Dorel to Aquire Control of Brazil’s Largest Bike Manufacturer and Brand
Dorel Industries Inc. announced it will acquire a 70 percent interest in Brazilian bike maker Caloi, which has a 40 percent share of the Brazilian market and operates the largest bike factory outside of Southeast Asia. Caloi's factory in Manaus will
Dick’s Sporting Goods and ESPN Introduce “Hell Week”
Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN introduced Hell Week, an original documentary chronicling the Station Camp High School football team as they endure a preseason overnight training camp deep in the Tennessee mountains. The documentary debuts Thursday, A
Sequential Brands Unveils Plans for Heelys Relaunch
Sequential Brands Group, the owner of Heelys, has announced new plans for Heelys that include an overhauled and expanded footwear collection, global marketing plans and the expansion into new product categories including backpacks and back-to-school acces
Russell Athletic Supports Uniform Giveaway
Russell Athletic brand ambassador and Washington wide receiver Pierre Garcon visited three Washington, DC area high schools, delivering their respective football teams with new Russell Athletic uniforms on Tuesday. The teams selected were from Thomas Jeff
Profile Enterprises to License Umbro for Youth Boys and Girls
Profile Enterprises has signed a license agreement to manufacture and distribute Umbro youth apparel for boys and girls, sizes 2-20. The Umbro youth collection will officially launch for Holiday 2013…
Bass Pro Poised to Clinch Tax Incentives for Texas Store
The City of Round Rock will vote Aug. 22 on whether to approve a 10-year incentive agreement that could return up to $4.5 million in sales tax and development costs to Bass Pro Shops if they develop a proposed store in the Texas city, according to the Rou
Giant Group Rides Asia to 4.1 Percent Growth in First Half
Giant Group, believed to be one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers, reported revenue rose 4.1 percent to TWD27.2 billion ($914 mm) for the first six months ended June 30, largely on the strength of sales in Asia…
Japan and Korea Buoy Mammut’s First Half Results
Mammut Sports Group increased net revenue by 9.2 percent to CHF100.3 million ($132 mm) in the six months ended June 30, largely on the strength of its growing Asian business, according to interim results released by Conzzeta Group, its Swiss parent compan
Hireko Golf to Distribute Aerotech Golf Shafts
Aerotech Golf of Bellingham, WA has added club manufacturer Hireko Golf as an authorized dealer of its composite iron shafts, which are the most popular being used on the PGA and Champions Tours…
Nathan Hires Junior Designer
Nathan, which makes hydration, visibility, and essential performance gear, has hired Adam Karl as the brand’s newest junior industrial designer…
Mammut’s Impressive First Half Growth Propelled by Asia
Mammut Sports Group increased net revenue by 9.2 percent to CHF 100.3 million ($132 mm) in the six months ended June 30, thanks in large part to its growing business in Japan, Korea and China, according to interim results released by Conzzeta Group, its p
Hibbett Sports Renews $30 Million Credit Facility
Hibbett Sports, Inc. executed a new Master Note Aug. 9 renewing its existing unsecured revolving credit facility between it, its subsidiaries and Regions Bank…
APMA Introduces New Rating System for Footwear
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) has introduced a new rating system for footwear. The program is called the APMA Seal of Acceptance/Approval. The APMA Seal of Acceptance and Seal of Approval are granted to products found to promote good f
Foot Locker Rolls Out New Commercial Featuring NBA Stars Harden and Curry
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled its newest national commercial highlighting its “Approved” sneakers and gear. The spot features James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors…
Sports Chek’s Q2 Comps Jump 10 Percent
Revenues at FGL Sports increased 0.7 percent in the second quarter ended June 29, to Canadian $337.4 million (U.S. $326.8 mm), according to the financial report of its parent, Canadian Tire Inc…
