Nike Sells Ownership of United Soccer Leagues
Nike Inc. has sold its majority ownership stake in the United Soccer Leagues to Atlanta-based NuRock Soccer Holdings LLC. In conjunction with the deal, Nike said it has reached a long-term agreement with the USL in which its Umbro brand will be the league
DSW Second Quarter Net Down, But Beats Estimates; Raises Fiscal Year Outlook
DSW Inc.'s second-quarter profit fell 31% on falling margins and higher costs, but the drop was less than analysts expected and comp declines slowed. As a result, the off-price shoe chain boosted its earnings target for the year to a range or 37 cent
Sport Supply Group Sees Fiscal Q4 Earnings Up; Top Line Dips on Catalog Business
Cost-cutting efforts and strength from the team dealer business boosted fiscal fourth quarter earnings growth for Sport Supply Group, Inc., but top line revenues slipped 2.3% to $59.7 million for the period ended June 30 from $61.1 million in the year-ago
Billabong Sees FY Earnings Crippled by U.S
Billabong International Ltd. saw top line growth for the fiscal year ended June 30 boosted by acquisitions and a weaker Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar and euro, but earnings slid on a non-cash impairment charge in retail assets. That charge of
Nike Sells Ownership of Soccer League
Nike Inc. said it has sold its majority ownership stake in the United Soccer Leagues to Atlanta-based NuRock Soccer Holdings LLC. In conjunction with the deal, Nike said it has reached a long-term agreement with the USL in which its Umbro brand will be th
Helly Hansen Promotes Turner to VP Sales in U.S.
Helly Hansen promoted Brent Turner to vice president of sales for the U.S. market. Brent joined Helly Hansen as the key account manager in the company’s Seattle office in November 2008…
Quiksilver and Roxy Enter into Optical Licenses
A&A Optical has announced an agreement with Quiksilver Technical Division, headquartered in Hossegor, France, to be the exclusive supplier of Quiksilver and Roxy ophthalmic eyewear throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico…
Easton Partners with Pitch In For Baseball
Easton Sports has partnered with Pitch In For Baseball, a non-profit organization which collects and delivers new and gently-used youth baseball and softball equipment to communities around the globe…
TotallySoccer.com Introduces Custom Soccer Uniforms
TotallySoccer.com, through its North American manufacturing capabilities, recently unveiled the option for teams to create custom color soccer uniforms….
Tifosi Targets Running Market with New Sales Reps
Tifosi Optics hired six sales representatives to target run-specific retailers. Not only will Tifosi Optics be reaching out to run retailers in the coming years, but they also plan to target running consumers in run-specific media in 2010 and beyond…
Cybex Renames Exercise Institute
Cybex International, Inc. announced the re-branding of its research arm as the Cybex Institute for Exercise Science, with the continued mission of disseminating scientifically accurate information applicable to the disciplines of general fitness, sports p
Report: Price Even More Important to Consumers, but Don’t Forget Quality
Following on a study conducted last summer by The SportsOneSource Group that indicated that price had become the number one motivating factor in determining where to shop for sporting goods or athletic footwear and apparel, it comes as no surprise that th
Foot Locker Breaks Even in Q2 on Weaker U.S
Foot Locker, Inc. expected second quarter sales to be very challenging due to the economy and the stimulus checks and tax-free holidays in the year-ago quarter, but sales still came in lower than expected for the period as traffic remained challenging in
Vick Return Has Retailers Debating Jersey Sales
Dick's Sporting Goods last week decided not to sell Michael Vick's No. 7 Philadelphia Eagles jersey—at least until it gauges the public's reaction to his return to football. But the majority of retailers with stores in the region, including
Under Armour and Patterson Dental Partner Around Mouthwear Line
Patterson Dental, based in St. Paul, Minn., announced that it has become the exclusive distributor of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear. The mouthwear was developed by Bite Tech Inc. and promises to not only protect the jaw from hits but to reduce stress
