Gear for Sports Continues to Power Hanesbrand’s Growth
Hanesbrand said sales in its Outerwear segment increased 26 percent in the second quarter, with 23 percentage points of the gain coming from Gear For Sports. Segment operating profits more than doubled…
South Africa’s Holdsport Completes IPO
Holdsport (HSP), which runs the Sportsmans Warehouse and Outdoor Warehouse stores in South Africa, went public on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange)…
Nike Lauded for Education Fund
Nike was among three companies recognized for its Nike School Innovation Fund at a White House education roundtable with business leaders and administration officials. A statement from the White House noted that the Nike School Innovation Fund has provide
Second Pick of NBA Draft Joins Walker at Under Armour Basketball
Former University of Arizona star and current Minnesota Timberwolf Derrick Williams has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour…
Former Players File Lawsuit Against NFL, Riddell
Seventy-five former NFL players have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the league for concealing the risks of concussions for more than 90 years…
Sports Chalet Changes Venue for Olberz Memorial Service
Sport Chalet has changed venues for Friday's memorial service for its founder Norbert Olberz due to overwhelming response. The memorial service will now start at noon Friday July 22 and be held at…
OR’s Open Air Demo to Feature 150 Vendors, New Events
More than 150 brands – up 50 percent from last year – will exhibit at the Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo 2011 (OAD)Aug. 3 at Jordanelle State Park in Park City, UT for a day of product testing and events. Retailers are invited to compete in a host of adve
Skullcandy Debuts as Public Company
Shares of headphone maker Skullcandy Inc rose as much as 17 percent in its first day of trading on the over-the-counter market before turning nearly flat by the close of the day…
Skullcandy IPO Reaps $188 Million
Skullcandy raised $188 million in its IPO Wednesday, when it issued one million more shares than planned at higher prices than expected. Still, the stock closed at $20 when trading stopped, below its initial price of $23 a share…
Point6 Announces Recipients of 1% for the Planet
Point6, manufacturer of premium merino wool socks, announced the non-profit environmental organizations selected to receive the company's annual contribution of 1 percent of company sales…
NHL Partners with Disney
The National Hockey League has signed a deal with Disney Consumer Products to co-brand merchandise featuring characters from Disney Channel's animated series, Phineas and Ferb. The products will appear during the 2011-12 season. Financial terms were
Timberland Enters Kids Apparel Licensing Agreement
The Timberland Company entered into a licensing agreement with Parigi Group. Beginning with the Fall 2011 line, Parigi Group will design, source and market Timberland branded kids apparel in the United States and its territories…
VF Names Millenacker VP of Sales at The North Face
The North Face appointed Michael Millenacker as vice president of sales. Millenacker will be responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution of long term growth plans for The North Face Americas…
Big Rock Sports Finalizes Inland Pacific Acquisition
Big Rock Sports, LLC, has finalized the acquisition of Inland Pacific Distributors, Ltd. Inland Pacific, which is based in British Columbia, operates out of three regional distribution centers across Canada, and has been servicing the independent sportin
Rollerblade Honors Sales Rep for 25 Years of Service
Rollerblade honored Dane Stephenson of Leading Edge Sports in the Pacific Northwest and Rick Gignac of Gignac Sales in Michigan for 25 years of service to the brand. The two were honored last weekend at the Rollerblade summer sales meeting in Vail, CO…
