American Sporting Goods announced the recent hire of Keith Dunlap in the position of EVP of sourcing and inventory. With over 25 years of sourcing and operational experience in the footwear industry, most recently with the Nine West Group and Fila USA, In
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Podium Distribution Expands Headquarters
Podium Distribution, the skate company based in Torrance, CA, has just expanded both its walls and its employee base. The company recently acquired the 21,000-square-foot office space adjacent to its existing 955 Francisco Street address. According to Pod
MLB Issues Update on Maple Bat Study
MLB's Safety and Health Advisory Committee that is charged by Major League Baseball and the Players Association to determine the reason why so many maple bats are shattering in big league games said it is nearing the point where it can soon make “sh
Mercanti Group Launches Private Equity Fund
Mercanti Group, the Minneapolis investment banking firm, announced the formation of CoVestia Capital Partners, a private equity co-investment fund. With an initial closing of $30 million in capital, CoVestia’s Limited Partners include principals of Mercan
BUM Equipment to be Relaunched
Culture Apparel LLC has signed a multiyear license with B.U.M. Equipment for men’s and women’s sportswear to launch in the spring. According to Women's Wear Daily, B.U.M. Equipment is being reintroduced as California-inspired lifestyle apparel. Cultu
SportsDepot.com Launches Same Day Shipping
SportsDepot.com, one of the largest online retailers of sports equipment and apparel, has introduced same day shipping on all in stock merchandise. As part of the introduction, SportsDepot.com is including a free T-Shirt with every order…
Iconix Forms Iconix China Limited
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that the company and Novel Fashion Brands Limited, owned and run by Silas Chou and family, had completed the formation of Iconix China Limited, a Hong Kong company formed by the parties to develop and exploit the Iconix
NBA Store Celebrates 10th Year
The NBA Store is celebrating its tenth year in Fifth Ave. at 52nd St. The 35,000-square-foot, two-level store opened on Sept. 18, 1998. To celebrate its ten-year anniversary, the NBA Store is unveiling its ten most popular jerseys from the past decade, wi
G-III Apparel Widens Q2 Loss
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported second-quarter sales increased by 35% to $113.5 million from $83.9 million last year. The company reported a net loss of $3.9 million, or 23 cents a share, for the three months ended July 31, compared to a net loss of $8
Ashworth Fiscal Q3 Loss Widens; Explores Sale
Ashworth, Inc. has retained Kurt Salmon Associates Capital Advisors as its financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. These include but are not limited to, a sale or merger of the company. The golf apparel company, w
Adidas to Sponsor Russia Football Union
Adidas and the Russian Football Union (RFU) announced a long-term partnership until 2018. Both partners will work together in order to promote football on all levels. Under the new agreement effective as September 1st, 2008 adidas will supply all RFU team
Cole Haan Launches Sharapova Collection
Cole Haan, a subsidiary of Nike, announced Maria Sharapova will serve as a lead collaborator and the face of Cole Haan Sporting, a new collection for Spring 2009, rooted in sport and fashion. The collection introduces new technologies like Flywire which b
Cole Haan Launches Sharapova Collection
Cole Haan, a subsidiary of Nike, announced Maria Sharapova will serve as a lead collaborator and the face of Cole Haan Sporting, a new collection for Spring 2009, rooted in sport and fashion. The collection introduces new technologies like Flywire which b
Ashworth Partners with Golf Channel
Ashworth, Inc. has partnered with Golf Channel as the golf-apparel supplier for Golf Channel's new season of “Big Break X: Michigan,” which debuts October 7. The show's eight two-person teams have been supplied Ashworth product from the company&
Gander Mountain’s CEO Resigns
Gander Mountain Co. announced that Mark R. Baker has stepped down as president, chief executive officer and a board member, effective Sept. 8. Baker resigned from the company in order to become president and COO of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a compan
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