The Sports Authority will hold grand opening ceremonies for nine new locations across the country on Apr. 4. Once those stores open, the Sports Authority will own and operate 463 stores in 45 states…
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HandB’s Bionic Gloves Signs Tennis Sponsors
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the parent of Louisville Slugger, has signed sponsorship deals with three top European tennis players for its Bionic Tennis Gloves. ATP singles player Marc IJzerman and doubles partners Jacco Eltingh and Paul Haarhuis have agreed
Callaway Sponsors David Leadbetter Golf Academy Program
Callaway Golf has become the official sponsor and exclusive provider of golf clubs, balls and apparel with IMG Academies for its David Leadbetter Golf Academy program. Former attendees of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy program include several accomplis
Bill Kraus Exits Under Armour
Under Armour said Bill Kraus formally resigned as senior vice president of Business Development. During his seven-year tenure, Kraus was responsible for various groups within the organization including Product Merchandising, Brand Marketing, Sports Market
Deckers CFO Resigns
Deckers Outdoor Corp said that Thomas R. Hillebrandt has resigned as chief financial officer and assistant Secretary, effective March 20 in order to pursue other opportunities. A search for Hillebrandt’s successor has been initiated…
Hat World Acquires Impact Sports
Hat World, Inc., a subsidiary of Genesco Inc., said it recently acquired Impact Sports, a team dealer, custom screen printer and embroidery operator based in Madison, Wis. Terms weren't disclosed…
Hanesbrands Eliminates 46 Jobs at Virginia Service Center
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, has eliminated 46 hourly employeesat its service center in Martinsville, VA. Spokesman Matt Hall told The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area that the company had been running a shorter schedule at the cent
Sportsman’s Warehouse Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Sportsman's Warehouse on Saturday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing a liquidity crisis triggered by declining sales and the global economic slowdown. The company plans to sell the business or reorganize as “a smaller, viable chain of
Blacks Leisure Has Difficult Fourth Quarter
Blacks Leisure Group, the UK outdoor specialty chain, said talks about its possible sale were continuing and that fourth quarter trading was as expected, despite a poor performance from its boardwear unit…
Senator Seeks to Stabilize Firearm, Ammo Taxes
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has introduced a legislation to rectify the frequency with which firearms and ammunition manufacturers pay a federal excise tax on the products they sell according to a release by the Natio
Nike Reorganizes into Six Geographic Regions
Nike Inc. plans to reorganize its Nike Brand into a new model consisting of six geographies with reduced management layers and an increased focus on core category business areas, driving greater efficiencies and stronger consumer connections. The plan has
McDavid and Hibbett to Sponsor Scout Combines
McDavid will be the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Scout Combines. The series of high school football events are set to take place in 13 cities across the country, including Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco, and attract
Shoe Carnival’s Q4 Comps Decline 8.3%
Shoe Carnival's sales for the fourth quarter declined 9.4% to $156.9 million from $164.3 million last year, as comps decreased 8.3%. The family footwear chain lost $3.0 million, or 24 cents a share, in the period against earnings of $1.1 million, or
Perry Ellis to Make Callaway Golf Apparel
Perry Ellis International Inc. has reached an agreement to design, manufacture and distribute Callaway golf and sportswear apparel in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed…
Perry Ellis Posts Loss as Revenues Slide 10%
Perry Ellis International Inc. reported a net loss was $21.6 million, or $1.58 a share, compared with net income of $9.9 million, or 65 cents a share, a year ago. Excluding charges to reduce the reported value of certain trademarks and leasehold improveme
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