Asics Becomes Title Sponsor of LA Marathon
Asics has signed on as title sponsor of the LA Marathon. Los Angeles is the first US marathon where Asics holds a title sponsorship. The title sponsorship runs through 2015. Asics replaces Honda as featured sponsor of LA Marathon…
Military Technology Company Launches Boot Camp Workouts Shoe
SKYDEX Technologies, Inc. announced releasing its camouflage Battle Trainer athletic shoe for military and consumers…
Nike to Sponsor Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers confirmed a new partnership that will see the club’s kit sponsorship move from Umbro to the Nike brand from the start of the 2013-14 season…
Quiksilver Initiates Search for Independent Director
Quiksilver notified the New York Stock Exchange that it has initiative a search for, and intends to appoint, an fifth independent director in the next 60 to 90 days to replace Paul Speaker, who resigned from the company Feb. 5…
Puma Launches First Cradle to Cradle Collection
Puma launched InCycle, the brand's first closed-loop collection of footwear, apparel and accessories, all of which have earned the “Cradle to Cradle Certified Basic” certification. Puma's InCycle products are entirely biodegradable or recyclable
ISPO Munich Attendance Sets Record Despite Recession
Attendance at ISPO Munich 2013 increased 4 percent to a record 81,000 professionals, again demonstrating the countercyclical nature of the sporting goods industry…
Native and Costa Eyewear Parent Investigates Divesting Lagging Accessory Division
A.T. Cross Company hired an investment firm to explore a possible divestiture of its legacy Cross Accessory Division (CAD), which has overshadowed double-digit growth of its Native and Costa eyewear business…
Intersport Inks FIBA Sponsorship
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and Intersport announced the signing of a global partnership agreement within the “Official Sports Retailer” category for the 2013-2015 FIBA Competitions, including all Continental Championships i
Aldo Group Signs License Agreement with Bebe Stores
Bebe Stores, Inc. has entered into a strategic global licensing agreement with Aldo Product Services (APS), a division of the Aldo Group, to design, manufacture and distribute Bebe’s footwear…
Cybex Gains Shareholder Approval for Going Private
Cybex International, Inc., the U.S. manufacturer of exercise equipment, announced that its proposed “going private” merger was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders Feb. 6….
Apax Partners Completes Acquisition Of Cole Haan; Jack Boys Named As Cole Haan’s CEO
Apax Partners completed the previously announced acquisition of Cole Haan LLC from Nike, Inc. In connection with the closing, Jack Boys has been named CEO of Cole Haan, effective immediately. Boys previously served for 10 years as the CEO of Converse, Inc
Johnson Outdoors Logs Fiscal Q1 Profit on Strong Marine Electronics, Jetboil Deal
Johnson Outdoors Inc. swung to a profit on a 9 percent increase in revenues in the first quarter ended Dec. 28, 2012, thanks in large part to its thriving Marine Electronics segment and the addition of Jetboil, which it acquired on Nov. 14, 2012. Watercr
NOCSAE Agrees to Fund $855,000 Largely for Concussion Research
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) announced an agreement to fund $855,657 in sports medicine and concussion research. More than 85 percent of this total – $727,669 – specifically will focus on research to reduce
Whistler Blackcomb Sees Flat Skier Visits in Fourth Quarter
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported revenue increased 2 percent to $50.3 million on flat ski visits thanks to continued growth in effective ticket price (“ETP”) and spend per guest in the three months ended Dec. 31, 2012. Total season pass and frequ
Will Manzer Among 110 to Lose Jobs in EMS Reorganization
The new owners of Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) have dismissed its CEO Will Manzer and will relocate the New Hampshire-based outdoor specialty retailer’s distribution and other back-office functions to Connecticut in a costing cutting move that will
