The Urban Plains Center hockey arena in Fargo, ND, has been renamed Scheels Arena. The Fargo-based sporting goods retailer and Metro Sports Foundation announced the naming rights partnership…
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Report: Tom Brady Headed to Under Armour
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is in negotiations with Under Armour over an endorsement contract, according to a report with CNBC. Sources said Brady's deal with Nike is up…
Ironman Expands with Shorter Races
World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), best known for its worldwide Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, announced it was moving into short-course racing. It plans to add 13 U.S. triathlons to its 2011 lineup covering only 31.9 miles, which is the distance used fo
RECALL: Tike Tech Strollers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 800 Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers…
Otis Technology Relaunches Website
Otis Technology, the maker of gun cleaning systems, has relaunched its website. Included in the re-design are new website features, instructional videos, an in-depth dealer page, and a “cleaning system selector.”…
Jansport Founder Featured in Film
The Skip Yowell Story documentary was chosen as one of the films screening in the 7th Annual Bend Film Festival, Oct. 7-10. The documentary has also been chosen to receive the John Muir Film Award for best short film at the 2010 Yosemite Film Festival, Oc
SUFFER to Become Fully Reporting Bulletin Board Company
SUFFER Apparel, the MMA brand, announced the company has begun the process to become a fully reporting Bulletin Board Company…
RILA Applauds DOJ Action Against Credit Card Practices
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded the U.S. Department of Justice's move to reach a settlement with Visa and MasterCard and open a case against American Express regarding networks' anti-competitive practices…
GoLite Brings N.A. Sales In-House
GoLite said to better serve U.S. wholesale accounts, it is bringing all sales functions in-house effective the end of this year. The company also announced a number of appointments, including Kevin Volz moving into the role of North American sales directo
Skechers Launches Shape-Up N’ Go iPhone App
Skechers USA, Inc. has launched a free Shape-Up N' Go application for the iPhone. The Shape-Up N' Go app is designed to track, map and share Shape-ups users' walking, running and hiking activities…
Spyder Europe Names Sales and Marketing Director
Spyder Europe AG appointed Eduard Kaiser as the new European sales and marketing director. In his new role, Kaiser will be responsible for Spyder sales and oversee all retail and consumer marketing in the various European markets…
City Sports Flagship to Open in Georgetown
City Sports this October will open a 10,434-square-foot store at 3338 M St. NW in Georgetown. The store will be the retailer's flagship store in D.C., though the retailer has three other locations in the District…
Cheerleaders Protest Revealing Uniforms
Cheerleaders in Central High School in Bridgeport, CT are protesting their midriff-exposing uniforms. The Connecticut Post reported that a half-dozen upperclassmen on the cheerleading squad team appeared before the city Board of Education to express their
Amazon Acquires European Online Retailer
Amazon, the parent of Zappos, recently acquired BuyVIP, a members-only retail club serving Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal…
GSI Commerce to Open Louisville facility
GSI Commerce Inc. will hold a grand-opening ceremony on Monday, Oct. 11, for a new Louisville facility. The new facility will specialize in the customization of sports apparel such as jerseys, T-shirts, and fleecewear, according to a news release…
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