Sports Direct International plc's comparable store sales grew 10.5 percent in the fiscal year ended April 27 on top of a 10.6 percent increase in the prior fiscal year, according to preliminary figures released by the rapidly growing U.K. based retai
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LaCrosse Footwear Acquires White’s Boots
LaCrosse Footwear has acquired the White's Boots Inc., which makes custom boots for logging and other commercial applications. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed…
Pacific Vector Liquidates Failed Action Sports Operations
Ryderz Compound Inc, Reno Wilson Inc. (operating as Gatorz), and PVH DNA Inc. have all filed Chapter 7 petitions in the State of California and will close, according to parent Pacific Vector Holdings Inc…
Hornady Manufacturing Appoints New Regional Sales Manager
Hornady announces that Katie Glover has been promoted to the position of regional sales manager…
Container Imports Surged in June at SoCal Ports
Container imports through the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles spiked in June compared to the same month last year, indicating that retailers and other importers moved up deliveries to mitigate the risks posed by ongoing labor negotiations…
James Overtakes Jordan as America’s Favorite Sports Star
With his celebrated decision to return to play for his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has moved a step ahead of Michael Jordan to become America's favorite sports star, according to The Harris Poll. In the similar poll last year, the reve
Wellco Parent Files for Bankruptcy
Tactical Holdings, a major supplier of military footwear, has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses. The company’s footwear businesses include Wellc
RECALL: Bollinger Fitness Resistance Bands
About 63,000 fitness resistance bands from Bollinger Fitness are being recalled…
Under Armour in Talks Around Fitness Smartwatch
Under Armour is in talks with Samsung Electronics to develop a line of wearable fitness devices, S. Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported.
Nixon Names VP of Sales and GM EMEA
Nixon, the Southern California-based watch and accessories brand, appointed Philippe Gouzes as the brand’s newly appointed vice president of sales and general manager, EMEA. He was most recently at Burton…
Active Ride Shop Secures Investment
Active Ride Shop, which operates 21 retail locations throughout Southern California, has received an undisclosed investment from Tengram Capital Partners to help add more than 30 stores over the next few years. As a part of Tengram’s investment, Ric
Jordan Brand Signs Jabari Parker
Jordan Brand has signed an endorsement deal with Jabari Parker, the second pick in the NBA draft selected by the Milwaukee Bucks…
Allied Down to Present Responsible Down Seminar at OR
Allied Feather & Down will host a breakfast seminar at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market to educate the industry about the value of responsible sourcing of down adds value and assurance to brands and retialers worldwide…
Compass Diversified Nets $65.5 Million in Sale of Fox Factory Shares
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. (CODI) sold 4.5 million shares of its stock in Fox Factory Holding Co. (FOXF) for $65.5 million in another public offering of Fox's shares. The sale takes CODI's stake in FOX from 53 to 41 percent and CODI will
Nordica USA Names Darling National Race Manager
Nordica USA announced today that former US Ski Team Coach Kyle Darling has joined the Nordica Team as the new National Race manager. He is responsible for further developing Nordica's position as the market leader in the Ski Racing community…
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