Report: Under Armour Close to Signing Kevin Durant
Under Armour is set to offer Kevin Durant up to $30 million a year for an endorsement deal, according to a report in the Daily News. Durant's Nike contract paid him $60 million over seven years…
RECALL: 3,100 Avigo 20-Inch Bikes by Toys “R” Us
Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif. has recalled about 3,100 Avigo youth bicycles sold exclusively at Toys “R” Us because the front wheel on the bicycle can detach and pose a fall hazard…
Bon-Ton Appoints CEO
Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. aappointed Kathryn Bufano to the position of president and CEO of the company, effective Aug, 25…
Reef Hires Jay McGregor as VP of Sales
Reef hired Jay McGregor is its new VP of sales for the Americas and APAC regions. He was most recently VP of sales, Americas, Gerber Legendary Blades…
K2 Ski Names Colorado Rep
K2 Sports has appointed Clem Smith as the K2 Skis sales representative for Colorado. Smith will be responsible for sales of all K2 Ski products and Backcountry Access (BCA) backcountry tools…
MusclePharm Signs Deal With Johnny Manziel
MusclePharm Corporation signed a multi-year endorsement deal with former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL first-round draft pick Johnny Manziel…
Descente Grows Q1 Sales 16.3 Percent On Strength in Asia
Japan's Descente Ltd. reported sales increased 16.3 percent to ¥23.4 billion ($229mm) in the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, as a big increase in sales of Athletic Wear offset slight declines in Golf and Outdoor sales during the company’s s
Zamst Partners With Area Code Baseball
Zamst announced a nationwide sponsorship with Area Code Baseball to be the official bracing/supports brand. As part of the sponsorship, Zamst will provide sport-specific products at Area Code events, in addition to injury prevention and rehab seminars, pr
Taurus Names New President and CEO
Taurus Holdings, Inc. announces Anthony Acitelli as their new President and CEO…
Mountain Khakis Names First Posse Outlaw
Mountain Khakis announces that High Country Outfitters' sales associate Dorota Peterson has earned the POSSE Outlaw title for the first half of 2014…
Yakima Names Whirlpool Exec as New CEO
Yakima Products, Inc. has hired Ryan Martin as its new CEO, effective immediately. Martin was most recently global director of strategy and business development with Whirlpool Corporation, where he worked closely with Yakima's Taiwanese parent compan
NRF: Retail Industry Adds 27,000 Jobs in July
The National Retail Federation calculated retail industry (excluding autos and gasoline) employment increased by 27,000 jobs in July 2014.
Adidas Issues Profit Warning As Golf Sales Plunge, Russia Outlook Worsens
Adidas AG will not meet 2015 financial targets due to a freefall in global golf sales and the souring outlook in Russia. The company reported Thursday that second quarter sales increased 10 percent on a currency-neutral basis, driven by 14 percent growth
Gildan Activewear’s Q3 Earnings Flat
Gildan Activewear reported sales in the third quarter amounted to $693.8 million, up 12.9 percent from the year-ago quater. Net earnings were basically flat at $116.0 million, or 94 cents per share, compared with net earnings of $115.8 million, or 94 cent
Super.natural Appoints North American Sales Directors
Super.natural, a maker of natural and synthetic blended performance apparel, hired Troy Ballard as director of sales in the United States and announced Robbie Stevens will take on the same position in Canada…