Smartwool Taps Timberland Exec. to Head European Business
SmartWool Corporation hired Mike Lynskey as SmartWool European general manager. Lynskey will fill the role vacated by the promotion of Chris Hahn to chief administrative officer. He will assume responsibility for all aspects of SmartWool’s European
JJB Sports Widens First-Half Loss on Lack of Inventory
JJB Sports Plc said its first-half loss widened as it lacked enough inventory due to liquidity issues. But the U.K. sporting goods chain was encouraged by signs of improvement in its performance. The net loss from continuing and discontinued operations wa
Oakley Expands Customized Program to Watches and Backpacks
Oakley, Inc. announced the further expansion of its program that gives customers the option to customize select Oakley products. In addition to eyewear and performance goggles, the Oakley Custom Program (OCP) now includes timepieces and backpacks…
Terry Precision Bicycles Signs Licensing Agreement with ASI
Terry Precision Bicycles, the women's cycling company, signed a license agreement with Advanced Sports, Inc. (ASI) to distribute an expanded line of women's performance and lifestyle bicycles…
The Finish Line Q2 Sales Fall on 9.9% Comps Drop
The Finish Line, Inc. reported comparable store sales declined 9.9% in the second quarter ended Aug. 29 compared to a 4.9% increase last year. Net sales declined 11.4% to $298.7 million for the period compared to $337.0 million as a result of fewer stores
SCARPA Promotes to Fill Pro Sales post
SCARPA North America promoted Steve Jozefczyk to Pro Sales Representative and hired Danielle Rocks to fill Jozefczyk’s previous post as Sales Service Representative overseeing the Eastern U.S. and Canada…
Hanesbrands Agrees To Pay $13.8M To Strengthen Pension Plan
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, reached a $13.8 million settlement with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., agreeing to strengthen the funding of its retirement plan…
SGMA Warns Over China Trade
In response to President Obama's decision to impose 25-35% safeguard duties on Chinese-made tires, China's Ministry of Commerce announced that it would be initiating antidumping investigations against U.S. exports. China identified chickens and
Warrior Lacrosse Becomes Official Supplier To U.S. Men’s National Teams
U.S. Lacrosse has selected Warrior Lacrosse as the official equipment and apparel supplier to the U.S. men's national teams program. This is a six-year agreement between the two organizations to work together on a number of initiatives to promote Tea
Sport-Haley Announces Licensing Agreement for Como Sport
Sport-Haley, Inc. entered into a licensing agreement with Windsong Brands, LLC. Windsong has granted Sport-Haley an exclusive long-term license to distribute premium fashion apparel bearing the Como Sport label in the men's and women's sportswea
Weatherproof Signs Sponsorship Deal at Giants Stadium
Weatherproof, the outerwear company, will become the official “temperature sponsor” of Giants Stadium. The logo and the temperature will appear prior to kickoff on the Jumbotron and public address at all home games…
Life Time Fitness Restricting Use of New Nano
Life Time Fitness, a large fitness chain based in the Twin Cities, is restricting the use of Apple's new video-camera iPod Nano their use for privacy reasons…
AKU North America Names General Manager
AKU North America, based in Montreal, announced that Sam McCoubrey has been named general manager of AKU North America effective September 1.. McCoubrey is a veteran of the sporting goods industry and has decades of sales experience. Sam will be responsib
Benchmade Knife Company Hires New Employees
Benchmade Knife Company has hired four new employees within the customer service, finance, and sales departments…
Skate Footwear Growth Slows, but Performs for Back-to-School
Although skate shoe growth is showing some signs of softening, the category certainly is not in crash mode. Conversations within the industry as well as data from SportScanINFO indicates that what's occurring is a slowing in sales gains in the recess
