Finish Line Q2 Earnings Slide Despite Comp Gain
Finish Line Inc. reported earnings declined 14.6 percent in its second quarter ended August 27, to $22.1 million, or 53 cents a share, in line with Wall Street’s consensus estimate. Finish Line comparable store sales increased 5.1 percent.
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open In Medford, OR
Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, October 7 at Northgate Marketplace.
Osprey CEO Tom Barney Departs
Officials gave no reason for the departure, but said Barney would remain with Osprey until October 28, adding that the company is in the final stages of searching for his replacement.
Ibex Hires Regan Betts As Director Of Brand
Betts joins Ibex with extensive marketing experience specific to the outdoor industry, including formerly working with Smartwool.
Town Sports International Names CEO
Operator of New York Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs, Philadelphia Sports Clubs and BFX Studio appointed Patrick Walsh, executive chairman of the company, to CEO.
Top Five Fittest Countries
According to an international research study that looked at a 50-country comparison of child and youth fitness levels, Tanzania is the fittest country, while the U.S. lags in 47th place.
Gearfire Partners With Acusport
Gearfire, a provider of e-commerce websites and technology to brick-and-mortar firearms and outdoor sports retailers, added AcuSport as its eighth partnering distributor.
Wigwam Mills Names Wheeler President And CEO
Sheboygan, WI-based sock company Wigwam Mills Inc.’s board of directors named apparel and consumer goods veteran Thomas M. Wheeler as President and CEO.
Compass Consummates Sale Of Tridien Medical
Compass does not expect to record a significant gain or loss as a result of the sale. The proceeds will be used to pay down outstanding debt under the company’s revolving credit facility.
Will Spring Football Be A Money Maker?
Several veteran sports media and finance executives are planning for the Spring League of American Football (SLAF) to begin play as early as 2018.
Eagle Creek Joins ATCF As Founding Member
REI Adventures, Exofficio, Uncruise and the Adventure Travel Trade Association also joined the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund.
Vista Outdoor Donates Employee-Built Bikes
40 teams of employees built 70 bikes, which were presented to the National Ability Center, along with CamelBak water bottles and Bell and Giro bicycle helmets.
China Golf PGA Show Relocates To Shanghai
The China Golf-PGA Merchandise Show will relocate to Shanghai from its current location in Beijing for the 2017 show.
Sperry Signs Media Agency
Horizon Media will handle all media planning and activation for the brand with the exception of search and e-commerce.
Mizuno, Braves Announce Long-Term Partnership
At a celebration at Turner Field, Mizuno and the Atlanta Braves unveiled a long-term partnership that will include the opening of a Mizuno Experience Center in The Battery Atlanta.
