Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. may draw bids from Iconix Brand Group Inc. as well as Golden Gate Capital, sources told Bloomberg News. CCMP Capital Advisors LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, had offered an initial $202 million last month in a so-calle
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Sears Partners with NBA, WNBA in Support of Protege
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Sugoi Secures Timex Apparel License
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Nike Merges Nikeplus.com and Nikerunning.com
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NRF: Economy Likely to Impact BTS Purchases
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Wilson Most Used Racket at Wimbledon
Wilson were used by over a third of all competitors at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships, according to research by IFM Sports Marketing Surveys…
Bass Pro Planning Hotel in Springfield
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BOSG Hires New England Rep
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) added Dan Burke to its rep team. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will assist current clients and opening new accounts in upstate NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, and CT…
Outdoor Research Names Marketing Chief
Outdoor Research appointed Charles Lozner as director of marketing. As a recent Brand Director for K2 Sports, Lozner has ample management experience within the Outdoor and Snowsports industries…
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
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Dorel Industries Acquires Iron Horse
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Heelys Appoints Hansen as CEO
Heelys Inc. appointed Tom Hansen as its new president and CEO, effective August 1. Hansen is currently president of TM Advertising (formerly Temerlin McClain) and brings more than thirty years of strategic marketing, new product development and marketplac
New Balance Parters with Major League Lacrosse for Boys and Girls Clubs
New Balance has partnered with Major League Lacrosse (MLL) to raise funds and awareness for Boys and Girls Clubs in participating MLL markets…
VF Corp. Becomes Possible Bidder for Eddie Bauer
VF Corp, the parent of The North Face and Vans, may be a possible bidder in the bankruptcy auction for the assets of Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc., according to a court document…
CIT Group Facing Liquidity Crisis
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