Nike Inc. announced its intention to accelerate investment in advanced footwear manufacturing in the United States, if a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPA) is passed and finalized. In a statement put out Friday, hours before President Barack Obama is to spea
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Merrell’s President Exits
Wolverine World Wide Inc. confirmed that Gene McCarthy, Merrell brand’s president since August 2013, had left the company, effective May. 4. Jim Gabel, president of Wolverine’s Performance Group, has assumed day-to-day leadership of the brand.
Glukos Signs Tobin Heath as Brand Ambassador
The Glukos Company Inc., a natural performance energy foods brand officially launching in May, announced the signing of United States Midfielder Tobin Heath. Heath, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, three-time NCAA champion, World Cup silver medalist…
Dorel Sports Reports Sluggish U.S. Clipped Q1 Sales Growth
Dorel Sports sales grew approximately 3 percent in currency-neutral terms in the first quarter ended March 31 as success overseas was tempered by the U.S., where bicycle sales slipped below year ago levels in January but got back on plan in March and Apri
CODI CEO Expects Consumer Businesses to Grow FY15 Earnings Despite Q1 Decline
Compass Group Diversified Holdings Inc. joined a growing number of companies that insisted their sporting goods businesses to deliver earnings growth this year despite lower than expected first quarter results…
Gaiam Reports Flat Q1 Sales Ahead of Kohl’s Launch
Gaiam Inc. reported net revenue in the first quarter ended March 31 was flat with a year earlier as it pruned catalog sales ahead of a massive launch of its yoga line at Kohl's…
Chaco’s ‘Fit for Adventure’ Brand Experience Tour Hits the Road Again
The Chaco Fit for Adventure Tour kicks off its second run at the Dominion Riverrock festival in Richmond, VA, May 15-17…
Dick’s SG Partners Again on Youth-Sports Documentary
Dick's Sporting Goods and Tribeca Digital Studios announced that they are partnering to produce a second documentary together with three-time Emmy nominated director Judd Ehrlich (Magic Camp, Run for Your Life)…
RECALL: 220 Snow Peak Axes
Snow Peak USA of Portland, OR has recalled about 220 axes because their handles can crack and allow the axe head to come loose and pose a threat to the user or bystanders…
Nike to Open First Brooklyn Store
Nike will open its first Brooklyn store. The 20,000-square-foot space will open on 2236 Nostrand Avenue in Flatbush, according to reports. It will also represent the second Nike Community Store program on the East Coast with one opening in April in Washin
Puma Cuts 2015 Guidance On Strong U.S. Dollar
Puma reported first-quarter profits fell 30 percent despite a 13 percent revenue gain. Sales grew 4.4 percent on currency-neutral terms. The company said its profit would be lower than expected in 2015 after the strong U.S. dollar hit its first-quarter ea
Shoes.com Adds Adidas and Under Armour to Assortment
Shoes.com has added Adidas and Under Armour to its online selection in an effort to continue to provide its customers with access to more athletic and outdoor footwear, clothing and accessories…
Hydro Flask CEO Named Finalist for EY Entrepreneur Award
Hydro Flask CEO Scott Allan is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award in the Pacific Northwest Region…
Toms Kicks Off Eighth Annual One Day Without Shoes Campaign
Toms, the shoe company known for its one-for-one charity model, has launched its eighth annual One Day Without Shoes campaign today to raise awareness for children's health and education…
Brooks-Range Hires West Coast Rep
Brooks-Range Mountaineering has hired John Clausen of Integration Sports Mar..
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