Patagonia to Release Jumbo Wild Documentary This Fall
Patagonia will release an hour-long film this fall documenting the decades-long battle over the future of British Columbia’s iconic Jumbo Valley…
Yue Yuen Revenues Up 5.7 Percent Through September
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited reported operating revenue reached $6.28 billion for the first nine months of the year, up 5.7 percent from the nine month period ended Sept. 30, 2014…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for Six Stores
Dicks' Sporting Goods set grand opening festivities for six stores to open this month…
Pou Sheng Growth Slows Again
Sales at Greater China’s largest distributor and retailer of branded athletic and outdoor footwear and apparel slowed again in September…
Ndamukong Suh to Open Nike Store in Nebraska
Ndamukong Suh, former Nebraska football standout and current NFL star for the Miami Dolphins, plans to open a Nike store in the former Nebraska Bookstore space in downtown Lincoln…
Zumiez’s New CEO a Blast from the Past
Tilly’s Inc. is replacing the executive who guided it through its initial public offering in 2011 with one who just led The West Seal Inc. through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization that culminated last March in its sale…
TPP Proponents Eager to See the Fine Print
While reserving judgment until they can read the fine print, the sporting goods industry's major trade associations lined up in support of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement reached by the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations in
Swiss Retailer Acquires Germany’s Sport Sperk Chain
Ochsner Sport, which is one of Switzerland's leading sport goods retailers, has agreed to acquire the German sporting goods retailer Sport Sperk, according to a report by the German news service Markt Intern…
Coghlan’s Ltd. Acquires McNett Corp.
Coghlan's Ltd., the leading outdoor accessory supplier in the U.S. and Canada, has completed the acquisition of McNett Corp., a provider of outdoor gear and accessories to recreation and defense industries. The transaction combines two market leaders
Pure Hockey Snaps Up Hockey Giant
Building on its leading position in hockey and lacrosse retailing, Pure Hockey LLC, based in Holliston, MA, acquired all of the assets and ongoing business of SportsGiant LLC., which owns the Hockey Giant chain…
Under Armour Settles Shareholder Lawsuit
Under Armour Inc. reached an agreement with shareholders who sued the firm over its plans, announced in mid-June, to create a new class of stock. The new class of stock, without voting rights, was created to ensure that founder and CEO Kevin Plank would r
Hurley Founder Resigns as CEO
Bob Hurley, who founded California surf apparel company Hurley International LLC in 1998 and sold it to Nike in 2002, will step down as CEO of the Hurley brand…
Columbia Sportswear Brings Back Gert Boyle for Largest-Ever Ad Campaign
In the largest campaign in its 77-year history, Columbia Sportswear is bringing back Gert Boyle, the brand’s chairman and 91-year-old matriarch, as well as its “Tested Tough” tagline for the first time in ten years. At a launch event in
Black Diamond Pivots Again
Black Diamond Inc. sent investors another curve ball October 8 when it hinted it may use proceeds from the sale of its POC brand to get back in the acquisition game…
TJX CEO and Sierra Trading Post Champion to Retire
Carol Meyrowitz, who has championed the growth potential of Sierra Trading Post, will step down as CEO of The TJX Companies in January under a succession plan announced by the company Oct. 8…
