Billabong International Ltd. entered into an agreement to sell West 49, the Canadian action sports chain which operates 92 stores, to YM Inc.. for C$9 to C$11 million. YM operates Stitches, Urban Planet, Sirens, Siblings, Suzy Shier and Bluenotes in Canad
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Edwin Watts Golf Announces Chapter 11 Bankruptcy And Plans To Sell Company
Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC entered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Court protection in Delaware with the intention of selling the operating assets of the business. The company and its advisors have been in advanced negotiations with multiple parties, prior to the
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New Balance Commemorates 25 Year Partnership With Susan G. Komen
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NSGA Sets Application Period for Scholarship Program
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SoccerGarage.com Becomes Official Uniform Kit Supplier to San Diego Soccer Club
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Ping Acquires Ping Collection Europe
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Rider Sandals Completes Fall Foosball Tour
After touring across the Northeast and Midwest in search of the best collegiate foosball players, Rider Sandals has completed their Fall 2013 Foosball Tour…
Amer Sports Appoints Mike Dowse President of Amer Sports Ball Sports
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According to PGA Performancetrak, September 2013 golf rounds player were up 1.1 percent and days open were flat compared to September 2012, based on paired data…
Junk Food Clothing to Open Flagship in Venice, CA
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Wolverine Appoints New VP and General Manager of Sebago
Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Frank Annunziata to the position of vice president and General Manager of Sebago with responsibility for the further development of the brand's global growth platform of footwear, apparel and accessor
Rocky Brands’ Q3 Profits Fall
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Broncos and Seahawks Top NFL Jersey Sales
Through the midway point of the NFL season, Dick's Sporting Goods Jersey Report is showing that Denver Broncos or Seattle Seahawks are by far the two most popular teams. In seven markets across the country (New York, Boston, Indy, Washington, Chicago
Steve Madden’s Q3 Profits Rise 16 Percent
Steve Madden reported sales increased 10.6 percent to $394.8 million compared to $356.9 million in the same period of 2012. Retail comparable store sales decreased 3.5 percent…
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