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Big 5’s Q2 Profits Show Modest Gain
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings rose 4.0 percent in the second quarter on a 1.7 percent comp-store gain. Results were in line with previous guidance…
Luxottica Reports Solid Q2 Growth in North America
Luxottica Group reported its adjusted sales in North America grew 29.3 percent to €1.43 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, up 5.7 percent in currency-neutral terms…

Converse Unveils Chuck Taylor All Star II
Converse Inc. unveiled its new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II with a global launch in its hometown of Boston. On Thurs, July 23, guests gathered at the Cruiseport, a World War I era warehouse in South Boston…
Vibram Names Two Reps for Finished Goods Business
Vibram named Jeff Laney as a brand representative for the Rocky Mountain territory and Jonah Salloway as representative in the South Central territory…
Columbia Opens Performance Fishing Store in Miami
Columbia Sportswear Company has opened its newest Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) concept store in Miami’s The Falls…
Under Armour Extends Partnership with Austria Ski Federation OESV
Under Armour extended its sponsorship of the Austria Ski Team as its official apparel supplier for an additional two years, until May 31, 2017…
WSS Supports Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys and Girls Clubs
WSS, the footwear retailer, donated $3,000 to each of the 27 Los Angeles County Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs as part of the larger $250,000 donation announced in May…
The SportsOneSource Group Completes Office Consolidation
The SportsOneSource Group has completed a two-year process transitioning its former Charlotte, NC, headquarters to Louisville, CO…
Outdoor Research Hires Erika Canfield as Director of Marketing
Seattle's Outdoor Research hired Erika Canfield as its new director of marketing…
Asics to Form Global Lifestyle Division
Asics Corp. plans to establish a Global Lifestyle Division to lead marketing for lifestyle brands such as Onitsuka Tiger and Asics Tiger…
The SportsOneSource Group Partners with Coleman and Outdoor Foundation
The SportsOneSource VP of Business Development and Market Insights Neil Schwartz to speak at Alive and Aspirational Panel, Friday Morning at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market…
Vista Outdoor Agrees to Acquire CamelBak Products
Vista Outdoor Inc. has agreed to acquire CamelBak Products Inc. for $412.5 million utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its existing credit facilities. The price represents an EBITDA multiple of…
Puma SE Widens Q2 Loss
Puma SE reported a loss of €3.3 million, stung by currency effects. Sales growth was seen across all regions, driven by footwear…
VF Corp Lifts FY Guidance After Strong Q2
VF Corp. reported second-quarter earnings rose 8.3 percent to $170.8 million, or 40 cents a share, exceeding Wall Street's consensus estimate…
Cabela’s Q2 Miss Overshadows Turn in Gun Sales
Cabela’s Inc. reported comparable stores sales grew in the United States for the first time in a year, thanks in part to a mid-single-digit increase in gun sales that may signal…