More From Melanie Kletter
On the Sand With Misty May and Kerri Walsh
Beach volleyball players and tour organizers are out to prove that their sport is about more than just…
Different Strokes
Companies of all sizes are diving into 2006 with an array of trends and product launches.
Quiksilver Establishes Global Corporate Team
Quiksilver Inc. has created a new global management structure to help facilitate its expansion domestically…
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Sport Meets The Street
Sporting goods companies of all stripes are moving from the playing field to the street for their coming…
Sponsorships Step Up
Marketers seem to have finally woken up to the power of female athletes.
Nike Execs Upbeat at Analyst Meeting
New Nike president William D. Perez and other company executives gave an upbeat presentation Tuesday at an…
Nike Net Up, Shares Down
Nike Inc. delivered another robust quarter Monday, with profits rising 15 percent on a 6.7 percent sales gain.
Sharapova’s Golden Touch
Regardless of how she plays at the Wimbledon tennis matches this week, defending champion Maria Sharapova is…
Billabong Surfs Into Times Square
Surf company Billabong is taking its beach vibe to the street with a new flagship located in the heart of New…
Surge in Swim May Be Too Late
The heat wave in the Northeast this month brought a much-needed boost to the swim industry as consumers…
Lauren Spins a Sport Line
The Lauren by Ralph Lauren label has stretched into the athletic arena with Lauren Active, a line that melds…
Reebok Details Goal To Improve Margins
NEW YORK — Reebok has outlined aggressive plans to grow its business and improve margins, including an…
Columbia Sportswear’s ‘Tough Mother’ Speaks Out
In her new book, "One Tough Mother," Columbia Sportswear's Gertrude Boyle speaks about her unlikely rise to…
Active Firms Make Executive Shifts
Change is in the air in activewear, with Marika Group, Under Armour and Nike's Exeter Brands Group all making…
McQueen, Puma Join Forces
Puma is teaming up with provocative designer Alexander McQueen for its latest collaborative collection.