Amer Sports Acquires Nikita
In line with Amer Sports strategic priority to grow faster in softgoods, Amer Sports is acquiring Nikita ehf, a snowboarding inspired action sports apparel brand which focuses on female consumers. Annual net sales of Nikita, located in Reykjavik, Iceland
Justice Dept. Says Colleges’ Anti-Sweatshop Program Doesn’t Violate Law
The Department of Justice announced that it will not challenge a proposal by the Worker Rights Consortium to implement the Designated Suppliers Program. According to the Worker Rights Consortium, the Designated Suppliers Program is designed to enable coll
Vans Triple Crown Webcast Shatters Records
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Webcast posted more than 10.4 million live streams during its 13 days of competition between Oct. 28 and Dec. 11. Series viewership, which includes the 3-day HIC Pro, peaked with more than six million streams…
Quiksilver Names Paul McAdam President Of Retail
Paul McAdam has joined Quiksilver as its new president of retail, according to Women's Wear Daily. He was formerly CEO Of the AllSaints and led led London-based AllSaints’ push into the U.S. He was also formerly president of Ben Sherman North A
Under Armour to Outfit Northwestern University
Northwestern University and Under Armour, Inc. announced a new multiyear partnership that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of the university’s athletic program. The partnership represents Under Armour's first outfitter agreemen
Werner Paddles Expands Facilities to Support Growth
Werner Paddles has added a new warehouse and shipping facility to support growth. This new facility, which is located in Monroe, WA is just a few miles from its factory in Sultan, more than doubled the space allocated for paddle storage…
Shoe Carnival Extends Share Buyback Program
Shoe Carnival, Inc. extended the date of expiration of its current $25 million share repurchase program from Dec. 31, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2012…
Sports Direct Out of Running to Acquire Blacks Leisure
Blacks Leisure Group plc confirmed that Sports Direct International plc does not intend to make an offer for the company, which operates the largest chain of outdoor sporting goods stores in the United Kingdom…
National Retail Federation Upgrades Holiday Forecast, Calls for Sales to Rise 3.8 Percent
With just ten days until Christmas, the National Retail Federation (NRF) has revised its holiday forecast upward, expecting holiday sales to rise 3.8 percent this year to a record $469.1 billion. NRF’s initial forecast, announced on October 6, calle
High Sierra Sport Appoints Kilcherman Sales Director
High Sierra Sport Company appointed Kyle Kilcherman as director of sales for its Sporting Goods Division…
Quiksilver Sales Rose 10 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Quiksilver, Inc., which also owns DC Shoes and Roxy as well as the Quiksilver brand, saw revenues grew 10 percent to $545.2 million for the fourth fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, or 6 percent in constant currency. Same-store sales in its Americas region wer
Redington to Advertise with Fishound.com
Fishhound.com, the web's most comprehensive provider of real-time fishing reports, has announced a new partnership with Redington – a manufacturer of high quality, affordable fly-fishing rods, reels, waders, accessories and apparel. The partnership w
Brooks Brings Back Brooks PR Invitational
Brooks Sports announced it will bring the speediest high school runners to Seattle for the second annual Brooks PR Invitational. Taking place on Feb. 26, 2012, the invite-only event gives students the opportunity to test their speed against the best of th
Big 5 to Sponsor Honda LA Marathon
Big 5 Sporting Goods is aligning with the Honda LA Marathon as the event's official sporting goods retailer and title sponsor of the “LA Big 5K,” the popular race held the day before the marathon…
Zappos.com Launches Digital Ipad Lifestyle Magazine
Zappos.com announced the launch of Zappos Now (“ZN”), a monthly digital lifestyle magazine for the iPad mobile device that will feature editorial-style content on the hottest fashion trends and allow users to shop directly from the app…
