West Marine will soon open its new 20,000-square-foot store in Chicago that will serve as its flagship location and wholesale hub for the Midwest…
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National Ski Patrol Names Education Director
Dr. Sheila Summers has been hired as the education director of the National Ski Patrol (NSP). Dr. Summers will begin working for NSP in the Lakewood office on March 24, 2015…
Sports Authority Launches Plus-Size Active Apparel for Women
Sports Authority launched new plus-size apparel in its exclusive Aspire and Alpine Design lines…
Versa Capital Acquires Wet Seal’s Business
Versa Capital Management, LLC, the parent of Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet, became the winning bidder in the auction for the business of The Wet Seal, Inc., a teen specialty retailer in reorganization proceedings…
Three Industry Veterans Join Two Ten Footwear Board
Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that its board of directors elected three new members: Kevin Bailey, president of VF Action Sports and Vans; Joel Oblonsky, president, Lauren & Polo Footwear & Accessories; and Rob DeMartini, president and CEO of New
Hibbett Sports Q4 Comps Climb 5.4 Percent
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported earnings increased 18.1 percent in the fourth quarter to $19.9 million, or 79 cents a share, handily exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of 68 cents a share. Sales increased 9.9 percent, to $239.3 million. Comparab
Head NV Braces for Impact From Late European Winter
Head NV expects preseason orders to suffer in the wake of another late start to winter in Europe, where reorders for its winter sports equipment plunged 40 percent in December…
European Chain Lifts Zumiez in Fiscal Fourth Quarter
Zumiez Inc. reported sales exceeded expectations in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Jan. 31 as comp store sales rebounded strongly amid strengthening demand in both the United States and Europe…
Hibbett’s Q4 Boosted by Better Weather, Tax Refunds
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings increased 18.1 percent to $19.9 million, or 79 cents a share, handily exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate of 68 cents a share…
Vans Names Lance Eddy as Director of Sales
Vans promoted Lance Eddy to director of sales, overseeing the core footwear channel. Eddy began his career with Vans in 1997 as a sales rep for specialty accounts…
Oboz Co-Founder and Designer Chuck Roth Becomes Oboz Employee
Chuck Roth, the designer of Oboz Footwear since the company's inception, has joined Oboz as an employee for the first time. Roth, who is a co-founder and co-owner of Oboz, has…
Paddle Nation Grant Applications Due April 13
Outdoor Nation is accepting applications until April 13 for Paddle Nation grants that will be awarded May 1 to programs that help youth get outdoors and explore the nation's waterways…
Gaiam Says Sports Authority, Kohl’s Grew Top Line in Q4
Gaiam Inc. reported the addition of retail partners Sports Authority and Kohl's helped fuel 15 percent organic growth in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2014…
Genesco Q4 Stung by Lids Shortfall
Genesco Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenues slightly exceeded guidance with a healthy 10 percent companywide comp gain. But earnings came in well below expectations, largely due to a disappointing performance by Lids…
Snoop Dogg Leads Campaign Against Gun Violence
In a partnership between Unload Your 401k and anti-gun violence campaign, No Guns Allowed, entertainment icon Snoop Dogg and tech leader Ron Conway joined forces to call for divestment from the gun industry. Through the union, the two are using #ImUnloadi
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