For Your Back?
Converse, the iconic shoe brand owned by Nike Inc. will release a capsule of water resistant gear for fall/winter ’16, which includes footwear…and apparel… and a backpack.
Planet Fitness Clubs Sponsor Louisville Triple Crown Road Race
Planet Fitness is extending its reach outside the gym by signing on as the presenting sponsor for The Louisville Triple Crown of Running (LTCOR) three race series.
Hoka Launches 2016 Postal Nationals, Partners with UROC
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, opened up registration for the Hoka One One Postal Nationals cross-country competition, and partnered with Ultra Race of Champions.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Openings For Two Stores In CA
Dick’s Sporting Goods set grand opening celebrations for two stores in California in Lodi and Morgan Hill.
Whitewater Course Reopened Near Charlotte
The U.S. National Whitewater Center reopened its whitewater channels August 10 after implementing a new water management plan that better accounts for turbidity.
Epoch Lacrosse Hires National Team Sales Rep
Epoch Lacrosse said Joe Lombardo has come on board as its national team sales representative. Ryan Hurley has been promoted to partner and director of sales and Brian Hochman to creative and content director.
Skullcandy Spurns Incipio for Better Offer
The audio accessories for action sports, music and gaming enthusiasts reached an agreement Tuesday to be acquired by Mill Road Capital Management LLC.
Wearables Boost Best Buy’s Q2 Sales
Best Buy Inc. reported a surprising positive same-store gain in the second quarter, thanks in part to strength in its fitness wearables.
