Stride Rite is launching its all-new “Built for Childhood” brand platform. The platform will feature a more peer-to-peer look and feel and incorporate service improvements that today’s parents will relate to and appreciate…
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Ebay Records Goodwill Impairment Charge for Ebay Enterprise
Based on expected sales proceeds, Ebay recorded an impairment of goodwill at Ebay Enterprise in the amount of approximately $786 million…
Jarden Corp. Updates Q2 Guidance
Jarden Corp reported preliminary results for the second quarter indicate organic growth will exceed the company's targeted range of 3-5 percent. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be in line with Wall Street consensus…
Hillerich and Bradsby Hires COO/CFO
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the parent of Louisville Slugger, appointed Kyle J. Beaird as its new COO/CFO and Tanee Brewer as its new treasurer…
Sanuk Signs Surfer and Activist Lauren Hill
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, added professional surfer, writer and adventuring activist, Lauren Hill, to its growing roster of ambassadors…
Play It Again Parent Reports Higher Q2 Profits
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported second-quarter earnings rose to $4.75 million, or $1.04 a share, from $4.3 million, or 82 cents, a year ago…
Under Armour Appoints President Of Global Sports Categories
Under Armour announced that Terdema L. Ussery II, former president and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, will come on as president, global sports categories, effective September 14…
Cabela’s Inc. Closes $400 Million Securitization
Cabela’s Incorporated announced that Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $400 million of asset-backed notes, series 2015-II…
Blundstone Partners with Ducati
Blundstone, the Australian boot brand, has formed an exclusive collaboration with motorcycle brand Ducati Scrambler…
Skullcandy Strengthens Product Development Team
Skullcandy Inc. hired Jeff Hutchings as VP of engineering and category. He formerly led product innovation and engineering at Harman Inc…
Running Race Participation Comes Off Highs in 2014
After experiencing 300 percent growth from 1990 to 2013, running event finishers in 2014 was slightly down from the all-time record set in 2013…
STX and Play It Forward Sport Announce Semi-Professional Women’s Lacrosse League
Baltimore-based STX LLC, the maker of lacrosse, field hockey and ice hockey equipment, has partnered with Play It Forward Sport Foundation to launch the United Women’s Lacrosse (UWLX) league, a semi-professional, post-collegiate women’s lacros
GU Energy Labs Bolsters Marketing and Product Teams
GU Energy Labs announced the expansion of its product, marketing and creative teams with new hires, including Leif Arneson as creative director…
New Balance Signs Rising Junior American Tennis Star
New Balance announced the signing of Wimbledon Juniors Champion Reilly Opelka as the latest addition to New Balance’s growing team of elite tennis players…
Russell Athletic Unveils Customized Little League Uniforms
Russell Athletic and Little League unveiled new uniform combinations for the 2015 Little League Baseball World Series…
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