The NHL has formed a strategic content and advertising partnership with YouTube, Inc. in which the NHL will provide daily short-form video content to YouTube for the 2006-2007 season beginning this month. The partnership marks the first time that a profes
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Modell’s Prez to be Honored for Crohn’s Work
Robert J. Stevenish, who has served as president & coo of Modell’s Sporting Goods for the past four years, will receive the Man of the Year Award from the Greater NY Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) at the annual Michael S. Mo
Cabela’s Plans Store for Lacey, Wash.
Cabela's Incorporated has reached an agreement to build one of its destination superstores near the junction of I-5 and Marvin Road in Lacey, Wash., at the Lacey Gateway Project in the Hawks Prairie business district. Cabela's will submit a site
Zumiez Q3 Sales Rise 43%; Net Also Up
Zumiez Inc. reported a 43% increase in net sales for the third quarter to $82.3 million from $57.4 million in the year-ago period. The company saw net income rise to $6.8 million or 24 cents per diluted share from $5.3 million or 18 cents per diluted shar
True Temper Sales Down in Q3; Loss Widens
True Temper Sports, Inc. saw its third quarter net sales decreased 15.8% to $21.5 million from $25.5 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter decreased to $4.3 million from $7.6 million in the third quarter of 2005. The comp
Stand Up for Skateparks Raises Nearly $1 mm for Tony Hawk Foundation
The Tony Hawk Foundation held its third-annual Tony Hawk's Project 8 Stand Up For Skateparks benefit on Sunday, November 5 in Beverly Hills raising more than $950,000 for the foundation. Co-chaired by Tony Hawk, Sean Penn, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Spa
Nike Names VP of Diversity
NIKE, Inc. name Gina Warren as the company's new VP of diversity. The announcement follows the resignation of Donna DeBerry, who joined Nike in mid-September but has informed the company that for personal reasons she was unable to relocate with her f
TJX Q3 Comps Up 6%; Bob’s Up 2%
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw net sales for the third quarter total $4.5 billion, an increase of 11% over last year. In addition, the company saw comparable store sales increase 6% in the period. Net income for the quarter was $231 million, and diluted earn
Skechers to Launch Avirex Footwear
SKECHERS USA, Inc. has signed a licensing agreement to design, develop and market footwear in the United States and key international markets for the aviation-inspired apparel brand AVIREX. The AVIREX men's footwear line is set to launch in Spring 20
Deuter to Sponsor USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon has added Deuter USA as a corporate partner and an Official Triathlon/Multisport Bag and Pack Supplier of USAT. As part of the agreement Deuter USA will supply co-branded USAT/Deuter triathlon or multisport bags to select Team USA, elite Nat
Brooks Sports Takes Three Awards from Runner’s World
Brooks Sports, Inc. was honored by Runner’s World’s global editors with awards for “Best Innovation,” “Brand Blazer,” and “Best Buy” at an annual Runner’s World ceremony—the culmination of Runner’s World’s International Shoe Summit…
Brunswick Moves to Cut Costs…
Brunswick Corporation is taking a series of actions to cut costs, better utilize overall capacity, and improve general operating efficiencies. In total, the company will release approximately 645 employees, close portions of two boat manufacturing facilit
Head N.V. Sees Winter Sports Boost Q3 Income…
Head N.V. saw strong results in winter sports and diving boost overall sales for the third quarter by 11% in euro terms, in spite of a slight decline in tennis sales. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro also increased revenues. When meas
Retailers of the Outdoor Industry Shifts Course…
Retailers of the Outdoor Industry has acted as the most successful outdoor industry buying group since 1990 when several retailers decided to join forces and compare best practices at the Outdoor Retailer trade show. The group has grown considerably since
La Sportiva Aims for Zero Waste…
La Sportiva hired Boulder-based Eco-Cycle to reach the goal of becoming a Zero Waste organization. The Zero Waste Service from Eco-Cycle is a three–part program that involves collection of all waste, education within the company, and promotion in the comm
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