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Under Armour Employee Seeks Climbing Record
An Under Armour employee will attempt to summit six of the world’s highest mountains this spring in a record-breaking task. His Summits Challenge is designed to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking…
Largest Big 5 Shareholder Initiates Proxy Battle
Stadium Capital Management, LLC (SCM), which owns over 11 percent of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp, plans to nominate three independent candidates to the sporting good chain’s board at its upcoming annual meeting…
DSW’s Q4 Profits Rise 13 Percent
DSW Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 13 percent to $30.9 million, or 35 cents a share, exceeding its guidance calling for earnings between 21 and 31 cents a share. Comparable sales increased 7.6 percent…
Deckers Brands Promotes Dave Powers to President
Deckers Brands promoted Dave Powers to the role of president where he will lead the company's omnichannel organization, as well as its Ugg, Teva, Sanuk, Ahnu and Hoka One One brand teams…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for New Stores
Dick's Sporting Goods set grand opening celebration weekends for stores in Washington, MO and Twin Falls, ID…
POC Promotes Willie Ford to Managing Director
POC, manufacturer of skiing and cycling helmets, apparel and accessories, appointed longtime marketing team member and former All-American collegiate ski racer Willie Ford as its managing director for North America…
Calida Group Says Rapid Rebound at Lafuma Fueled 2014 Profit Growth
Switzerland's Calida Group reported net income more than doubled in 2014 thanks to a quicker than expected turnaround at Lafuma Group, a French maker of outdoor and action sports apparel and gear it acquired in December 2013…
Paddle Nation Grant Applications Due April 13
Outdoor Nation is accepting applications until April 13 for Paddle Nation grants that will be awarded May 1 to programs that help youth get outdoors and explore the nation's waterways…
Gates to Launch Lower Price Belt Drive at Tapei Bike Show
Gates Corporation, maker of the chain-replacing belt drive system for bicycles, is launching a “value oriented” product line designed for lower-mileage pavement and city bikes…
Adidas Hires New Ad Agency for Sport
Adidas announced a new partnership with 72andSunny, the global creative agency, to lead its sport campaigns…
Electronics Industry Expanding in Vietnam
A growing number of electronics companies are following apparel and other soft goods manufacturers to Vietnam in search of lower wages, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which noted that more Hong Kong exporters expect labor ra
40Under40 Nominations Close Today!
The nominating process for the 8th annual SGB 40under40 Awards will conclude today at 5pm EDT. Nominations are currently open to anyone born after January 1, 1975 that is working in the sporting goods, action sports, outdoor, snow sports or bicycle indus
Black Diamond Equipment Names New Managers
Black Diamond Equipment announced Heath Christensen and Tor Brown have returned to the company in new roles as director of sales for North America and mountain line category director, respectively. Industry veteran Matt Burbach will also join Black Diamon
Phoenix Footwear’s Q4 Revenues Climb
Phoenix Footwear, the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 28.0 percent to $5.6 million…
Pearl Izumi Hosts Fun Runs to Celebrate National PI Day
Pearl Izumi is hosting a number of 3.1415 mile fun runs on National PI Day, which occurs on Saturday, Mar. 3…
