Rawlings Named Supplier of Aflac All-America High School Baseball Classic
Rawlings was recently named as the Official Equipment and Uniform Supplier of the annual Aflac All American High School Baseball Classic…
Crocs and AVP Tour to Part Ways
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball and Crocs Inc. will part ways in 2010 after a longstanding partnership. Crocs has bought out the remainder of its contract with the domestic professional beach volleyball tour…
Clijsters Returning to Pro Tennis with Fila
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour star Kim Clijsters will reportedly begin her comeback to professional tennis wearing Fila apparel and footwear…
Blacks Leisure Confirms Renewal of Working Capital Facility
Blacks Leisure, the retailer of outdoor and boardwear clothing, footwear and equipment, previously announced that Lloyds Banking Group would extend the working capital facility to 31 August 2010, subject to the required documentation being put in place…
Rock Climbing Injuries Increase as Sport Gains Popularity
It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year. A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital revealed a
adidas and Agron Extend Relationship
adidas America, Inc., announced a long-term extension of its relationship with Agron, Inc., its Los Angeles-based exclusive licensee for headwear, bags, socks, underwear, and other accessory items. The extension through 2022 will expand the two companies
Asia Outdoor Show Sees 50% Growth
When the 4th Asia Outdoor trade show closed its doors in the afternoon of Aug. 2 it reported more than 14,000 trade visitors. Show management said in a release that they were “very happy” to have reached all of their objectives: more visitors, new visitor
Suunto Looks to Broaden Reach with New Distributor
Suunto has announced a partnership with distributor CTE Watch Co. CTE specializes in jewelry and watch store placement and will push the Suunto brand in the Midwest and Southeast…
TAF Parent Completes Amendment to 2007 10-K
NexCen Brands, Inc., parent company of The Athlete's Foot, has completed an amendment of its 2007 10-K, including restated 2007 audited financial statements, and has filed an amended Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31,
Shimano Feels the Effects of Global Recession in First Half
Shimano Inc. reported that the impact of the global recession and the pressure to reduce inventories has caused its bicycle components business and fishing tackle business to suffer from lackluster sales for the first half of 2009 ended June 30. As a resu
Sports Multiplied Names New Regional Reps for 2XU and BONT Cycling
Sports Multiplied, LLC, distributors of 2XU sports apparel and BONT cycling shoes, have recently appointed new sales reps in the Northern California and Colorado / Utah regions…
Adidas Group Sees Bottom in Second Quarter
Adidas Group saw declines in all segments of its business with the exception of TaylorMade-adidas Golf in the second quarter, but the increase in TMaG saw its improvement due to the inclusion of the Ashworth business this year. In sharp contrast to last
Crocs Slows the Bleeding in the Second Quarter
All the critics who have been predicting the end of Crocs, Inc., have been quieted — for now — by the company’s second quarter results. Total sales for the second quarter were $197.7 million, an 11.3% slide compared to $222.7 million in the same period
Iconix Gets Sport Brands Boost at Wal-Mart
Helped by a good reception of OP, Starter, and Danskin Now as well as exclusives at Wal-Mart, Iconix Brand Group's revenues climbed 9% in Q2 to $56.4 million from $51.7 million in Q2 last year…
Puma AG Sees Second Quarter Net Slide; U.S. Business a Bright Spot
Puma AG posted flat consolidated net sales growth in second quarter on a currency-adjusted basis, but revenues rose 4.1% to €600.3 million ($818 mm) when measured in the reported euro terms. Total worldwide sales under the Puma brand, which includes both
