William Schawbel, founder and owner of The Schawbel Corporation, announced the formation of a new business entity, Schawbel Technologies, LLC…
Year: 2014
NRF Endorses Marketplace and Internet Tax Freedom Act
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is supporting the Marketplace and Internet Tax Freedom Act…
NSSF Announces Two Staff Additions
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced that it has appointed Jennifer L.S. Pearsall as director, public relations and Justin Morrissey as digital content specialist…
After Victory in the House, Fight for Fast Track Recalls Moves to Senate
The U.S. House voted 229 to 194 to approve an amendment that would stop the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from essentially killing it highly popular and award winning Fast Track Program for voluntary product recalls…
Coastal.com Founder Reinvests Fortune in OnlineShoes.com
Roger Hardy, who built Coastal Contacts Inc. into the largest online eye care retailer in the United States before selling it for $430 million in April, is investing much of his fortune trying to repeat his success by selling footwear online…
Sports Direct Poised as European Juggernaut After Fiscal 2014 Growth
Sports Direct International plc reported comparable store sales grew 10.5 percent in the fiscal year ended April 27 on top of a 10.6 percent increase in the prior fiscal year, even without the benefit of the London Olympics, the European soccer championsh
Outdoor Retailer Finds Downtown Rooms for 300 More Retailers
Outdoor Retailer has secured downtown hotel rooms for 300 core retailers previously unable to book accommodations within walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention…
Active Ride Shop Finds New Investor to Help Expand
Active Ride Shop has received an undisclosed investment from Tengram Capital Partners with a plan to accelerate its expansion. As a part of Tengram’s investment, Rick Mina, a former Foot Locker executive, will join the action sports chain’s bo
Adidas Reaches Agreement with Manchester United
Manchester United has reached a ten-year agreement with Adidas for a global technical sponsorship and dual branded licensing deal for a minimum guarantee of £750 million ($1.3 bn), beginning with the 2015/2016 campaign. For the 2014/2015 season, Nike will
Action Sports Firm Pacific Vector to Liquidate
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., formerly known as Gatorz Inc., is liquidating its three subsidiaries – Ryderz Compound Inc., Reno Wilson Inc. (operating as Gatorz), and PVH DNA Inc. – through voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions. The move was attribute
Brunswick to Divest Bowling Businesses
Brunswick Corporation reached an agreement to sell its retail bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million. As a result of the sale, the company also said it plans to divest its bowling products business, which includes a wide range of balls, bags, sh
SFIA to Help Launch Sports Tech Marketplace at Consumer Electronics Show
In a partnership with the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the 2015 International CES – commonly known as the Consumer Electronics Show – will see the debut of the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase highlighting the latest in sports technolo
VF’s Sports Brands’ Momentum Continues in Q2
VF Corp. reported better-than-expected quarterly profit as its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition racked up its third-straight quarter of double-digit growth. Sales in its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition rose 15.9 percent. The North Face was up 11 percen
Bankrupt Tactical Holdings Seeks Quick Sale of Massif Mountain Gear and Military Footwear Businesses
Tactical Holdings Operations Inc. has filed a petition for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses, including Massif Mountain Gear, which makes fire-resistant outdoor apparel for fire-rescue workers, the military and industri
Bipartisan Duck Stamp Companion Bills Introduced in House and Senate
Ducks Unlimited officials (DU) voiced strong support for the Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014, a bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate…
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