Over the next five years, Nike, Inc. will invest $50 million in the U.S. to increase the physical activity of kids in schools and communities as well as target advocacy efforts to inspire kids and draw additional resources to the effort. As part of this
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Snow Peak Opens First U.S. Store
Snow Peak will officially open its first U.S. retail location at 410 NW 14th Avenue in downtown Portland on Friday March 1st…
Under Armour to Outfit USA Olympic Gymnasts
Under Armour, Inc. will provide performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for the USA Gymnastics athletes, coaches, and staff for the next eight years, through the 2020 Olympic Games. This is the brand’s first sponsorship of a national governi
Zoot Sports to Sponsor Boulder Coaching
Zoot Sports signed a two-year partnership as the official apparel and running shoe sponsor for Boulder Coaching. The Colorado-based company works to develop individualized training programs…
Easton-Bell Names Doering SVP Global Sales – IBD and Action Sports
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., which owns the Easton, Bell, Blackburn, Riddell and Giro brands – announced Bernie Doering will rejoin the company as senior vice president – global sales, IBD and Action Sports. Doering will report to Terry G. Lee, executive cha
TJX Companies Comps Rose 7 Percent in Last Fiscal Year
The TJX Companies, Inc., which acquired Sierra Trading Post in December, 2012, reported net sales for the 53-week fiscal year ended Feb. 2, reached $25.9 billion, a 12 percent increase over last year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the year on a
PGA Tour Superstore Awards $5,000 Grant to Dallas Program
PGA TOUR Superstore will provide a $5,000 grant to The First Tee of Greater Dallas to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf…
Golfsmith Opens Largest Golf Store in Oklahoma
Golfsmith International opened its first Oklahoma location in the Quail Springs area of Oklahoma City, OK. The new interactive store is the largest golf store in the state…
Steve Madden’s Q4 Profits Improve
Steve Madden reported fourth-quarter sales increased increased 12.8 percent to $315.5 million. Retail comparable store sales increased 5.9 percent. Gross margin improved to 39.3 percent compared to 35.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011…
VF Appoints New Eagle Creek President
VF Corporation announced Roger Spatz as president, Eagle Creek. Roger has served as interim president since July 2011…
Nike CEO and Michelle Obama to Unveil Phys Ed Program
Nike chief executive Mark Parker will join First Lady Michelle Obama to make an announcement next Thursday in Chicago to make a major announcement to bring physical activity back to schools. According to a press briefing, the First Lady will also be joine
Timex Launches Social Media Platform for Endurance Athletes
Timex launched TimexRewards.com, an innovative social media initiative that rewards Timex advocates for sharing branded content related to endurance sports…
FGL Sports Reports 2.9 Percent Comps Growth in Q4
FGL Sports' fourth quarter retail sales reached C$444.2 million ($447mm) in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 29, 2012, up 4.5 percent compared with the same period in 2011, according to financial results released by its parent company Canadian Tire Corp
Garmin’s Outdoor and Fitness Segments Diverge in Fourth Quarter
Garmin Ltd. said revenues at its Outdoor segment declined 2 percent to $119 million in the fourth quarter, coming off 35 percent growth a year earlier. Growth was driven by dog and golf-related products. Revenues at Garmin’s Fitness segment increase
SPRI Products Hires National Sales Manager
SPRI Products, Inc., a distributor of rubberized resistance products and fitness accessories, has hired Bill Ciszewski as national sales manager, responsible for managing accounts in the specialty fitness retail, government retail and international channe
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