Mizuno Lowers FY Guidance on Weak Q3

Mizuno reported revenues totaled ¥88.3 billion ($889.3 mm) in the six months ended Sept. 30, up 8.5 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year. Operating profit stood at ¥2.6 billion ($26.2 mm), down 13.8 percent. The Japanese-based

Retail Imports Grew In October Despite Government Shutdown

Import volume at the nation’s major retail container ports grew 6.5 percent in October over the same month last year despite the government shutdown, and year-over-year increases are expected to continue for the remainder of the year, according to t

Soles4Souls Supports Typhoon Recovery

Soles4Souls, Inc., a nonprofit international anti-poverty and relief organization that distributes shoes and clothing, is asking supporters around the world for financial donations so that it can quickly transport new shoes to the Philippines and other ar

Under Armour Unveils ‘Make You Better’ Campaign

At an event in Denver, CO, Under Armour debuted “Under Armour Makes You Better,” a new campaign featuring world champion downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, freestyle skiing star Bobby Brown and reigning X Games champion and snowboard cross athlete Dominique Mal

Costa Inc. Fetches Rich Valuation in Essilor Bid

Just two months after divesting its Cross pen business and renaming itself to unlock the value of its rapidly growing sunglasses business, Costa Inc. agreed to be acquired by optics giant Essilor International at a premium price that rivals the valuation