Nike is putting its 100% ownership stake in the United Soccer Leagues up for sale, according to various media reports. U.S.L is a conglomeration of six leagues (with teams in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico), was founded in 1986 and was owned b
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Aldila to Close Tijuana Plant
Aldila, Inc. announced plans to close its Tijuana, Mexico facility. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, the action was announced to the company’s Tijuana employees on August 20, 2009, after a decision on August 19, 2009
Crosman Corporation Hires Sales Rep Group
Crosman Corporation, the marketer of products for the shooting sports, has named Hudalla Associates, Inc. as its national sales representative group for its crossbow and crossbow optics product lines according to national sales manager, Brad Webb…
Louisville Slugger Makes Special Derek Jeter Bat
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. created a special Louisville Slugger baseball bat for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter Wednesday to commemorate Jeter’s 2,674th hit in Major League Baseball…
Head N.V. Shrinks Q2 Loss on 1.9% Revenue Gain
Head N.V. reported revenues increased 1.9% to €57.3 million ($82.1 mm) in the second quarter ended June 40 as strong sales of racquets offset declines in its winter and division segments. On a constant currency basis, net revenues decreased by 1.8%.
Kamik Owner Partners with AKU Italia
Genfoot America, the parent of the Kamik outdoor footwear brand,entered into an agreement with AKU Italia, srl. to distribute AKU trekking and outdoor footwear in Canada & North America…
Summit Sports Inc Launches New Web Sites
Summit Sports Inc. launched three new Web sites: RollerSkates.net, HockeySkatesAndSticks.com, and Water-Trampoline.com. The new site join the family of Summit Sports' Web sites including Skis.com, InlineSkates.net, WaterOutfitters.com, SkateAggressiv
LL Bean Hires Designer to Create Signature Line
L.L.Bean announced the March 2010 launch of L.L.Bean Signature, a sportswear collection for men and women. The company has tapped Alex Carleton, the founder of fashion label Rogues Gallery, as the L.L.Bean Signature creative director…
Neftali Feliz Signs with 3N2
The Texas Rangers’ Neftali Feliz signed a multi-year endorsement contract with 3N2, a Florida-based designer and developer of high performance baseball and softball footwear. Feliz will compete in customized 3N2 baseball cleats and performance appar
AboutGolf Labs Opens Tech Center
AboutGolf, the manufacturer of indoor golf simulator technology, has opened a 10,000-square-foot Tech Center in Ottawa Lake, Mich. The Center, which officially opened at the end of May, is designed as a dedicated research-and-development facility and fea
OBIT: Brett Allsop, Co-Founder of Fogdog
Brett Allsop, a co-founder of Fogdog, died in a car accident in Bellingham, WA, according to Bellingham Herald. Allsop, 38, was most recently chairman and co-founder of Seattle-based Yapta, an online travel site that tracks airfares and hotel prices…
The Buckle’s Earnings Climb 12.1% in Second Quarter
The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings rose 12.1% for the second quarter to $25.0 million, or 55 cents a share, from $22.3 million, or 49 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 13.6% to $192.9 million from $169.8 million with comps ahead 8.6%.Online sales in the
Sears Posts Loss on Charges, Weak Sales
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a loss of $94 million, or 79 cents a share, in its second quarter ended Aug 1. Excluding special items such as a 32 cents-a share charge for store closings and severance, and a 22 cents-per-share charge for domestic pension p
Former Marmot Designer Launches Jigsaw Pass
Jeff Blakely, former Marmot Director of Equipment, has launched Jigsaw Pass, a design cycle consulting firm. Jigsaw Pass will work to create outdoor lifestyle, clothing, and equipment for manufacturers and ultimately aimed at the outdoor athlete…
Zumiez Suffers Loss on 18.8% Comp Decline
Zumiez Inc. reported sales decreased 7.7% for the second quarter ended Aug. 1, to $85.2 million from $92.3 million a year ago. The action sports retailer lost $3.1 million, or 10 cents a share, in the period after a charge of $1.3 million, or 3 cents a sh
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