Adidas Claims Victory in Nike/Flyknit Lawsuit
A German court ruled a temporary injunction brought by Nike over Adidas sales of the Adizero Primeknit running shoe cannot be sustained, according to a report in Reuters…
A.T. Cross Optical’s Q3 Sales Up 8 Percent
The Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native eyewear brands, had third quarter revenue of $19.5 million, an 8.0 percent increase compared to last year, parent company A.T. Cross Company reported…
RECALL: Louis Garneau Sports Inc.’s Pulse LTD 2009 Bikes
FGL Sports of Canada is voluntarily issuing a targeted consumer recall of the Pulse LTD 2009 hybrid bicycle due to a manufacturing defect…
NOAA: Wavering El Nino Makes Winter Forecast Iffy
The western half of the continental U.S. and central and northern Alaska could be in for a warmer-than-average winter, while most of Florida might be colder-than-normal December through February, according to NOAA’s annual Winter Outlook…
Big Rock Sports Acquires Sea Striker and Star Rods
Big Rock Sports, LLC, based in Burlington, NC, and Sea Striker International, LLC, based in Morehead City, NC, announced the completion of Big Rock Sports’ acquisition of Sea Striker and Star Rods. The acquisition includes products that have been th
Amex: Highest Performing Entrepreneurs Take More Risks
The highest performing small businesses that participated in a recent survey for American Express are owned or managed by entrepreneurs who are significantly more inclined to take risks, make growth a priority, invest in their business and reward repeat c
American Express: Small Businesses Confidence Inching Up
While economic uncertainty persists, there are signs that many entrepreneurs feel more confident and less stressed this fall, according to the latest findings of the American Express Open Small Business Monitor…
Skechers Announces Celebrity Hosts for Fourth Annual Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that legendary Hall of Fame baseball manager Tommy Lasorda, Dancing with the Stars co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet, and fitness expert Denise Austin will host the fourth annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday, Oct
Wolverine Worldwide’s Q3 Earnings Slide
Wolverine Worldwide reported revenue for the third quarter declined 2.4 percent to $353.1 million. Adjusted for 6 cents per share of non-recurring expenses related to the acquisition of the Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG) of Collective Brands, Inc., e
Nike Announces Deal with IOC
Nike will become the official supplier of uniforms and product to International Olympic Committee members and staff from January 2013…
Point6 Joins The Conservation Alliance
Point6 has become the newest member of The Conservation Alliance, an association of outdoor companies that has raised millions to conserve North America’s wild places…
NSGA Secures Coach K as Keynote Speaker for 2013 Management Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has announced that Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski, will serve as a keynote speaker on Day 2 (Tuesday) of its 2013 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit, taking place May 5-8, 2013 at PGA National Resort & Spa
Sporting and Leisure Stores Outperform in September
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores’ sales increased 0.8 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month in September and 3.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to estimates released Monday by the U.S. Department of Commerce. That comp
Yue Yuen Revenues Down in September, Flat Through Fourth Quarter
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited generated net consolidated operating revenue of $572.5 million in September, down four percent from a year earlier. For the nine months ended Sept. 30, net consolidated revenue reached $5.38 billion, which was roughly
Container Cargo Volume Signals Retailers Expect Strong Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation said its latest forecast of container cargo traffic signals that U.S. retailers are expecting solid growth in holiday sales…
