Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its 14th store in Missouri and 597th store nationwide on Friday, October 31st at Wentzville Crossing (1866 Wentzville Parkway)…
Year: 2014
Element Announces Four New Hires, Key Promotion
Element, the skateboard brand, announced several key appointments to their U.S. leadership team, including Donavon Dartez as VP of sales, Candice Betancourt-Scott as director of lifestyle marketing, and Marc Falkenstien as branch brands director…
PwC Sutvey: Millennials to Drive Wearables Growth
Twenty percent of American adults already own a wearable device and the adoption rate – on par with tablets in 2012 – is quickly expected to rise, according to PwC's Consumer Intelligence Series – The Wearable Future report – an extensive U.S. resear
Responsible Down Standard Gains Wide Adoption
Textile Exchange announced that H&M, Eddie Bauer, The North Face, Marmot, Mammut, Helly Hansen, Outdoor Research, DownLinens, Down & Feather Co. and other leading international fashion, bedding and outdoor brands have adopted its Responsible Down Standard
Safilo to Phase Out Smith Optics HQ, Open Portland Office in Quest for Growth
Safilo Group will relocate Smith Optics' product design, marketing and e-commerce functions to a new global design center in Portland, OR and phase out the company's headquarters in Ketchum, ID by 2018 in a bid to take the brand global. Manufact
Crocs Names New Execs for Americas, China, Supply Chain and Global Transformation
Crocs Inc. appointed Bob Munroe to general manager of Crocs Americas; Greg Sullivan to the new role of senior vice president of global business transformation; Scott Yuan to general manager of Greater China; and Michelle Poole to senior vice president of
PaddleExpo Reports Higher Attendance
Stand-up paddling remained the hottest category at PaddleExpo 2014, which drew more exhibitors, brands and buyers from more countries to Nuremberg Exhibition Hall in Germany last month, according to Horst Fürsattel…
New Pearl Izumi Headquarters Wins Top Architectural Prizes
The new headquarters building for Pearl Izumi was recently honored by the Colorado and Denver chapters of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The new headquarters, located in Louisville, received the top honor from AIA Colorado: the Honor Award fo
Implus Acquires TriggerPoint Performance
Implus has acquired TriggerPoint Performance, Inc., a sports performance, self-care brand concentrating on innovation, education and products that optimize muscular performance and personal empowerment. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand
Investors Reportedly Preparing Unsolicited Bid for Reebok
An investment group is preparing a $2.2 billion offer to acquire Reebok from Adidas AG, according to a report in Monday's Wall Street Journal that was later collaborate by Bloomberg News…
HanesBrands Appoints David Singer to Board of Directors
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes and Champion, appointed David V. Singer, former chief executive officer of snack food leader Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., to its board of directors…
Fletcher Sport Brands Appoints President
Fletcher Sport Brands, the parent of the Sunice golf brand, appointed Conrad Tappert as president of FSB effective Oct. 20. Tappert succeeds Mark Fletcher, who decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Tappert will be based in Montreal,
Bankrupt GoLite Seeks DIP Financing to Avoid Liquidation Sale
GoLite, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, filed an emergency motion for debtor in possession (DIP) financing Monday it said was critical to avoiding an outright liquidation of the company t..
GoLite Files Bankruptcy, Seeks to Avoid Liquidiation
GoLite, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, filed an emergency motion for debtor in possession financing Monday it said was critical to selling the company as a going concern. GoLite has closed 14 of its 20 stores opened after converting to a
Pentland Confirms Leedham as President for Berghaus and Brasher Brands
Pentland Brands plc appointed Richard Leedham as brand president of its UK-based outdoor brands Berghaus and Brasher. Leedham had held both position on an interim basis since January…
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