Obama Budget Again Seeks Full Funding for LandWCF
The Trust for Public Land praised the Obama administration proposal to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $900 million – a goal long sought but never fulfilled by Outdoor Industry Association…
X2 Biosystems Supplies Concussion Software to NHL
X2 Biosystems has agreed to provide its Integrated Concussion Evaluation software to the National Hockey League for use by all 30 NHL teams during the 2014-15 season…
Gildan Posts Q4 Loss
Gildan Activewear, the parent of Gold Toe, reported a loss $41.2 million, or 34 cents per share, in the fourth quarter. The loss was attributed to strategic pricing actions in its Printwear segment, which the company announced on Dec. 3, in order to rein
Amazon Fashion Renews Title Sponsorship of Footwear Cares
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, today announced that Amazon Fashion will return as the Title Sponsor for Footwear Cares 2015, the Foundation’s national community service program that bri
Gildan Activewear to Acquire Comfort Colors
Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Comfort Colors, a leading supplier of garment-dyed undecorated basic T-shirts and sweatshirts for the North American printwear market…
Foot Locker Recognized as Favorite Shoe Retailer
Findings from a national consumer study by Market Force Information revealed that revealed that Foot Locker is consumers’ favorite shoe retailer, followed by Skechers, Nike, DSW and Famous Footwear…
Under Armour’s Q4 Revenues Jump 31 Percent
Under Armour, Inc. reported net revenues increased 31 percent in the fourth quarter to $895 million. Sales grew 30 percent in apparel, 55 percent in footwear, and 22 percent in accessories. Net income in Q4 increased 37 percent, or 40 cents per share, to
RSG Partners with Registration Site imAthlete
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) President Bill Kirkendall has joined the board of the events registration company imAthlete in a bid to change the way event organizers engage with athletes…
Under Armour Acquires Endomondo And MyFitnessPal
Under Armour acquired Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. These acquisitions, which supplement UA's existing MapMyFitness and UA RECORD suite of applications, will further enable the brand to provide unparalleled health and fitness data and insight, in suppo
Implus Outdoor Centralizes Canadian Distribution
Implus, which owns the Yaktrax, ICEtrekkers and DryGuy brands, has partnered with Interex Industries Inc. to distribute Implus Outdoor Brands throughout Canada…
Academy Sports Partners with Orlando City Soccer Club
Academy Sports + Outdoors entered into a multi-year partnership with Orlando City Soccer Club beginning with the team's inaugural 2015 season. The retailer will also open stores in Florida located in Kissimmee, Waterford, Lake Mary and Melbourne simu
Notogroup Launches Source Talent Division
Notogroup Inc. launched a Source Talent division to provide clients with candidates and strong representation for manager and director level roles…
Starter and Villa Collaborate on Pop-Up for NBA All-Star Weekend
In celebration of 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend – Starter, owned by Iconix Brand Group, announced the “The Starter x Villa Clubhouse” a pop-up retail experience taking place at the Paramount Hotel in Times Square. The store is open from Feb. 3 to Feb. 15…
SKLZ Signs 2015 Roster of Elite Athletes
SKLZ, the maker of training aids, partnered with six elite athletes serving as team captains for their core sport categories and continuation of their partnership with EXOS (formerly Athletes' Performance) securing Mark Verstegen as the team captain
RYU Shareholders Approve Move to British Columbia
Respect Your Universe Inc. shareholders approved a stock option grant to President and Chairman Marcello Leone and approved a plan to change RYU's corporate jurisdiction from Nevada to the Province of British Columbia…
