Sources told CNBC that retailers in the Philadelphia area are placing major orders for Michael Vick's jersey since he was named the starter by Eagles coach Andy Reid last week…
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World Financial Network Countersues Gander Mountain
World Financial Network National Bank, the provider of Gander Mountain Co.'s store-brand credit cards, has countersued the hunting and fishing retailer for publicly disclosing their contract over a policy dispute…
Icebreaker to Open its First NYC Location in December
Icebreaker recently signed a seven-year lease for its first New York City location. The 2,500-square-foot SoHo store will be Icebreaker's flagship, and located at 102 Wooster Street, between Spring and Prince Streets, across the street from Patagonia
Study: Team Sports Make Teens Happier And Healthier
According to a new research from the University of West Virginia, young teens who are physically active and play on sports teams are more satisfied with their lives and feel healthier than their inactive peers. The study looked into the effect of playing
Boker Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Tony Aliffi has been appointed to the sales management team of Boker USA, Inc., the maker of hunting knives, with the position of eastern regional sales manager…
New Era Named Headwear Sponsor of Australian Baseball League
The Australian Baseball League (ABL) announced that New Era Cap Co., Inc. has been selected as its exclusive headwear provider. As part of the landmark agreement, all six of the league's teams will don New Era's iconic 59FIFTY caps, when the in
NFL Launches Women-Specific Campaign
The National Football League is launching a $10 million TV campaign on Monday aimed at reaching women football fans. The effort also includes the launch of the new www.nfl.com/women microsite and is being done in concert with existing partners such J.C. P
Fleet Feet Sports to Acquire Phidippides Encino
Specialty Retail Development Company (SRDC), Inc., a multi-store Fleet Feet Sports franchise, has purchased Phidippides Encino, a top running shop in Los Angeles. Change of possession will take place on Nov. 1…
Mountain Hardwear Appoints VP of Marketing
Mountain Hardwear Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Co., named Joe Flannery to serve as vice president of global marketing with responsibility for the Mountain Hardwear and Montrail brands…
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. Closes Private Placement
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. has closed a second tranche of its non-brokered private placement of a debenture in the amount of $25,000 and 208,333 common share purchase warrants…
Stride Rite Children’s Group Launches STEP Program
The Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG), unveiled its new STEP (Scientifically Tested Everyday Proven) program designed to help parents select the proper shoes to support a child's growth and development from ages one through five…
Under Armour Signs Ravens’ Anquan Boldin
Under Armour signed Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin to an endorsement deal. The eight-year veteran is a three-time Pro Bowler and was the 2003 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year…
Fila Korea’s IPO Raises $99M
Fila Korea Ltd., which in March 2007 purchased the Fila brand from Sports Brands International Ltd., had the second-best debut on South Korea's Kospi Index this year. The Seoul-based company surged to 68,700 won ($60) at the 3 p.m. close on the Korea
Fossil, Inc. Names Ron Murray to SVP
Fossil, Inc. announced that Ron Murray, formerly president of sales for Haddad Apparel in charge of Nike and Levi's children's wear, has joined the company as senior vice president Fossil watch, specialty sales and corporate markets…
L.L. Bean Chairman Leon A. Gorman Earns College Honor
Leon A. Gorman, chairman of the board of L.L. Bean, Inc., will be awarded The Bowdoin Prize, the highest honor the Bowdoin College bestows upon one of its members. Gorman was a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 1956, and trustee emeritus of the Colle
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