Greenpeace has launched a campaign aimed at several top-name shoe brands – including Adidas, Nike, Reebok and Timberland – claiming demand for leather may be supporting cattle ranches that are illegally de-treeing the Amazon…
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RECALL: REI Bicycles
After two reports of bicycle breakdowns causing a fractured clavicle, broken teeth, facial damage and head injuries, Recreational Equipment Inc. and the Consumer Products Safety Commission recalled the 2005 model Novara Trionfo bike today…
Burton Marketing Chief Joins UFC
Bryan Johnston, former VP of marketing for Burton Snowboards, has been named chief marketing officer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization. In this executive position, Johnston will establish and oversee the global marketing strategies and m
James Easton Donates $2M to UCLA to Fund Carbon Nanotube Research
James L. Easton, chairman and CEO of sports equipment company Jas. D. Easton Inc., has given $2 million to the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science to fund research on advanced carbon materials for sports equipment and aerospace ap
The North Face Supports National Camping Month
The North Face will be holding free educational events, community activities and a sweepstakes during June as part of National Camping Month, an initiative to encourage and inspire Americans of all ages to get outdoors. The North Face retail stores will b
Finish Line Names Chief Administrative Officer
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Gary D. Cohen, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, will assume the newly-created role of chief administrative officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Cohen will oversee the company's
K-Swiss to Acquire Remaining Interest in Palladium SAS
K-Swiss Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 43% equity interest in Palladium SAS for 5.0 million Euros in cash plus a potential earn out based on Palladium’s EBITDA for 2012. K-Swiss had previously acquired a 57% equity interes
Collective Brands Q1 Sales Slide 7.5%, Adjusted Profits Dip 9.7%
Collective Brands, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings rose to $38 million, or 59 cents a share, from $19.7 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. Adjusting year-ago earnings to exclude nonrecurring charges, earnings were down 9.7% from $42.1 million, or 66 c
Collective Brands Q1 Sales Slide 7.5%, Adjusted Profits Dip 9.7%
Collective Brands, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings rose to $38 million, or 59 cents a share, from $19.7 million, or 30 cents, a year ago. Adjusting year-ago earnings to exclude nonrecurring charges, earnings were down 9.7% from $42.1 million, or 66 c
Dick’s SG Re-elects Directors
At the company's annual meeting, shareholders of Dick's Sporting Goods re-elected directors William J. Colombo, a former Dick's executive, David I. Fuente, a former Office Depot Inc. CEO, and Larry D. Stone, president and chief operating of
Nantahala Outdoor’s CEO Testifies Before Congress
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) President and CEO Sutton Bacon testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business at the “Heroes of Small Business” hearing. At the hearing Bacon discussed NOC’s $48 million impact on western Nort
Forzani Urges Support of its Board Nominees
The Forzani Group Ltd. is mailing a letter to
its shareholders providing an update on the support
that FGL has received for all eight of its nominees
for the Board of Directors, and summarizes the
reasons why shareholders should vote the WHITE proxy i
Greg Norman Reups with Golf Retirement Plus
Greg Norman Collection, acquired from the MacGregor Golf Company by The Tharanco Group in February 2009, has renewed its presenting partnership of Golf Retirement Plus. Greg Norman Collection has served as a presenting partner of the program since 2000…
Turfer Athletic Sponsors World TeamTennis (WTT)
World TeamTennis and Turfer Athletic announced a multi- year agreement making Turfer Athletic the official apparel supplier of both the Advanta WTT Professional and Recreational Leagues…
Boathouse Sports Partners with LEAPS Inner-City Lacrosse Program
Boathouse Sports will partner with professional lacrosse players John Christmas (Boston Cannons) and Eric Gregg (Philadelphia Barrage) on their LEAPS (Lacrosse, Education, Attitude, Perseverance and Success) initiative to give under-served youth in the gr
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