Skechers Q2 Beats Expectations
Skechers USA Inc. reported second-quarter sales handily exceeded expectations due to double-digit growth at its own retail stores and internationally. Earnings, however, came below targets.
Crosman Corporation Acquires Commercial Business Of LaserMax
LaserMax’s commercial business provides laser sighting solutions and tactical lights to the firearm OEM and retail channels.
HanesBrands Distribution Center Achieves 2017 Safety Milestone
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear For Sports, announced that its Canterbury Distribution Center, located in Kings Mountain, NC, is one of 21 facilities in the state to achieve 2 million employee hours without injury during the first half of 2017.
Specialized And Levi’s GranFondo To Offer Free Entries And Demo Bikes For Youth Riders
With the partnership, Specialized Bicycles aims to grow youth cycling by inspiring kids.
Stormy Kromer Sponsors First U.S. Ladies Match Fishing Team
The six anglers will be the first U.S. team to compete in the Annual Ladies Match Fishing World Championships, this year taking place in Szolnok, Hungary on August 26-27.
Katadyn Group To Acquire Hydro-Photon Inc.
Katadyn Group signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Hydro-Photon Inc., the maker of the SteriPen ultraviolet, handheld water purifier. The acquisition is planned to close near the end of July 2017.
Supra Announces Global Brand Mission
Launching officially at retail in January 2018, the apparel and footwear brand will begin to soft launch the campaign on owned platforms and social channels today, July 20.
NFL, Gatorade Join Speaker Roster For SFIA Industry Leaders Summit
Tod Leiweke, NFL chief operating officer, and Jeff Kearney, Gatorade global head of sports marketing have been added to the lineup of speakers at the SFIA’s 2017 Industry Leaders Summit in Chicago, September 13-14, 2017.
Under Armour Celebrates Women In Global Campaign
In Unlike Any, powerful imagery of trailblazing female athletes is paired with the work of spoken word artists.
Carsten Von Birckhahn Dies In Paragliding Accident
CEO and brand manager of Edelrid, Carsten von Birckhahn, has died after a crash landing while paragliding in Val di Mello in northern Italy.
Iconix Brand Group Acquires 100 percent Ownership Of Iconix Canada
Iconix Brand Group Inc. announced that it has bought back the remaining 50 percent interest in Iconix Canada from its joint venture partner for $19 million.
Brunswick Corp. To Acquire Lankhorst Taselaar
Brunswick Corporation signed an agreement to acquire Lankhorst Taselaar, a leading marine parts and accessories distribution company based in the Netherlands and Germany.
Smartwool Partners With Ultra Tour Monte Rosa
Smartwool has become the official sock sponsor of the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa (UTMR) one-day ultramarathons and multi-day stage races.
Thule Group Sees Double-Digit Gains In Q2
Thule Group reported net sales increased 13.3 percent in the second quarter while growing 8.6 percent adjusted for exchange-rate fluctuations.
Sports Direct Profits Drop More Than Half
Sports Direct reported earnings tumbled 58.7 percent in its year ended April 30. The U.K. sporting goods chain blamed the devaluation of British pound against the U.S. dollar.
