Active Ride Shop, based in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Tengram Capital Partners (“Tengram”) announced that Rick Mina, former Foot Locker executive, would take on the role of president. Esmail Mawjee has decided to transition into the role of a s
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Mark Fletcher Exits from Fletcher Sport Brands
Mark Fletcher, president of Fletcher Sport Brands (FSB), the parent of Sunice Golf and Tommy Hilfiger Golf, announced that he has informed his partner, Alen Brandman, majority shareholder of FSB, that he would be leaving FSB this week…
Denver Broncos Are America’s Favorite Football Team
According to a new Harris Poll, the Denver Broncos are America's most popular team. They're followed by the NY Giants (who have moved up two spots to 2nd) and the Green Bay Packers (who dropped one spot to 3rd). The Dallas Cowboys, last year
Skechers Sets $1M+ Fundraising Goal for Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
The Skechers Foundation announced a $1 million fundraising goal for the 2014 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk that will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26. Building upon last year’s record-breaking $1 million raised to support children with special
Brixton Hires Northeast Sales Agency
Brixton, a surf and music lifestyle apparel brand, hired Spraying Gravy agency as the brand’s new Northeast sales representative…
Under Armour Appoints Neiman Marcus CEO to Board
Under Armour, Inc. announced that Karen Katz, president and CEO of Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC has joined the company's board of directors…
Global Surf Industries Hires Californian Territory Manager
Jeff Deffenbaugh, former WCT Pro Surfer, has joined Global Surf Industries as their Californian territory manager. Deffenbaugh brings to the role a wide knowledge of surfboards…
NSRA and FDRA Fight for Footwear Retailers Nationwide on Capitol Hill
The National Shoe Retailers Association and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America joined forces last Tuesday to lobby on behalf of sales tax fairness for independent shoe retailers. NSRA President Chuck Schuyler and FDRA President Matt Pries
The Fanatics Authentic Sports Comes to Philadelphia
The Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular is making its first stop in Philadelphia on Oct. 17 and plans to bring over 50 of sports’ top athletes to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks for a weekend full of excitement…
New World Consumer Products, LLC Hires John Wilson
New World Consumer Products, LLC, a Charleston, SC-based producer of scientifically-advanced products and supplements based on technology developed by its sister company and privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, New World Pharmaceuticals, LLC,
Play It Again Sports Q3 Profits Rise
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings rose to $5.6 million, or $1.09 a share, in its third quarter ended Sept. 27, up from $5.25 million, or $1.00, a year ago. Revenues, primarily royalties and leasing income, reached $16.4
Lands’ End Rotates Board Assignments
Lands' End, Inc. announced the rotation of several board assignments, including the election of Josephine Linden as chairman of the board of directors. Linden, founder, managing member and principal of Linden Global Strategies LLC, has been a member
Converse Suing 31 Companies Over Chuck Taylor Knockoffs
Converse suing 31 companies in federal court in New York for infringement of its Chuck Taylor trademark. The brand, owned by Nike Inc., is suing for monetary damages, but is particularly seeking to prevent the continued sale of the alleged infringing pro
PSG Extends 37.5 Partnership
Performance Sports Group Ltd. has secured exclusive rights to use Cocona Natural Technologies' patented 37.5 technology in in hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball apparel. The partnership also allows the company, which owns the Bauer and Maverik
Quiksilver Announces Changes to Leadership Team
Quiksilver Inc. announced its Founder Bob McKnight will step down as executive chairman effective Oct. 1 and that it had elected CEO Andy Mooney as the its new chairman and promoted Pierre Agnes to the position of president effective Nov. 1. McKnight will
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