Sof Sole Partners with SKYDEX for Licensed Insole Technology
Sof Sole, the footbed, hosiery and shoe accessory brand, announced a partnership with SKYDEX Technologies, Inc., the innovator of technologies that mitigate shock, vibration and energy forces for military and commercial applications – to incorporate SKYDE
OrthoLite Appoints CFO
OrthoLite, the supplier of open cell foam insoles, announced the promotion of Heather Row to chief financial officer and appointment of Caitlin Infantino as account executive as the company continues to expand globally and develop new products…
Mammut First Half Sales Stalled by Weather
Mammut Sports Group generated net revenues of $94 million in the first half, down 10.1 percent from a year ago, according to an interim report by owner The Conzetta Group. In local currencies and adjusted for the sale of the Toko last year, revenues in th
Youth Sports Gains $2.24M In Funding From The Easton Foundations
The Easton Foundations announced that over the last year it has funded over $2.24 million in grants and other funding aimed specifically at youth sports. In founding the Easton Foundations, Jim Easton established a goal to provide various sports programs
Delta Apparel Expands Stock Repurchase Program
Delta Apparel, Inc. said its board of directors has approved a $5 million increase in the company's stock repurchase program, bringing the total authorization to $20 million. This marks the fourth increase since the inception of the program in Novemb
Under Armour Signs First Gymnast as Endorser
Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership with Olympic gymnast Alicia Sacramone, the first gymnast to sign with the company. As a member of the Under Armour team, Sacramone worked with the company on the design of a custom-made Under Armour leotard.
Billabong Revenues up 13.5 Percent, But Profits Fall on Weak Dollar and Euro
Billabong reported revenues from continuing operations reached AUD $1.69 billion ($1.65 bb) in the year ended June 30, 2010, up 13.5 percent from the prior year. Profit from ordinary activities after tax fell 18.4 percent to AUD $119 million ($116 mm)…
Russia’s Sportmaster Mulls IPO
Sportmaster, the leading sporting goods retailer in Russia and former Soviet republics, is considering an initial public offering in London next year, two financial market sources told Reuters. Sportmaster could attract between $600 million and 700 milli
City Sports to Open Two Stores
City Sports plans to open its eighth store in the Boston area in Wellesley in September. Its third store in the Philadelphia market will be open in Wayne in late summer. The
Boston-based sports chain currently has 17 locations..
Holden Appoints First CEO
Holden, maker of premium snow and sportswear, appointed Ben Pruess as the company's first CEO. Most recently, Ben was global VP of Adidas Originals where he helped oversee that division's impressive growth to become a key revenue driver for the
K2 Skis Names Kevin Lewis as US Sales Manager
K2 Skis appointed Kevin Lewis as its new US sales manager. Lewis has held various management roles in K2 Sports over his tenure, including national sales manager for line skis and full tilt boots…
The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps
The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter
Jack Wolfskin Publishes Fair Labor Report
Jack Wolfskin, manufacturer of outdoor equipment and clothing, has published its first social report on suppliers, thus taking a further step towards transparency in its corporate activities concerning “labour conditions at production sites”…
The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps
The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter
Perry Ellis’ Q2 Sales Ramp Up 33 Percent
Perry Ellis International reported Q2 revenue increased 33 percent to $214.4 million as compared to $161.8 million in the same prior year period. Strength within men's golf, women's dresses under Laundry by Shelli Segal, International in the U.K
