Adidas and Nike Need Penalty Kicks to Decide World Cup Winner
With both declaring victory in touting their fútbol (soccer) leadership through their marketing schemes during the widely-covered FIFA World Cup, Nike and Adidas might need a penalty shootout to figure it all out…
Federal Judge Approves NFL Concussion Settlement
A federal judge last week gave approval to a preliminary settlement between the NFL and more than 4,500 retired NFL players. The move brings the two parties one step closer to ending a lengthy legal fight over the NFL's financial responsibility to he
Zumiez Lifts Q2 Guidance on Strong June
Zumiez Inc. raised its second-quarter guidance after reported same-store sales grew a better-than-expected 3.1 percent during June…
The Buckle Ekes Out Small June Comp Gain
The Buckle’s same-stores sales inched up 0.7 percent in June. Total sales increased 2.8 percent to $84.8 million…
DSW Opens First Canada Stores
Town Shoes Limited announced the opening of its first two DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse locations in Canada. DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse will open at Heartland Centre in Mississauga and Woodland Hills in Newmarket, Ontario…
Mossberg Announces Expansion of Texas Manufacturing Facility
O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. announces the completion of a major expansion at their Maverick Arms, Inc. facility in Eagle Pass, Texas…
Hornady Adds New LE/Military Sales Manager
Hornady Manufacturing announced that Scott Javins has been hired as Law Enforcement and Military Sales Manager…
Politics Kills Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
The U.S. Senate effectively killed the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 when it failed to pass a vote that would have moved the bill forward…
Sig Sauer Appoints General Merchandise Manager
Sig Sauer,” Inc. announced the promotion of Jeff Creamer to executive director and general merchandise manager…
Mounting Solutions Plus Hires Consulting Firm
Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP), a manufacturer and distributor of firearm accessories, has hired the business consulting firm of Growth Strategy Partners to analyze and improve their business…
Running USA: Running Participation Surges Again in 2013
According to Running USA, running participation generated yet another banner year in 2013, with total running event finishers in the U.S. climbing 22.5 percent to 19.0 million. The gains were led by non-traditional running events, half-marathons and women
Skechers Sues Fila for Infringing on GO Walk Line
Skechers USA, Inc. said it filed a lawsuit against Fila U.S.A. Inc. for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers GO Walk product line…
Aerosoles Appoints EVP of Retail
Kevin Mead, the former SVP, director of stores for The Children's Place, has joined the senior team at Aerosoles as executive vice president, Retail reporting directly to CEO Jules Schneider…
Reebok Increases Prize Purse for CrossFit Games
Reebok, title sponsor of the CrossFit Games, will extend the competition’s prize purse each year for the next seven years, beginning with this season’s competition, which kicks off on July 25 in Carson, CA. Over the past seven years, prize win
Thule Group Enters Technical Backpack Market
Thule Group launched its first line of technical backpacks Thursday at the OutDoor trade show in Germany, capping a three-year product development effort…
