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Lululemon Lowers Q4 Forecast, Expects Negative Comps
Lululemon Athletica Inc. lowered its comp store sales, revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 2 due to a pronounced deceleration in traffic and sales since Dec. 31. The yoga brand, which awed investors with its outsized comp store
SBA Crowdfunding Webinar Set for Jan. 15
The Small Business Administration is offering a webinar titled “Crowdfunding: Is it Right for Your Business?” on Wednesday, Jan. 15…
Trade Promotion Authority Bill Introduced in Both Houses of Congress
Bills to give the President greater authority to negotiate Trade Agreements were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, prompting praise from two of the nation's largest sporting goods trade associations…
Accell NA Names Chapin to Direct Marketing at Raleigh and Lapierre
Accell North America named Steve Chapin as director of marketing for Raleigh and Lapierre bicycles, effective immediately. Chapin will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and communications for the Raleigh and Lapierre bicycle brands…
TheClymb Lands Former Gilt Groupe President as Director
The Clymb announced that former Gilt Groupe President Andy Page has joined its board of directors. Page, who now works as president at 23andMe, brings 20-plus years of in-depth operational knowledge and an extensive understanding of e-commerce and the onl
Vertx Apparel Signs Design Agreement with Fighter Design
Vertx's Airflow Technology will be incorporated in the Fighter Design products…
Crimson Trace Hires New Armo
Crimson Trace hires Charlie Sunderlin as armorer…
Nighthawk Custom Announces New Ownership
Nighthawk Custom, craftsmen of 1911 pistols and shotguns, has consolidated ownership under one of the original founders, Mark Stone…
Federal Court Decision Affirms Citizens’ Right to Buy Firearms and Lawful Commerce
U.S. District Court Judge Edmond E. Chang recently struck down Chicago’s 2010 ordinance banning the sales of firearms within city limits…
Valencell Licenses Earbud Sensor Technology to LG
LG Electronics, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, will use sensor technology licensed from North Carolina-based Valencell in a new LG Bluetooth heart rate monitoring earphone that will enable smartphone users to track their fitness biometrics..
One In Four Adolescents Meet Physical-Activity Guidelines
Only one in four adolescents ages 12-15 are physically active for at least 60 minutes daily, according to new statistics from National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Adidas Appoints Eric Liedtke to Executive Board
The Supervisory Board of Adidas AG appointed Eric Liedtke to the Executive Board of Adidas AG effective Mar. 6, 2014. Liedtke, currently SVP Adidas Sport Performance, will assume responsibility for Global Brands on an Executive Board level. After 30 succe
Chaco Appoints Product Marketing Associate
Chaco welcomed Josh Weichhand into the new role of product marketing associate. Weichhand comes to Chaco after three years with Urban Outfitters in Philadelphia where he managed marketing and content projects for the Anthropologie brand…
SandS Worldwide Completes Acquisition
S&S Worldwide, a marketer of crafts, sporting goods, and supplies to schools, recreation departments and healthcare facilities, completed the acquisition of the assets of a confidential, internet-marketing company. The acquisition came from a release fro
The Outdoor Foundation, The Coleman Co. and SportsOneSource to Present on Camping Consumer
Armed with the results of some of the industry largest consumer surveys, leaders from the Outdoor Foundation, The Coleman Company, Inc. and The SportsOneSource Group will explore trends and behaviors of camping participants at the upcoming Outdoor Retaile
