Consumer Electronics Show to Launch Sports Tech Marketplace
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), in a partnership with SFIA, announced the launch of the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase of the latest in sports technology set to debut at the 2015 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show.) Presented by
Cudas Footwear Hires Midwest Sales Reps
Cudas Footwear hired Joe Denne, along with his associates, Kathy Bullard and Kirby Laughlin of Denne Sport Sales to oversee sales efforts in the Midwest…
Adidas Keeps U.S. Ban on Third-Party Marketplace Sales
Adidas AG will continue to ban its U.S. dealers from selling its products on third-party marketplace sites such as Amazon.com and EBay.com, despite agreeing to reverse the policy in Germany to address the concerns of anti-trust regulators in its native co
Halfords’ Premium Bike Sales Surge Leading into Tour de France
Halfords Group plc reported premium bike sales surged 35.1 percent in the 13 weeks ended June 27, thanks to favorable weather and the rising popularity of road biking in the United Kingdom, which has produced the last two winners of the Tour de France…
Adidas Reaches Agreement with Manchester United
Manchester United has reached a ten year agreement with Adidas for a global technical sponsorship and dual branded licensing deal for a minimum guarantee of £750 million, subject to certain adjustments, beginning with the 2015/2016 campaign. For the 2014/
Vasque To Celebrate 50th Anniversary at OR Show
Vasque will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer at the Outdoor Retailer show with a special honor to its retail partners…
Dick’s SG to Celebrate San Antonio Opening
Dick's Sporting Goods is planning a three-day grand opening celebration, Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, at its new South Park Mall location (2310 S.W. Military Drive) in San Antonio…
Nike’s RiskEverything Draws Nearly 400M Online Views
Nike said its popular #RiskEverything campaign series around the World Cup – including “Risk Everything,” “Winner Stays” and “The Last Game” – have racked up 397 million online views to date. Twenty-three million peopl
Sig Sauer Appoints General Merchandise Manager
Sig Sauer,” Inc. announced the promotion of Jeff Creamer to executive director and general merchandise manager…
Mounting Solutions Plus Hires Consulting Firm
Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP), a manufacturer and distributor of firearm accessories, has hired the business consulting firm of Growth Strategy Partners to analyze and improve their business…
Running USA: Running Participation Surges Again in 2013
According to Running USA, running participation generated yet another banner year in 2013, with total running event finishers in the U.S. climbing 22.5 percent to 19.0 million. The gains were led by non-traditional running events, half-marathons and women
The Buckle Ekes Out Small June Comp Gain
The Buckle’s same-stores sales inched up 0.7 percent in June. Total sales increased 2.8 percent to $84.8 million…
Quiksilver Announces Additional Licensing Agreements
Quiksilver, Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC, entered into licensing agreements for several product categories, including Roxy young girls and children’s apparel, watches and socks/legwear, as well as other product categories including lu
OIWC to Hold First Networking Event in SoCal
OIWC will host its inaugural Southern California Network Night at Adidas Outdoor in Los Angeles on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. as part of its expansion into the region…
Sports Authority Updates New York/New Jersey Stores
Sports Authority will host grand reopening events for its 25 redesigned stores in the New York and New Jersey area on Saturday, July 12…
