Versa Capital Management, LLC, the parent of Bob’s Stores, Eastern Mountain Sports and Sport Chalet, said one of its affiliates has completed the previously announced acquisition of the business of The Wet Seal, Inc., young women’s fashion ch
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Saks Names New Chief Merchant
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Colt Defense Launches Restructuring Transaction
Colt Defense LLC, the firearms maker, has commenced an exchange offer for its 8.75 percent senior notes due 2017 and related guarantees…
Panasonic Named Official Camera of U.S. Reebok Spartan Race
Panasonic reached a sponsorship agreement that will make its Lumix digital camera as the “Official Camera” and “Official Action Cam” of the U.S. Reebok Spartan Race…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Supports One Boston Day
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, participated in a volunteer effort in support of One Boston Day held on Wednesday…
PSG’s Q3 Boosted by Momentum Across Segments
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Dick’s SG Sets 2017 Growth Targets
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. anticipates diluted earnings per share and sales will grow at a capitalized annual growth rate of approximately 12-to-16 percent and 8-to-10 percent respectively over the next three years, the retailer said…
RSG Enters Exclusive Agreement with Mobile Training Platform
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), an operating segment of The Finish Line, Inc., announced a strategic agreement with Pear Sports, a mobile fitness and training content platform, for the launch of its RSG training channel, available now at run.com…
Ugg’s President Steps Down
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Crocs Appoints Coach’s Ian Bickley to Board
Crocs, Inc. appointed Ian Bickley, president of Coach's International Group, to its board of directors. Longest-standing director, Ray Croghan, is retiring…
Moji Welcomes Brian Anderson as Interim CEO
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Adidas Signs New U.S. Swimwear License
Adidas AG signed The Original Swimwear Company (TOSC) as its new swimwear licensee and distributor for the U.S…
Golf Locker Partners with David Leadbetter
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Maverik Signs Ned Crotty
Maverik Lacrosse said Major League Lacrosse (MLL) standout Ned Crotty has joined the company’s growing roster of athletes…
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