Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, named Michael Zlaket as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Prior to joining Rawlings, Zlaket spent 20 years at Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. Zlaket will succe
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Anta Signs Klay Thompson
Anta Sports Products Limited, the Chinese athletic footwear maker, signed an endorsement contract with Klay Thomson, star shooting guard of the Golden State Warriors..
Wearable Device Shipments to Reach 187 Million Units Annually by 2020
According to a new report from Tractica, the global wearable devices market will grow from 17.0 million device shipments in 2013 to 187.2 million units annually by 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34 percent…
EORA Says 650 Turn Out for Greenville Show
The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) said 650 retail buyers turned out for its annual show in Greenville, SC earlier this month to check out the latest winter and outdoor products, including…
USC Gamecocks Football Team to Use I1 Biometrics Vector Mouthguard
I1 Biometrics said University of South Carolina football players will wear its Vector MouthGuard starting this spring to monitor head impacts…
RSG Acquires Two Striders Stores in Utah
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) has added Utah-based Striders running company, consisting of two locations, to its national network of elite shops…
The Game to be Sold to David Peyser
Delta Apparel, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell its The Game branded collegiate headwear and apparel business to David Peyser Sportswear, Inc., the owner of MV Sport, Inc…
Oboz Announces Trail Team Ambassadors
Oboz Footwear has selected sixteen hikers and dedicated outdoor adventurers to make up its inaugural Trail Team of ambassadors…
Adidas Initiates Search for New CEO
Adidas confirmed that it has begun a formal search to replace its long-time and embattled CEO Herbert Hainer…
Sports Direct Sees Modest Sales Growth in Q3
Sports Direct International, the UK's leading sports retailer, reported sales for its quarter ended Jan. 25 grew 2.6 percent to £771.0 million ($1.19 bn). Gross margins improved to 45.0 percent from 42.9 percent…
Americas’ Momentum Boosts Puma’s Turnaround Efforts
Led by a healthy double-digit gain in the Americas region, a considerable upwards trend in accessories, and further recovery in footwear sales, Puma SE reported sharp improvement in fourth-quarter profits excluding year-ago restructuring charges…
Sports Direct Sees Modest Sales Growth in Fiscal Third Quarter
Sports Direct International, the UK's leading sports retailer, reported sales for its quarter ended Jan. 25 grew 2.6 percent…
ShoeBuy Redesigns Website
Marking its 15th anniversary, ShoeBuy debuted a new look and feel to deliver a more intuitive website as well as a refreshed rewards program…
Chinese Brand Leads Q4 Rebound in Sun Business at Essilor International
The acquisitive French optics company Essilor International reported sales at its Sunglasses & Readers segment grew 35.6 percent in the fourth quarter thanks to the addition of the Costa and Native brands and strong organic growth at its Chinese brand Bol
POC to Supply Second UCI Team with Cycling Gear
POC will be the official helmet, eyewear and apparel sponsor for the German UCI Continental Team Stölting, which is based in Germany…
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