Orlando's 3N2 has been named an official sponsor and footwear provider of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). As sponsor, 3N2 will be marketed in each NPF ballpark as well as on the ProFastpitch.com website. 3N2 footwear will be made available to all playe
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Edmonton’s United Cycle Honored
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Litigation Settlement Boosts Genesco’s Q1 Earnings
Genesco Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations of $129.9 million, or $5.14 a share, for the first quarter ended May 3 after a pretax gain of $204.1 million, or $4.84 per diluted share, from the settlement of the merger-related litigation with T
WWW Names Brown President of Heritage Brands Group
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Sunglass Hut Enters Thailand
Luxottica Group S.p.A. announced that Sunglass Hut, its main sun retail brand, has further expanded its global footprint by entering Thailand. The group has signed a franchising agreement with the privately-held Diethelm Keller Limited that will initially
NSGA: Athletic Footwear Tallies $17.4 Billion in 2007
Retail sales of athletic footwear have surpassed the $17 billion mark for the first time, reaching $17.4 billion, an increase of 2.7% versus 2006, when sales were $16.9 billion, according to the National Sporting Goods Association’s just-released “Sportin
NSGA: Athletic FootwearTallies $17.4 Billion in 2007
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Nike, NoVo Launch $100M Grant to Help Girls
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Greg Norman Chief Takes Over La Perla
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RECALL: Rawlings Helmets
Rawlings Sporting Goods recalled its Rawlings Junior Batting Helmets due to violation of lead paint standards. About 2,300 of the helmets contain excessive levels of lead in the surface paint…
ForeFront Implements Reverse Stock Split
ForeFront Holdings, Inc., the golf accessories firm, has implemented a one-for-five reverse stock split of its common stock. As a result of the reverse stock split, as of the opening of business on May 28, the trading symbol for the company's shares
American Apparel’s CFO Steps Down
American Apparel, Inc. said Ken Cieply, the company’s CFO, has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. Effective immediately, William T. Gochnauer has joined the company as interim CFO…
Under Armour Title Sponsors HS Baseball Classic
Under Armour agreed to title sponsor the 2008 Under Armour All-America Baseball game, formerly called the Cape Cod High School Baseball Classic presented by Under Armour. The game will be played at Wrigley Field on Sunday, August 17…
Sperry Top-Sider Renews Anglers Sponsorship
Sperry Top-Sider announced its renewed partnership as the official footwear brand for the BoatU.S. National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship. This partnership shows Sperry Top-Sider's continued support for the fishing market as a whole, with spon
Cheerleading Governing Body Formed
A group of America's leaders in cheerleading announced the formation of the USA Federation for Sports Cheering, which will be known and marketed as USA Cheer. Jeff Webb, the CEO and founder of Varsity Brands Inc, the world's largest cheerleading
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