Yue Yuen reported sales in the first quarter rose 7.3 percent to $1.97 billion compared to the same period last year. Net profits rose 28.4 percent…
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360fly Signs Mountain Biking Champ Todd Wells to Roster
360fly Inc., a Pittsburgh, PA start-up company that will begin shipping its first action camera in August, signed mountain biking champion Todd Wells as its newest brand ambassador…
361 Degrees Forms Strategic Cooperation with LeTV Sports
361 Degrees International Limited, one of the leading sports brand enterprises in China, signed a framework agreement with LeTV Sports Culture Develop (Beijing) Co. in a strategic alliance for joint co-operation…
Interbike’s New Inside Test Track Designed for Conventional and E-bikes
Interbike will provide an indoors test track at this years show so attendees can better evaluate the performance of motor systems and bicycle designs, including E-bikes, Fat Bikes, and Urban/Lifestyle bikes.
Atomic and Salomon Get New Marketing Manager
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor (ASWO) appointed Nick Castagnoli as the new North American regional marketing manager for winter sports equipment at its Atomic and Salomon brands…
White Sierra Hires Rep Agencies
White Sierra has hired two new sales rep groups, K&L Sports and Fifth Row Center, to enhance sales of its outdoor and travel apparel in two key regions…
Adidas Renews Agreement with Eastern Michigan Athletics
The Eastern Michigan University Department of Athletic and Adidas announced a new contract that extends their partnership through the 2021-22 athletic season…
Outdoor Retailer Taking Applications for Made in America Showcase
Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Retailer have begun taking applications for the Made in America Product Showcase at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2015…
House Narrowly Passes TPA Trade Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday took the first step toward resuscitating the White House’s trade agenda by passing legislation granting President Obama fast-track authority…
Nike’s Directors to Retire
Nike Inc. announced Douglas G. Houser and Orin C. Smith have decided to retire from the Nike board of directors and not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders in September 2015…
Hydro-Photon Appoints VP of Sales and Marketing
Hydro-Photon, Inc. (HPI), makers of industry leading SteriPEN Handheld UV Water Purifiers, has appointed Warren Mason as Vice President of Sales and Marketing…
Kwik Goal Wins Rights to Distribute Uhlsport Goalkeeper Products in US
Kwik Goal, Ltd. has become the exclusive distributor of Uhlsport’s premium goalkeeper products and other soccer equipment (e.g. balls, shin guards, etc.) in the U.S. effective immediately…
Foot Locker And Asics America Launch ‘Real Lives. Real Runners’.
Foot Locker, Inc. partnered with Asics America Corporation to launch its “Real Lives. Real Runners.” campaign, ahead of the 2015 TCS New York City Marathon…
Iconix Brand Group Appoints CFO
Iconix Brand Group Inc. which owns rights to the Danskin, Ocean Pacific, Umbro brands, appointed David K. Jones as executive vice president and chief financial officer…
SFIA: Wholesale Shipments Surpass $84 Billion
Wholesale shipments of sports and fitness products increased by 3.5 percent in 2014, propelling the industry to total sales exceeding $84.2 billion, according to the latest State of the Industry Report…