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Adidas’ Outlook Dampened by Currency Woes
Excluding the impact of currency-fluctuations, Adidas Group reported a blowout fourth quarter, with currency-neutral (C-N) sales ahead 12 percent and operating profit up almost fourfold compared to the prior year. On a C-N basis, Adidas Brand sales grew 1
SFIA National Health Through Fitness Day Garners Bipartisan Support
More than 130 Congressional meetings were held during the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 15th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day on Wednesday, March 5 to lobby for legislation that supports physical activity. Fifteen celebrit
Under Armour Announces Promotions
Under Armour Inc. announced a number of promotions across its organization to support its growth. Among those receiving promotions were Jason Archer, Brian Boring, Kelly Cortina, Dave Dombrow and Josh Rattet…
Gander Mountain Opening Store in SW Charlotte, South Carolina
Gander Mountain is expanding with a new location in Southwest Charlotte, NC, set to open in the late summer…
Edwin Watts Partners with Golfweek
On the heels of Worldwide Golf’s recent acquisition of Edwin Watts Golf Shops, the company announced a partnership extension with Golfweek, whereby the specialty retailer will serve as the official presenting sponsor of the Golfweek Amateur Tour…
Study Identifies Metro Urban Cyclists as Potent Force
Metro urban bicyclists are more diverse, affluent and better educated than the average adult U.S. cyclist and significantly more inclined to buy their bikes from independent bike dealers than mass merchants, according to third annual American Bicyclist St
TK Names Callahan to Board of Directors
Effective March 1, 2014 Michael Callahan is an independent director to the ATK board of directors and appointed to its Audit Committee…
Davidson’s Receives Two “Distributor of the Year” Awards from Freedom Group Companies
Davidson's, a national firearms wholesaler, has received Distributor of the Year awards from both Para Handguns and Remington's Law Enforcement division…
Reebok Revamps Logo
Reebok has unveiled its new brand mark – the Reebok Delta symbol. The branding change coincides with Reebok’s singular focus on fitness. The new Reebok Delta symbol represents the positive and transformative change that fitness can have on a person
Calida Group Reports Lafuma Groupe Losses Lessened in Oct-Dec Quarter
Lafuma Groupe generated a negative operating result before one-time items of €4.4 million for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013, compared with -€6.6 million a year earlier, according to financial information released by its new parent compa
Weekend Talks Could Foreshadow End of Eddie Bauer Deal
The Men's Wearhouse confirmed it had received a draft merger agreement from Jos. A. Bank Clothiers after signing a non-disclosure agreement with the retailer Saturday. The talks between the rival retailers could spell an end to Jos. A Bank's agr
Backcountry.com Signs on As Top NICA Sponsor in Utah
Backcountry.com has partnered with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s (NICA) Utah Chapter as a platinum sponsor…
Skechers Raised $1MM Through Friendship Walk
The Skechers Foundation celebrated its fifth annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk with a check presentation ceremony on Thursday, February 27 at the Company’s world headquarters in Manhattan Beach, California. The Foundation presented its la
Police Investigating Cause of Missoula Avalanche
Police in Missoula, MT are investigating the cause of an avalanche that buried and destroyed two homes and buried three people Friday after an official with the local avalanche center said it was caused by a snowboarder…
Oakley’s Sagging Sales to US Military Slowed Luxottica’s Q4 Growth
Luxottica reported U.S. sales by its Wholesale Division increased 12.1 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013, excluding a drop in Okaley's sales to the U.S. Army. Oakley experienced strong double-digit growth in Europe and emerging market