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Marika Becomes Sponsor of Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Marika has become a sponsor of the Revlon Run/Walk for Women…
Cabela’s Record Q1 Margins Powered by New Stores, Strong Softgoods Sales
Cabela's Inc. exceeded its first quarter guidance thanks in part to a late March surge in sales across most categories that produced some of the strongest comparable-store sales gains in years and record operating margins. The company said comps cont
Despite Record First Quarter, Columbia Expects Lower 2013 Results
Columbia Sportswear Company’s net sales increased 5 percent in the quarter to set a first quarter record as cold weather helped it clear winter inventory, but the company expects sales to decline for the fully years as North American dealers trim pr
K-Swiss Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger with E.Land
K•Swiss Inc. announced that, at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier Friday, its stockholders approved the merger agreement with E.Land World Limited. As part of the agreement, K•Swiss will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of E.Land…
Deckers Outdoor Q1 Beats Projections
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales increased 7.1 percent in first quarter, with increases of 7.9 percent for Ugg, 3.6 percent for Teva and 4.4 percent for Sanuk. Earnings dropped 75.8 percent due to greater operating costs. Still, earnings as well as re
Clif Bar Promotes Kevin Cleary to CEO Position
Clif Bar & Company President and COO Kevin Cleary has been promoted to the position of chief executive officer. Owners Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford will continue as co-chairs of Clif Bar & Company’s board of directors and become co-chief visionary
Iconix’s Brand’s Q1 Sales Rise 19 Percent
Iconix Brand Group, the parent of Starter, Danskin and Umbro, reported Q1 revenue of $105.1 million, a 19 percent increase over prior year quarter…
Adidas Golf Reports Strong Q1 For Footwear
Adidas Golf announced record-breaking footwear sales for the first part of 2013 with February marking the highest sales period for the global golf brand since it was formed back in 1999…
L.L.Bean Commits $150,000 to One Fund Boston
L.L.Bean announced Wednesday a $150,000 commitment to The One Fund Boston, an organization established by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino to raise funds for people and families affected by last week’s bombings nea
TSA Postpones Allowing Small Knives, Sports Equipment Back on Planes
The Transportation Security Administration is postponing letting passengers carry small knives back aboard airline flights. Bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment that was set to be permitted under the new rule, will also stay banned, for now…
Boathouse Sports Launches USA Made Ice Hockey Collection
Boathouse Sports announced that it will premier its new Made in the USA Ice Hockey uniform line at the 2013 AHCA (American Hockey Coaches Association) Convention in Naples, FL on May 1…
PHIT Bill Gains 10 Congressional Sponsors
Following up on the success of National Health Through Fitness Day (NHTF), 10 representatives from both political parties have signed on in support of the Personal Health Investment Today Act – H.R.956 (PHIT). The bill, which has garnered bi-partisan supp
Keds Apparel Line to Debut at Macy’s
This month, Keds new apparel line is launching at 150 Macy’s stores nationwide and online at macys.com and Keds.com. The collection of sportswear separates…
Billabong Extends Talks With Potential Bidder
Billabong International Ltd. has extended exclusive talks for 10 more days with a group led by a former Americas director Paul Naude and Sycamore Partners Management for a A$287 million ($295 million) takeover…
Former Cleveland Golf CEO Launches Start-Up
Greg Hopkins, the former CEO of Cleveland Golf/Srixon, has formed a new golf company to offer tour authentic, custom built equipment direct to consumers…
