Dick's Sporting Goods has apologized for excluding female athletes from its basketball catalog after a 12-year-old girl complained that she didn’t feel represented…
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Wolverine Worldwide Tops Q3 Profit Expectations
Wolverine Worldwide reported third quarter revenues reached $711.1 million – down 0.8 percent versus the prior year, but in line with the company's previous guidance. Adjusted diluted earnings per share, which exclude acquisition and other one-time c
NBA China, Anta Announce Co-Branding Partnership
NBA China and Anta Sports Products Limited announced a new partnership in China, designating Anta as an Official Marketing and Merchandising Partner of NBA China…
Teva Partners with Woolrich on Collection
Woolrich, Teva and Urban Outfitters begin selling a collection of wool-blend socks this week designed to complement the patterned webbing and colorways of Teva's Original Universal sandal collection…
Gore-Tex Debuts Global, Multi-Channel Marketing Campaign
W. L. Gore & Associates will debut a multi-year, multi-channel, international marketing campaign, “Experience the Difference” in support of the Gore-Tex brand this fall. Launching in four countries, the campaign, with a seven-figure budget, wi
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
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
Finish Line Bolsters Customer Loyalty with New App
The Finish Line, Inc. announced the launch of its new mobile app aimed at providing services and conveniences that reward Winners Circle loyalty program customers with points and loyalty perks…
Bob Kennedy Becomes Co-Owner in Athletic Annex Running Centre
Bob Kennedy, the former founder of Blue Mile, has partnered, as a co-owner, with Athletic Annex Running Centre, which operates a running store in Indianapolis, IN…
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
Charles River Apparel Sponsors Community Rowing at 50th Head of the Charles Regatta
Charles River Apparel, the manufacturer of outerwear and performance apparel, signed on as the premier outfitter for several community rowing teams and events at the 50th Head of the Charles Regatta on Oct. 18 -19 in Boston, MA…
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Roxane Divol to Board of Directors
Wolverine Worldwide appointed Roxane Divol to the company's Board of Directors. Divol, 42, is the senior vice president of Alliances for Symantec Corporation, one of the world's largest software companies…
Brooks Runner Amy Hastings Finishes First for the U.S. at the Chicago Marathon
Brooks Runner Amy Hastings dominated the U.S. field at the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon this morning by finishing fifth in a stacked race, exactly matching her personal record of 2 hours, 27 minutes and 3 seconds…
Pensar Development Creates 3D Printed Shoe
Seattle based product development firm, Pensar Development, has created a shoe concept that demonstrates how 3D printing will impact the future of the retail experience, point-of-sale manufacturing, and the product design process…
JCPenney Appoints President and CEO
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. appointed Marvin Ellison, currently executive vice president of stores at Home Depot, as president and CEO-Designee, effective Nov. 1, 2014. Ellison will also join the board of directors. He will then succeed Myron E. (Mike) Ull
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