Spyder Hires Tina Pemberton to Represent Ontario Sales Territory
Spyder Active Sports appointed Tina Pemberton as the new sales representative in Ontario, Canada…
Teva Launches Clean Water Campaign for World Water Day
Teva has launched a a new initiative called “Pair for A Foot” with a goal of protecting one linear foot of global waterways for every pair of Teva shoes and sandals sold in 2011. The commitment will be attained through donations to clean water non-profits
L.L. Bean Donates $250,000 to Help Japanese Recovery Efforts
L.L. Bean is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief operations in Japan. L.L.Bean operates 20 stores, a call center, and administrative offices in Japan, with most of these locations in the greater Tokyo area. Five of L.L.Bean'
Sport Chalet Partners with Soles4Souls to Help Japan Quake Victims
Soles4Souls and Sport Chalet have joined forces again to bring shoes to victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the Pacific Rim. With more than 500,000 individuals homeless and living in shelters in Japan, the proud and prosperous
Study: Team Sports Providing Insufficient Amount of Exercise
A new study, released in the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, finds that children and teens who play sports might not get enough daily exercise…
DSW Q4 Sales Rise 16.2% on 14.9% Comps Growth
DSW Inc. said net income reached $18.5 million on net sales of $468.5 million for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, 2011, up 38.0% and 16.2% respectively from the quarter ended Jan. 30, 2010. Same store sales increased 14.9% for the comparable period on t
Brown Shoe’s Q4 Earnings Slide on Higher Sourcing Costs
Brown Shoe Co. reported sales for the fourth quarter increased 6.8% to $604.5 million. Famous Footwear's sales were up 3.7% to $355.5 million, driven by a 4.9% same-store sales increase, Companywide, earnings were down as higher margins at Famous Foo
DJO Global to Acquire Dr. Comfort
DJO Global, Inc., a provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, announced that one of its indirect subsidiaries has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Rikco International, LLC, doing busines
Soles4Souls Seeks Donations in Response to Japan Earthquake
Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe charity, is offering individuals looking to assist the victims of the devastating 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan last week an opportunity to help. Individuals, retailers and manufacturers can visit www.giveshoes.org an
Etonic Renews Rally for the Cure Sponsorship
Etonic has renewed its partnership with Rally for the Cure, a breast cancer awareness program benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. As an official partner for 2011, Etonic will provide golf and running footwear for Rally for the Cure golf and tennis eve
VF Corp. Rolls Out Five-Year Growth Plans
VF Corp. on Monday unveiled new five-year financial targets with a goal of adding $5 billion in revenues and $5 in earnings per share growth from 2010 levels. Not surprisingly, its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition is expected to fuel that expansion…
Zimmerman Resigns from Legacy
Andy Zimmerman, who resigned as CEO of Legacy Paddlesports last week, said he has retained his stake in the company and will not compete against it…
Amer Sports to Double Ski Production in Bulgaria
Amer Sports plans to invest BGN7.8 million, or $5.5 million at current exchange rates, to expand its Pamporovo ski factory in the Bulgarian mountain resort of Chepelare over the next three years. When completed, the project will double the factory’s
Dick’s SG Reports Strong Fourth Quarter on Strong Comp Store Sales Growth
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. posted a bigger-than-expected quarterly profit and forecast a strong year ahead as it saw margins swell and online sales rise during the holiday quarter. Footwear and apparel strength drove an overall comp increase of 9.4%.
Rocky Brands Names New Presidents
Rocky Brands has completed its management restructuring, naming three new presidents to oversee key aspects of the company, announced David Sharp, president and COO. The newly created positions include Gary Adam, president of International Sales; Jason Br
