A federal judge last week gave approval to a preliminary settlement between the NFL and more than 4,500 retired NFL players. The move brings the two parties one step closer to ending a lengthy legal fight over the NFL's financial responsibility to he
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Zumiez Lifts Q2 Guidance on Strong June
Zumiez Inc. raised its second-quarter guidance after reported same-store sales grew a better-than-expected 3.1 percent during June…
The Buckle Ekes Out Small June Comp Gain
The Buckle’s same-stores sales inched up 0.7 percent in June. Total sales increased 2.8 percent to $84.8 million…
Cocona Sues Fabric Supplier Over Trade Secrets Misappropriation
Cocona has filed a lawsuit against Singtex, a Taiwan-based fabrics supplier, for violating its development and non-disclosure agreements in developing a lower-priced fabrics line…
The Buckle’s June Comps Rise Slightly
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended July 5, 2014 increased 0.7 percent…
Quiksilver Announces Additional Licensing Agreements
Quiksilver, Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC, entered into licensing agreements for several product categories, including Roxy young girls and children’s apparel, watches and socks/legwear, as well as other product categories including lu
Sports Authority Updates New York/New Jersey Stores
Sports Authority will host grand reopening events for its 25 redesigned stores in the New York and New Jersey area on Saturday, July 12…
Skechers Sues Fila for Infringing on GO Walk Line
Skechers USA, Inc. said it filed a lawsuit against Fila U.S.A. Inc. for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers GO Walk product line…
Aerosoles Appoints EVP of Retail
Kevin Mead, the former SVP, director of stores for The Children's Place, has joined the senior team at Aerosoles as executive vice president, Retail reporting directly to CEO Jules Schneider…
Reebok Increases Prize Purse for CrossFit Games
Reebok, title sponsor of the CrossFit Games, will extend the competition’s prize purse each year for the next seven years, beginning with this season’s competition, which kicks off on July 25 in Carson, CA. Over the past seven years, prize win
NFL Concussion Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval
A federal judge approved Monday a preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit filed by more than 4,500 retired NFL players against the National Football League. The revised settlement, if granted final approval by the court, could see the league payi
NCAA Issues Guidelines on Concussion Management
The National Collegiate Athletic Association released new rules for football practices on Monday, July 7…
Adidas Signs No. 1 NBA Draft Pick
Adidas has signed Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 pick overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the June draft. Wiggins is the second member of the 2014 Draft Class to join the Adidas team alongside Danté Exum, who was drafted by the Utah Jazz as the No. 5 ov
SIA Spearheads Research on Downhill Consumer
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, is spearheading the Downhill Consumer Intelligence Project (DCIP) in collaboration with more than 20…
NOC Changing Kids Lives’ with Recreation
Each year Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) engages approximately 60,000 kids in outdoor activities, and this summer is sure to boost that number. With a passion and a mission to reconnect children with nature through fun and healthy activities, NOC is unplu
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