Mizuno Sees Profits Rebound In Nine Months
Mizuno Corp. reported a significant improvement in earnings in the nine months ended December 31 with the help of lower operating expenses and improved margins. Sales dipped 1.6 percent with sales in the Americas region off 9.8 percent.
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Launches Puma Shop
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse has launched the Puma Shop – a concept that is exclusively available at the footwear retailer’s Los Angeles location.
Puma Partners With Senegal Football
Puma and the Senegalese Football Association mutually announced a long-term agreement that will see the “Lions of Teranga” outfitted in the Puma brand beyond the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announces ‘Girls Day for Sports’
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announces ‘Girls Day for Sports’.
Garmin And Navico Resolve Patent Disputes
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. and Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad and B&G brands, announced that they have ended a three-year-long dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance patents.
Callaway Golf’s Q4 Revenues Climb 17 Percent
Callaway Golf Company reported slightly widened its loss in the fourth quarter but it was better than the company’s guidance. Sales expanded 17 percent due to continued success of the EPIC driver and fairway woods and the acquisitions of OGIO and TravisMathew.
Zumiez’s January Comps Climb 6.3 Percent
Zumiez said it now expects fourth quarter earnings to arrive toward the high-end of it most recent guidance due to robust January comps.
New Balance Launches “Fearlessly Independent Since 1906” Campaign
New Balance announced the launch of Fearlessly Independent Since 1906 – its new inspirational global brand communication platform that reflects the heritage and non-conventional values of the global sports company. New Balance ambassadors including Francisco Lindor, Rose Lavelle, Paul Rabil, Jurgen Klopp, Brenda Martinez and PJ Ladd are in the campaign.
Kokopelli Packraft Taps Meteorite PR As PR Agency Of Record
Kokopelli Packraft, the maker of packable inflatable kayaks, has named Meteorite PR as its public relations agency of record.
Meteorite PR Names Hunter Marvel Vice President Of Marketing & Operations
Meteorite PR, the Boulder-based leader in small-batch outdoor focused public relations, has named Hunter Marvel vice president of marketing & operations.
Downlite Celebrates 35th Anniversary With New Initiatives
For its 35th anniversary, Downlite is revamping its sustainability, e-commerce, consumer insights, quality and compliance, and stewardship efforts.
Gold’s Gym Continues To Expand
Gold’s Gym plans to expand in Europe, China and Qatar as domestic franchise development also targets another 25 gyms in the U.S. across hot markets including Tampa; Orlando; Minneapolis; San Jose, Calif.; Atlanta and the New York metro area.
Vans Appoints Executive Creative Director
Vans hired Erwin Federizo, most recently at Wieden + Kennedy New York, as global executive creative director. Joyce Ha will oversee global men’s apparel and accessories merchandising as well as Vans’ Active merchandising and design.
Toad&Co Appoints VP Of Product And Merchandising
Toad&Co, the lifestyle company inspired by the outdoors, announced the addition of Kyle Boettcher, formerly from Abercrombie & Fitch, to its senior leadership team as vice president of product and merchandising.
National Girls & Women In Sports Day Held On Capital Hill
A coalition of champion athletes and women’s rights activists arrive on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to celebrate the 32nd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of girls and women in sports.
