Celerant Technology, a leading provider of innovative retail and e-commerce solutions, announced that Schuylkill Valley Sports (SV Sports) has become the company’s first client to integrate their weekly SSI Data point-of-sale data reporting through Celerant’s new integration tools that connect seamlessly with SSI Data. Through this integration, SV Sports has easy access to robust marketplace trend reporting tools and reports to help the company compete and grow business.
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Joe Prebich Exits Mammut North America
Joe Prebich, who was appointed managing director of Mammut North America in April, is no longer with the company, according to its public relations team, which declined to disclose the reason for Prebich’s exit. “Mammut and Joe ended their relationship professionally this week,” a representative of Mammut North America’s PR team told SGB Thursday.
Skechers Q3 Earnings Dip
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Oppenheimer Upgrades Nike On “Technological Evolution” Promise
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Fanatics Partners With German Football Association
The German Football Association (DFB) announced a partnership with Fanatics. Beginning in January 2019, the new long-term partnership will see fans of the national team provided with a greater range of products and wider availability around the world.
Project Play Summit To Be Held In Washington, D.C.
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The Conservation Alliance Celebrates 10th Annual Backyard Collective
On Thursday, October 11, The Conservation Alliance celebrated the association’s 10th Annual Backyard Collective stewardship event in Bend, OR. More than 90 volunteers from 10 member companies participated in the day.
Ortovox Appoints Northeast Reps
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New Iconix CEO Resigns From Big 5’s Board
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Moody’s Affirms Bass Pro’s Ratings On Cabela’s Progress
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Nordica Appoints Marketing And Sales Support Specialist
Nordica announced the hiring of Joe Cavallaro as the company’s marketing and sales support specialist.
RECALL: Adidas Kids Swimwear
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Under Armour Signs Two NBA Rookies: Mo Bamba And Hamidou Diallo
Under Armour signed Orlando Magic rookie center Mo Bamba and Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Hamidou Diallo.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Robust Q3 Profit Gain
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income for the quarter ended September 29, 2018 of $8.36 million, or $2.01 per share, compared to $5.86 million, or $1.36, in the third quarter of 2017.
Lululemon To Sponsor Kansas City Marathon
The Kansas City Marathon presented by Garmin has entered into an apparel partnership with Lululemon.
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