The co-founder and icon of the of mixed martial arts apparel label, TapouT brand Charles Lewis Jr., a.k.a., “Mask,” died in a Newport Beach car accident. Tapout was founded by Lewis Jr. and Dan Caldwell, who went by the alias ˜Punkass”, in 1997…
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Dick’s SG’s Comps Slide 8.6% in Q4; Sees Comps Down 8% to 12% in 2009
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Sperry Top-Sider to Sponsor Yacht Race
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Sportsman’s Warehouse Closing 29 Stores, Selling 15 Others
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Pony Launches Campaign Around Brooklyn Heritage
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Yue Yuen’s February Sales Rise 10.5%
Yue Yuen reported sales during February rose 10.5% to U.S. $371 million from $335.6 million a year ago. In the two months ended Feb. 28, revenues inched ahead 3.6% to $809.2 million from $780.4 million…
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Planet Bike Taps Frehner as President
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Ecco Golf Shoes Named Association of Golf Merchandisers Affiliate
Ecco has joined the Association of Golf Merchandisers as an Affiliate Member. Membership. The AGM is a professional association of golf-related vendors and professional vendors located worldwide. Its mission is to educate golf retail buyers, merchandisers
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Rocket Science Sports Expands Reps
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Newron Sport Names Former NHL Star to Head Sales
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LaCrosse Footwear Renews Credit Facility
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