Industry vendors in both the Softgoods and Hardgoods categories looked to acquisition help to boost sales and earnings growth for the third quarter, with the Hardgoods companies relying much more on those deals over the last year to bolster the top line.

Perry Ellis International said it is open to any potential suitors for its Jantzen Swimwear business, which has the license for Nike Swimwear and Tommy Hilfiger Swimwear. That revelation came at the tail-end of the company’s conference call to discuss Q3

Huffy Corporation has filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking permission to sell a number of its Hockey and Action Sports brands and assets to Forzani Group Ltd. in a deal worth $1.6 million. The Hespeler hockey brand and the Rage, Dukes, Skate A

K2 Inc. has acquired yet another company to “tuck-in” to its team sports division. Miken Sports, the Caledonia, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of carbon fiber softball and baseball bats was acquired two weeks ago for an undisclosed sum. The deal had report

Nike has tapped Cindy Davis, senior vice president of The Golf Channel, as general manager for Nike Golf in the U.S. Davis, who was previously president and CEO of Arnold Palmer Golf Company, replaces David Pillsbury, who left Nike in August to become CO

SnowSports Industries America and the United States Ski and Snowboard Association are partnering to bring the world of snow sports directly to physical education professionals, coaches and athletic directors in schools throughout the United States. Levera

CenterStone Technologies, Inc., an internationally recognized leader in sales order management solutions, has added Helly Hansen to its client list of premium brands. Headquartered in Norway, in the town of Moss, Helly Hansen manufactures technical outerw

Mossimo announced the hiring of Vicken Festekjian to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Festekjian joins Mossimo from the accounting firm of Moss Adams LLP. During his tenure at Moss Adams, Mr. Festekjian served in various positions, most recent

The Lotto Sport Italia Marketing & Communication Office has hired a new Director. Edoardo Artaldi, the former director has decided to take a step in a new professional direction. His role has been recently filled by Alberto Landi, now Italian Sports brand

Jetboil Inc. is winning more recognition and awards from top national media outlets. This week, Jetboil receives high honors from gear and technology experts at Outside, Men's Journal, Popular Science, and TIME magazines. The kudos follows endorsemen