DSW Inc. reported third-quarter earnings declined 9.8 percent to $49.6 million, or 55 cents a share. But earnings came in better than Wall Street estimates and sales in all major categories accelerated compared to the first half. Comparable sales increase
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Under Armour Senior Advisor Steps Down
Under Armour Inc. disclosed that Byron K. Adams Jr. has left his post as senior advisor to Chairman and CEO Kevin Plank, effective Friday…
Florida Legalizes Hunting with Suppressors
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously on 11/21/14 to repeal the 57 year old prohibition on the use of firearm suppressors for taking deer, gray squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, quail, and crows…
Jarden to Execute Stock Split After Market Close Today
Jarden Corporation is scheduled to distribute one additional share of Jarden common stock for every two shares to stockholders of record as of Nov. 3 after the close of the stock market today…
Reebok Acquires Luta Sportswear
Reebok International, which is owned by Adidas, has acquired has the U.K.-based, boxing and martial arts brand, Luta. Reebok also established a long-term alliance with Fight for Peace, a non-profit organization which combines boxing and martial arts with
Warrior Comments on NOCSAE De-Certification
Warrior Sports, Inc. said it disagreed and was “disappointed” with the decision by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to void the NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator lacrosse helmet…
BackJoy Gains Minority Investment
BackJoy Orthotics, LLC. has received a minority investment from Sandbridge Capital, which recently took a stake in Rossignol. BackJoy is best known for its SitSmart Pro seat accessory that supports the back but has expanded into footwear, sports bras, spo
Fletcher Sport Brands Changes Name to Sunice
Fletcher Sport Brands will now operate around the world under the iconic name Sunice, effective immediately…
Nike to Continue USOC Sponsorship Through 2020
The United States Olympic Committee and Nike, Inc. announced the extension of Nike’s sponsorship of the USOC through 2020. This extension includes providing footwear and apparel for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including the medal stand uni
Element Appoints VP of Global Design
Element appointed Reynald Gautier, most recently creative director of the European division of Japanese denim brand, Edwin, as VP of global design. Julien Duval was promoted to VP of global marketing…
Gregory Heads Into 2015 with New Designer and DC
Gregory, the pack maker acquired this summer by Samsonite International SA, said its new distribution center in Jacksonville, FL is operational and that it has added a designer to its product development team…
Mcmillan Fiberglass Stocks Hires Production Manager
Mcmillan Fiberglass Stocks has hired Richard Aitken as its new production manager…
Hibbett Sports Third Quarter Comps Flag Amid Record Store Openings
Hibbett Sports Inc. reported a sharp drop in comp store sales growth in the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1, but was able to grow sales 5.0 percent to $218.3 million by opening a record 26 stores during the period. Comparable store sales for the recent quarter incr
Gluskin Townley Survey Shows Adult Bike Market Facing Tough Headwinds
A recently released report shows that while adult bicycle ownership increased by 648,000 people, or 2.6 percent from 2012 to 2014 in the United States, cyclists cut their visits to bike shops and intent to buy bikes dramatically during the period. While t
E-Bike Maker ProdecoTech Advances Toward Becoming Publicly Traded
Prodeco Technologies LLC, one of the country's largest e-bike makers, agreed Nov. 20 to be purchased by a penny stock company in a plan its owners hope will lead to a listing on a national stock exchange. The all-stock deal values the company at abou
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