Skechers Q2 Profits Dip on Currency Losses
Skechers USA Inc. reported earnings declined slightly in the second quarter largely due to foreign currency translation and exchange losses. Revenues gained 9.7 percent as strong growth overseas offset a 5.4 percent decline domestically due to the timing of shipments.
Nuun Hosts Virtual Race Fundraiser for Challenged Athletes Foundation
Nuun and company, a sports drink brand in run, bike and outdoor specialty, will host the “Challenge Dash – Make Your Miles Count” virtual race fundraiser in support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Stonewear Brings U.S. Manufacturing to Colorado
Stonewear, the Colorado-based women’s activewear brand, will bring its U.S. manufacturing closer to home with the addition of a new CO-based production facility.
Coeur Sports Unveils Aerodynamic Zèlè Line
Coeur Sports launched its Zèlè Collection by Coeur, designed for and by women to maximize aerodynamic performance.
Wolverine World Wide Opens New Waltham, MA Headquarters
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the grand opening of its 245,000-square-foot-regional headquarters at 500 Totten Pond Road in Waltham, MA. The new Wolverine campus is home to the Sperry, Saucony, Keds and Stride Rite brands.
Performance Sports Group Restructures Baseball/Softball, Phases Out Combat
Performance Sports Group Ltd. will restructure its baseball/softball segment with intent to consolidate all baseball/softball operations under the existing Easton baseball/softball infrastructure.
Foot Locker, Asics Invite ‘Real Lives. Real Runners.’ Film Submissions
Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, in partnership with Asics America Corporation, will hold its second-annual “Real Lives. Real Runners.” campaign, ahead of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon on November 6.
Sanuk Partners with Susan Wickstrand for Aloha Series Collection
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), partnered with artist and brand ambassador Susan Wickstrand for its Aloha Series collection.
Herbalife Announces Series of Job Fairs
175 jobs added to meet consumer demand for nutrition products.
Orangetheory Fitness Promotes New President
Orangetheory Fitness’ CEO Dave Long announced the promotion of David Carney as the new President of the growing fitness franchise. Carney, a 30-year industry veteran with operations experience, joined the company in 2014 as COO.
H&M Co-releases Campaign and Sports Collection
H&M’s campaign film celebrates the power of sports and self-belief to transform people’s lives.
Gu Energy Ditches Gel, Goes Waffle
Gu Energy Labs ditched the liquid gel format for its newest product and turned to the waffle.
ACE Study: SUP Not a Significant Workout
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may not provide a medically significant workout, according to new findings by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Fitbit v. Jawbone Rival Grows with Patent Case Dismissal
Fitbit, the Kleenex of the fitness tracking industry, went after Jawbone last year in a case relating to three patents (portable monitoring, wearable heart-rate monitor and a system where a motion detector monitors physical activity), which were dismissed as invalid by U.S. International Trade Commission Judge Thomas Pender.
Textile Exchange Anoints Sustainability Leaders
Textile Exchange (TE) listed apparel brands doing the most to enhance sustainability in the textile supply chain through their use of organic cotton and other “preferred fibers.”
