PUMA announced a change in the board of management: Melody Harris-Jensbach, previously International Product Director Women at Esprit responsible for the global business division Woman’s Casual, will be appointed Member of the PUMA Board of Management on
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Under Armour Announces New Distributor for Benelux Region
Under Armour has signed an agreement with Unlimited Sports Group (USG), an integrated wholesale and retail organization, to manage the distribution of Under Armour products to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg…
Callaway Announces $100 Million Stock Buyback
Callaway Golf Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $100 million of the company's common stock in open market or in private transactions…
Study: Online Product Information Drives Customer Loyalty
Shoppers are more likely to return to websites and shop in physical stores of retailers that provide complete product information online, according to a new study conducted for WebCollage. Additionally, the study indicates that retailers that do not prov
Blacks Leisure CEO to Step Down
Blacks Leisure, the United Kingdom outdoor chain, announced its chief executive Russell Hardy will step down “by mutual agreement.” It also announced it had appointed advisers to carry out a review of its strategic options for boardwear chain Freespirit..
Nike Golf Partners with Golf Digest
Nike Golf has partnered with Golf Digest to launch the “Tee It Up with Tiger Woods” sweepstakes promotion — providing consumers with the rare opportunity to meet and play golf with the No. 1 player in the world, Tiger Woods, at Reunion Resort in Orlando,
Everlast Faces Termination Fees if Deal Falls Through
Everlast Worldwide Inc. said that it will be required to pay Hidary Group a $3 million termination fee under certain circumstances if it ends a merger agreement between the companies during the current “go shop” period, according to a filing with the Secu
Sports Chalet’s Q4 Net Drops 45%
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported net income declined to $881,000, or 6 cents a share, from $1.6 million, or 12 cents, a year ago, reflecting a weak California snowfall. Sales in the period ended April 1 increased 9.1% to $97.8 million from $89.7 million, with
Reebok/CCM and USA Hockey Extend Partnership
USA Hockey announced that Reebok-CCM Hockey, a long-time partner of the organization, has agreed to a multi-year deal that will keep the company as an official equipment supplier of USA Hockey and USA Hockey InLine…
WYNIT Announces Second Annual Outdoor Show Photo Contest
WYNIT, Inc., the distributor of consumer electronics for the outdoor enthusiast, and Olympus Imaging America Inc., announced details for the second annual OR Summer Show Photo Contest, “Spirit of the Great Outdoors.” WYNIT and Olympus are sponsoring the c
Mazer Appointed Demo Marketing Chief
Alain Mazer, who was most recently vice president and director of global marketing at Hot Tuna (International), has joined Pacific Sunwear of California as marketing director of the Demo stores division…
Shareholder: Everlast buyout bid too low
An investment firm with a 2.3 percent stake in Everlast Worldwide Inc. said Monday it will vote against last week's $146 million buyout offer for the boxing equipment maker because it believes the price is too low…
Payless ShoeSource adds Stacey Bendet to designer line-up
Payless ShoeSource has signed a deal with fashion designer Stacey Bendet, mastermind behind the alice + olivia designer label, to create the alice + olivia for Payless collection, Bendet's first-ever footwear collection. The line will be exclusively
Feelfree to be Sold in Outdoor Stores
Feelfree said it has unveiled a new business distribution strategy focused on the outdoor specialty retail channel. As part of the move, Ebotdirect, LLC of Shakopee, MN, which pioneered launching the Feelfree brand through the eBay auction marketplace, ha
Old Spice to Sponsor AND 1 Mix Tape Tour
Old Spice has signed on as the presenting sponsor of this year's AND 1 Mix Tape Tour, the street basketball entertainment tour featuring the world's best playground players. Old Spice will have a prominent presence in the AND 1 Mix Tape Tour�
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