Nicholas ( Nick) Woodman, Founder and CEO of GoPro, has been named the 2013 National EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 in the Retail and Consumer Products category. Other finalists in the category included Jim Weber, CEO, Brooks Sports, Inc
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Lacoste’s Footwear President Exits
Andy Simister, brand president of the Lacoste footwear division, has left the company to explore new opportunities. He had been global president of the brand’s footwear division for 17 years…
Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Helps Establish Fire and Safety Standards
Earlier this month in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the International Labour Organization (ILO), technical experts from the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety, the Accord on Fire and Building Safety, and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BU
Endurance House Opens Fourth Store
Endurance House, a new franchisee specialty retailer particularly catering to triathlon, iron-distance triathlon and marathon competitors, opened its fourth store. The store in Oceanside, CA is at 401 North Coast Highway, Suite 103, (off Highway 101 near
Perry Ellis to License Jack Nicklaus
Perry Ellis International, Inc. entered into an exclusive, long-term licensing agreement with Nicklaus International Brand Management to design, develop, manufacture and distribute men's and ladies' sportswear, tailored clothing and accessories
Foot Locker Celebrates Week of Greatness Campaign
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled its newest national advertising spot to promote its “Approved” sneakers and gear this holiday season. The new commercial celebrates Foot Locker's annual “Week of Greatness” event – a week of the most anticipated sneaker and
Dick’s SG Q3 Exceeds Expectations
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. reported earnings of $50 million, or 40 cents a share, even with year-ago results but ahead of company guidance provided in August calling for EPS between 37 to 39 cents a share. Consolidated same store sales increased 3.3
Spalding to Showcase on Lifetime TV Show
Popular home improvement show Designing Spaces™ airing on Lifetime TV will feature Spalding in a special “Great Gifts for Active Families” edition as part of the “Designing Spaces – Holiday” programming…
ABG Acquires Muhammad Ali Enterprises
Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG), the parent of Prince, Tapout, Spyder and other fashion and memorabilia brands, announced the acquisition of Muhammad Ali Enterprises from CORE Media Group. Following the acquisition, ABG will own and manage, in partners
Dansko Sends Footwear in Support of Philippine Typhoon Victims
In response to the horrific destruction in the Philippines, Dansko will be sending 2,200 pairs of children's shoes to the Southeast Asian island nation…
NRF Comments On New Government Report On The Online Sales Tax
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from Senior Vice President David French agreeing on the findings of a new government report that analyzed the impact of the small seller exemption in current online sales tax legislation…
Sodo Apparel Launches Premium Sports Apparel Brand
Sodo Apparel (“Sodo”), a Seattle-based startup, announces the launch of its premium, urban sports apparel company for men. Sodo's founders teamed up with Peter Shmock, two-time Olympian and founder of Seattle's ZŪM fitness, who has helped t
Vibram Introduces Bode Miller Olympic Commercial
Vibram has launched a commercial featuring the Olympic and World Cup champion skier Bode Miller. The effort shows Miller training in Vibram's FiveFingers shoes for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics…
Point6 Appoints Director of Sales
Point6, the maker of merino wool socks, announced Jim Holleman as the company’s North American director of sales, effective immediately. Holleman has worked as director of sales, west at Raleigh America, as well as director of sales at Look Cycle US
Adidas Outdoor Appoints Northeast Sales Agency
Adidas Outdoor named Pursuit Brand Equity Group as its new sales agency for New England…
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