Nordstrom, Inc. announced plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at Mercer Mall near Princeton, N.J. The approximately 35,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in spring 2015…
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Sport Chek’s Next-Gen Store Packed with Technology
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Converse Launches Jack Purcell Apparel
Converse Inc. announced the launch of the Jack Purcell apparel for Spring 2014…
Dansko’s EVP of Sales and Marketing David Murphy to Retire
Dansko LLC announced that the company’s EVP of sales and marketing, David Murphy, will be retiring at the end of April. Murphy joined Dansko in 2006 and will continue to serve in his current role as director on the Dansko board of directors. Murphy&
Octane Fitness Adds Two Industry Veterans to Commercial Sales Team
Octane Fitness, LLC, the maker of elliptical machines, said Bruce Quickel is the Southwest national accounts manager, and Fred Seabright is the national YMCA-East manager…
U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council Appoints Chairman
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Council, an affiliate of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), announced the election of Rawleigh Grove, VP and general counsel at Ping, as its new chairman. Grove succeeds Peter Broome at Titleist…
NSGA Adds Two More Speakers to Annual Conference
The National Sporting Goods Association announced that Shellie Pfohl and Anthony Robles has joined its list of speakers for the 50th NSGA Management Conference and 16th Team Dealer Summit…
R.G. Barry’s Q2 Profits Improve
R.G. Barry Corporation reported net earnings of $6.1 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, in its second quarter ended Dec. 28, up versus $5.3 million, or 46 cents per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Revenues reached $48.0 million, slightly
Umbro Announces Kit Deal With Everton
Umbro announced it will be the official technical kit supplier and sportswear partner for Everton Football Club from next season…
Reebok Launches New Marketing Campaign
Reebok launched its new, fully-integrated marketing campaign – “Live With Fire”, continuing the global fitness brand's mission to change how people perceive and experience fitness…
James Harden and Anthony Davis Star in Foot Locker Commercial
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled a new national commercial today titled “Disguise,” which features NBA stars James Harden and Anthony Davis…
Asics Nine Month Profits Climb 19.6 Percent
Asics Inc. reported net earnings climbed 19.6 percent in the nine months ended Dec. 31 on a 25.1 percent sales gain, benefiting from a weakening yen and strength in running shoes. In the Americas, sales jumped 37.1 percent, or 13.4 percent on a currency-n
PHIT America Announces National Advocacy Campaign in Support of PHIT and PEP Legislation
A broad coalition of organizations and companies, led by PHIT America, is working in unison on a national letter-writing campaign to rally support in Congress to pass the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) legislation and secure $75 million in 2014 f
Moji Expands Managerial Team
Chicago-based massage and recovery company, Moji added two new members of its managerial team, General Manager Martin Karp and Marketing Manager Samantha Cook…
World Squash Champion Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec Sports has extended its global long-term sponsorship agreement with World No.1 and 3 time World Squash Champion Nick Matthew…
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