SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Belk’s Q1 Profits Slide
Belk Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $955.1 million compared to $955.8 in the prior-year period. On a comparable store basis, net sales decreased 0.2 percent. Juniors, women’s contemporary and better merchandise categories in general
Adidas AG Extends Glenn Bennett, Robin Stalker to 2018
The Adidas AG Supervisory Board extended the mandates of executive board members Glenn Bennett, responsible for global operations, and Robin Stalker, chief financial officer, by another three years beyond 2015 until March 2018…
Fleet Feet Acquires Metro Run and Walk
Fleet Feet, Incorporated announced the purchase of Metro Run and Walk in Mishawaka, IN, which is adjacent to South Bend. The formal acquisition is the 123rd store for the company. The company also said it will open six new franchises in May and June in th
Antigua Extends Endorsement Agreement with Stacy Lewis
The Antigua Group, Inc. announced that Stacy Lewis, world number two in the Rolex Rankings, will represent Antigua on the LPGA Tour for three additional years through 2017…
DSW Slashes Guidance on Lousy Spring
Blaming the weather and competitive discounting, DSW Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that fell well short of analysts’ estimates while slashing its guidance for the year. Women's shoes, which excludes boots and sandals, comped down 9 perce
Soccer Star Messi to Design Special Edition Dutch Space Scooter
Four time world soccer player of the year Lionel Messi has signed a three year contract with Dutch Space Scooter to help design and promote a special edition of the scooter under his own brand…
Hitcase Selects Lambert as Canadian Bike and Run Distributor
Hitcase, makers of iPhone cases, mounts, accessories and apps that transforms an iPhone into a shockproof, waterproof POV action camera, has appointed Lambert as their exclusive Canadian distributor into the bicycle and running markets…
Thermacell Partners With Backbone Media
Thermacell Partners With Backbone Media to Promote Mosquito Repellent Products…
Flying Arrow Archery Selects Marketing Company
Flying Arrow Archery, LLC has selected StarkGrowth as its public relations and marketing agency of record, effective immediately…
Author Gary Ferguson Headlining The Conversation Alliance Breakfast
Author and college lecturer Gary Ferguson will address the impact wild places have had on the American character as the featured speaker at The Conservation Alliance breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2014…
Mizuno Launches Running App
Mizuno is converting ''miles into money'' by donating $1 for every mile run up to 100,000 miles by runners who download and run with Mizuno’s mobile “baton” app at www.ifeverybodyran.com. The program is the next phase
Smith Optics Parent Upgraded by Moody’s
Moody’s has upgraded The Safilo Group’s long-term corporate credit rating from ‘B2’ to ‘B1’, reflecting both the company’s diminished refinancing risk, following its recent bond issue, and its stable operating per
Under Armour Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Fight Night
Fight For Children and Under Armour announced a new multi-year partnership that designates Under Armour as the presenting sponsor of Fight For Children's annual Fight Night, including this year's 25th anniversary of the fundraising event…
Highline United Group Announces CEO Departure
The Highline Group announced that Rick Paterno will step down as CEO effective June 6 for personal reasons and to spend more time with his family…
Mountain Khakis Appoints Great Lakes Rep
Mountain Khakis signed on with Cody Prudoehl for Great Lakes representation…
