Orvis Company Inc. selected William McLaughlin, a former PepsiCo executive and CEO of Select Comfort Corporation, as its new president. McLaughlin will assume the post July 27 and will succeed Raymond G. McCready, who is retiring…
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Lids Renews Deal as Official Retail Operator of Dodgers Clubhouse
Lids Clubhouse, a division of Indianapolis-based Lids Sport Group, has renewed its agreement as the exclusive operator of the Dodgers Clubhouse store at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles…
Lululemon Law Firm Clears Way for Founder to Sell More Shares
Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s law firm has signed off on a plan that would allow the company's founder Dennis “Chip” Wilson to sell his family’s remaining 14 percent stake in the company, according to a regulatory filing with the
Caleres to Expand Current Operations in Tennessee
Caleres, formerly Brown Shoe Co., will make a substantial investment to expand its distribution facility in Lebanon, TN, according to a statement from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development…
Shoe Carnival to Launch Small-Market Concept
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced the launch of a new, complementary, small-market store concept. The new store will be approximately 5,000 square feet, or half the size of a current Shoe Carnival store…
Active Ride Shop Launches Collective Vision Contest
Last Saturday, Active Ride Shop and Vans united to unveil the Collective Vision Contest and show support to the local community at the Active Bakersfield Grand Opening Event. Working closely with seven schools in the Bakersfield community,…
Remington Outdoor Announces Changes To Senior Leadership
Remington Outdoor Company Chairman and CEO George Kollitides stepped down in a major shakeup that has resulted in the appointment of a co-lead director as president, CEO and interim chairman…
New Balance Sees Double-Digit 2014 Revenue Gain
New Balance's worldwide sales reached $3.3 billion in 2014. That represents a 12.6 percent gain from sales of $2.93 billion achieved in worldwide sales in 2013…
The Northwest Company Gains Exclusive with USC
The Northwest Company, a leader in the home textile industry and the number one throw manufacturer in the United States, formed a multi-year agreement with the University of Southern California which gives the company exclusive rights to manufacture and d
Gear Coop and Adidas Outdoor Hold Nepal Benefit
Gear Coop and Adidas Outdoor on June 25 will present “Unite for Nepal,” with all event proceeds from ticket sales going directly toward earthquake relief efforts…
Vans Reveals Custom Culture Winner
Vans named Carlsbad High School of Carlsbad, CA as the grand-prize winner of the sixth annual Vans Custom Culture design competition…
DJO Global Launches DonJoy Performance
DJO Global, Inc., a leading global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, launched its first consumer product line, DonJoy Performance. In tandem with the brand and product line launches, the
Nike Signs Unprecedented NBA Deal
Nike Inc. signed an eight-year merchandising and marketing partnership with the National Basketball Association that will make Nike the official oncourt apparel provider beginning with the 2017-18 NBA season…
Under Armour Looking to Open Boston Store
Under Armour is looking to open a Brand House store in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood on Newbury Street, according the Boston Business Journal…
Performance Bicycle Raises Over $13,000 for PeopleForBikes
Performance Bicycle raised $13,448 for PeopleForBikes and its goal of making every ride better. The total is a mix of donations directly from customers as well as from Performance Bicycle matching funds…
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