In a monumental development within the fast-growing industry of Mixed Martial Arts-inspired clothing, Toronto-based Authentic Brands Group, which is headed by sporting goods industry dealmeister Jamie Salter, has acquired three MMA apparel brands, includi
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Eurobike 2010 Sees Traffic Uptick
Cycling fans worldwide turned out for the Eurobike 2010 trade show in Friedrichschafen, Germany last week as attendance at this year’s marquee cycling event rose 6% from the prior year mark, as 41,482 spectators enjoyed the festivities. Past that, a
Eco Index Pilot Program Launches Beta Test Process
The Outdoor Eco Index is drawing attention from companies in Europe and the U.S. as the the “Beta Phase 1” version of the product-level environmental assessment tool begins testing…
Zumiez Hikes Quarterly Profit Outlook
Zumiez Inc. hiked its third-quarter earnings outlook to a range of 25 cents to 27 cents a share from 21 cents to 24 cents a share previously forecast due to better than expected sales and product margins…
Primal Wear to Sponsor U.S. Handcycling Federation
Primal Wear said it will be the official cycling apparel provider to the U.S. Handcycling Federation, a non-profit organization that creates integrated cycling opportunities for wheelchair users and athletes with lower-mobility impairments…
Saucony Appoints Chris Lindner as SVP, CMO
Saucony, Inc. appointed Chris Lindner to the newly created role of senior vice president/chief marketing officer. Prior to his new role at Saucony, Lindner was vice president of global marketing at Converse Inc., a subsidiary of Nike, Inc., where he…
R.G. Barry Widens Fourth-Quarter Loss
R.G. Barry Corp., whose footwear brands include Dearfoams' slippers and Terrasoles, reported net sales declined 9.1% for the fourth quarter to $16.6 million. The decline reflected lower quarterly sales to one major customer, partially offset by incre
Kenny Ballard to Leave in BOSG in October
Kenny Ballard, the president of Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), will resign at the end of October. BOSG distributes the Kelty, Sierra Design, Slumberjack, Wenger and Ultimate Direction brands. Ballard has decided to return east with his wife so th
Sports Direct Sales Rise 8.8% on World Cup Reach
Sports Direct International, the UK’s leading sports retailer, said interim sales relating for the period ending July 25, 2010 were up 8.8% to £408m ($637 mm) (2010: £375m) and gross profit increased 17.8% to £185m ($289 mm) (2010: £157m)…
August Comps Top Estimates, but September to Paint a Clearer BTS Picture
The 2010 retail year has been a bit of a “cat-and-mouse” game between a hypersensitive buying environment and frustrated economists and retailers who are seeking some sense of finality on the state of the retail market…
SGMA Identifies America’s Fittest Cities
While a significant percentage of Americans – from Maine to Hawaii – are utilizing home gyms and health clubs to exercise in order to stay fit, the largest concentration of 'fitness-oriented' Americans is in the 'Sun Belt.' According
Flat Fitty to Relocate to Carlsbad, CA
Flat Fitty, the maker of headwear for the action sports market, will be relocating from its Shenzhen, China production offices to its Carlsbad, CA offices in the immediate future…
Buff Inc. Appoints New Sales Team Members
Headwear maker Buff, Inc. has hired national sales manager Micah Hinton, and marketing manager, Cheryl Rebsamen, effective Sept. 20…
Coalson Named BowTech Director of Marketing
BowTech has introduced Samuel Coalson as its new Director of Marketing, Samuel Coalson….
Under Armour Launches Women’s Online Campaign
Under Armour Inc. launched a new online marketing campaign targeting female athletes. The digital marketing campaign consists of multiple 60-second and 30-second advertisements featuring Olympic gold medalist downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, soccer player Lau
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