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Lafuma Group Core Sales Drop 13 Percent in Fiscal 2013
Lafuma Groupe reported sales at continuing operations fell 13 percent in the year ended Sept. 30 and were essentially flat at the division that sells the Millet and Eider brands after excluding currency effects…
Running Specialty Group Acquires Running Spot
The four Bob Roncker’s Running Spot stores in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area have been acquired by the Denver-based Running Specialty Group, which now owns 46 retail stores…
G-III Apparel Complete Purchase of G.H. Bass
PVH Corp. and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. completed the previously announced sale of substantially all of the assets of PVH’s G.H. Bass & Co. division to a subsidiary of G-III. Gross proceeds from the transaction were approximately $50 million, paid i
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Run ESPN’s Online Fan Shop
Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN today announced a multi-year agreement in which Dick's will serve as the exclusive e-commerce provider of licensed merchandise and sporting goods on ESPN.com and related digital properties…
Hydrapak Names New Director of Sales
Hydrapak welcomes Jordan Phillips as its new director of sales; focusing on consumer products…
SoccerGarage.com Becomes Official Uniform Kit Supplier to San Diego Soccer Club
SoccerGarage.com, one of the largest online specialty retailers of soccer equipment and apparel in the U.S., has become the official uniform kit supplier to San Diego Soccer Club…
Amer Sports Appoints Mike Dowse President of Amer Sports Ball Sports
Amer Sports's appointed its Americas President and General Manager Mike Dowse president of its Ball Sports business Monday. Dowse will replace Chris Considine, who has left the company. Michael White was named chief sales officer and general manager
September Golf Rounds Show Small Gain
According to PGA Performancetrak, September 2013 golf rounds player were up 1.1 percent and days open were flat compared to September 2012, based on paired data…
Wolverine Appoints New VP and General Manager of Sebago
Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Frank Annunziata to the position of vice president and General Manager of Sebago with responsibility for the further development of the brand's global growth platform of footwear, apparel and accessor
Oakley, Ray-Ban, Sunglass Hut Drive Luxottica’s Third Quarter Growth
Despite a decline in Oakley's sales to the U.S. Army, sunglasses led the growth at Luxottica Group SpA in the third quarter ended Sept. 30. Oakley and Ray-Ban grew in the 10 percent range while Sunglass Hut outperformed the company's optical ret
House Committee Approves Bill to Permanently Establish Hunting and Wildlife Council
The U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee voted to advance HR 2799, legislation to authorize the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC)…
Skullcandy’s Sales and Profits Continue Plunge in Third Quarter As Turnaround Continues
Skullcandy, Inc. reported sales to the off-price channel plunged 74.6 percent, or by $4.4 million, in the third quarter as compared to the same quarter a year ago as it continued to tighten distribution as part of a turnaround plan aimed at protecting its
Broncos and Seahawks Top NFL Jersey Sales
Through the midway point of the NFL season, Dick's Sporting Goods Jersey Report is showing that Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks are by far the two most popular teams. In seven markets across the country (New York, Boston, Indy, Washington, Chicago
Under Armour Plans Specialty Store in New York City
Plans are underway to bring the first Under Armour specialty store to New York City…
OIA Lauds Speech by Interior Secretary Jewell
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and The Outdoor Foundation lauded Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for plugging her vision and plan to protect the nation’s public lands to support businesses, communities and young people in remarks at the N
