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Macy’s Issues Upbeat Outlook
Macy’s, Inc.’s sales and earnings grew significantly in the fourth quarter and full year 2012, ended Feb. 2, 2013. The company exceeded the guidance it provided coming into 2012, and provided new guidance for continued growth and progress in 2
Everlast to Sponsor Deontay Wilder
Everlast Worldwide, Inc. has extended the exclusive equipment and apparel contract with American heavyweight boxing contender, Deontay Wilder…
Accell Group’s Organic Sales Recover in Back Half of 2012
Accell Group N.V. eked out 3 percent organic sales growth in 2012 even as recession-weary and rain-soaked Europeans downshifted their spending on new bikes. Acquisitions, meanwhile, transformed Europe’s largest bike maker into a much more significan
VF Appoints New Eagle Creek President
VF Corporation announced Roger Spatz as president, Eagle Creek. Roger has served as interim president since July 2011…
U.S. Bike Imports Return to Pre-Recession Levels
U.S. imports of core market 20-inch wheel and larger bicycles in 2012 returned to the pre-recession level of 13 million units generating $1.4 billion in cost, or FOB value, according to the Gluskin Townley Group…
Burton Founder Cites Record January Sales to Argue Sport Is Alive and Well
Burton Snowboards Founder Jake Burton is speaking out on the future of snowboarding following a negative article in The New York Times and other media. While Burton is a private company that usually does not release financial information, Burton noted tha
Pro Feet Founder Receives Duke Energy Award
Russell Wilson, founder of Pro Feet, was awarded the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award at the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner on Jan. 24…
Portland Startup Accelerator Program Accepting Applications
The Portland Development Commission began accepting applications on Feb. 14 for Startup PDX: Challenge, a new initiative to connect startups to all Portland has to offer. Sporting goods startups are encouarged to apply…
Skechers Distribution Center Certified as Largest LEED Gold Building in the U.S.
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that its North American distribution center in Rancho Belago, CA has been officially certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council. Designed and built by developer Highland Fairview to the highest environmental standa
Salewa North America Names Communications Manager
Salewa North America, which sells, distributes, and services Dynafit, Pomoca, and Salewa, has hired Eric Henderson as communications manager, where he will oversee media outreach, social media efforts, online marketing, athletes and core related events…
Foot Locker to Ramp Up Capital Spending in 2013
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its the board of directors approved a $220 million capital expenditure program for 2013, a significant increase over the approximately $163 million spent in 2012. The company plans to invest in its many growth opportunitie
Illinois Acquires 547 Acres for Outdoor Recreation
Governor Pat Quinn announced acquisition of 547 acres of public land in four Illinois counties to boost public access for hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. The $2.8 million in land purchases includes 410 acres in Pike County, whic
Umbro Off to Strong Start for Iconix Group
On its fourth-quarter conference call, Iconix Brand Group indicated it’s marking a quick transition period for Umbro, the soccer brand acquired from Nike Inc. in December…
NOCSAE Licensees Again Allowed to Attend Standards Session
During the recently held National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) Winter Board Meeting, the board agreed to allow NOCSAE licensees to once again attend the standards portion of the closed NOCSAE board meeting. Historically
U.S. Committee Formed to Save Olympic Wrestling
A committee of highly-respected leaders within the American wrestling community has been formed, whose mission is to insure that wrestling remains as a core sport of the Olympic Games. The group is called the Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wres
