Warrior Sports, Inc. said it disagreed and was “disappointed” with the decision by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to void the NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator lacrosse helmet…
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Timberland Announces Q3 2014 CSR Performance
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SHOEme Appoints Chief Information Officer
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Performance Sports Group Addresses Pending NOCSAE Lacrosse Notification
Performance Lacrosse Group Inc. said it is working with the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to clarify why its Cascade R model lacrosse helmet no longer complies with NOCSAE standards…
Columbia Sportswear Opens First NYC Columbia Branded Store
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Nike to Continue USOC Sponsorship Through 2020
The United States Olympic Committee and Nike, Inc. announced the extension of Nike’s sponsorship of the USOC through 2020. This extension includes providing footwear and apparel for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including the medal stand uni
Fletcher Sport Brands Changes Name to Sunice
Fletcher Sport Brands will now operate around the world under the iconic name Sunice, effective immediately…
Element Appoints VP of Global Design
Element appointed Reynald Gautier, most recently creative director of the European division of Japanese denim brand, Edwin, as VP of global design. Julien Duval was promoted to VP of global marketing…
NOCSAE Voids Certification of Two Lacrosse Helmet Models
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has voided the manufacturers' NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator and the Cascade Model R lacrosse helmets…
Body Glide Appoints Sales Manager
Body Glide has appointed Ryan Bodlaender to the role of sales manager…
Foot Locker Q3 Earnings Rise 15 Percent
Foot Locker, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings rose 15.4 percent to $102 million, or 82 cents a share. Excluding a non-recurring charge, earnings rose to 83 cents from 68 cents, exceeding consensus estimates of 79 cents a share.
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Sheex Sues 37.5 for Patent Infringement
Sheex Inc. sued Cocona Inc. for patent infringement, alleging that its Sleep 37.5 sheets infringe on two patents Sheex received in 2013 to protect inventions it developed through years of research and development. In response, Cocona told Sports Executive
Perry Ellis Dismisses Buyout Talk
Perry Ellis International, the parent of several major golf brands and the Nike swim licensee, showed progress in its turnaround efforts, slashing its loss in the third quarter amid continued sluggish sales. But the apparel conglomerate spent much of last
Billabong’s U.S. Business on the Rebound
At its annual meeting last week, Billabong International Ltd. said U.S. sales are returning to growth for its flagship brand, Billabong, and reaccelerating for RVCA. For the Billabong brand, wholesale sales in the U.S. for the fiscal first quarter ended S
Finish Line Unveils Tech Store in The Mall at Millenia
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the grand opening of its newly revamped store within The Mall at Millenia in Orlando to include an enhanced in-store experience and the addition of the latest Nike Track Club shop-in-shop. The brand will also host several e
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