The Active Network, Inc. hired Brian Enge, former CEO of Zoot Sports, as vice president of strategic projects for all corporate endeavors…
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AAFA praises Congressional Passage of Small Business Bill
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) praised Senate approval of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. 5297). The U.S. Senate approved the legislation on Sept. 16…
SGMA: Niche Team Sports Growing
According to the SGMA, overall participation in the top seven team sports in the U.S. declined in the last year but participation in seven 'niche' team sports is on the rise. Those seven 'niche' team sports which had respectable gains
Crocs Launches Australian and Canadian Websites
Crocs, Inc. announced the launch of Canadian and Australian websites as well as a new consumer mobile site. In addition to providing supplementary revenue opportunities, the new online offerings are designed to enrich the Crocs online experience…
Team Detroit Named Advertising Agency for Sports Authority
Sports Authority announced the choice of Team Detroit as its agency of record to support all brand experience and consumer communications…
Nike’s Q1 Profits Increase 9%, Futures Climb 10%
Nike Inc. reported first quarter sales grew 8% to $5.2 billion. Excluding currency fluctuations, sales grew 10%. Earnings rose 9% to $559 million, or $1.14 a share, from $513 million, or $1.09, a year ago, thanks in part to gross margin expansion driven b
Finish Line’s Continuing Profits Jump 43% in Second Quarter
The Finish Line, Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations jumped 43% in its second quarter ended Aug. 28, to $16.8 million, or 31 cents a share, from $11.8 million, or 21 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 0.8% to $301.1 million from $298.7 milli
Timberland’s Correspondent Team Covers Clinton Global Initiative
The Timberland Co. provided an on-the-ground reporting team to cover the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2010, being held in New York City during the week ended Sept. 24. Updates were filed at http://bit.ly/cgi-dispatches…
Patagonia’s CEO Addreses RILA Sustainability Summit
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) kicked off the educational programming for its third annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC) with a keynote address from Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia…
Kobe Bryant Repeats as Top-Selling Jersey in China
During the 2009-10 season, reigning two-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant had the top-selling NBA jersey in China for the fourth consecutive season…
Conference Board Still Sees Economic Improvement
The Conference Board, a private research group, said its index of leading economic indicators increased 0.3% last month after rising 0.1% in July and undergoing a 0.2% decline in June…
Dreams, Inc. Signs University of Miami
Dreams, Inc. signed an agreement with the University of Miami Athletics to re-launch the Hurricanes on-line fan shop, ShopMiamiHurricanes.com…
Ryn USA Names New CEO
Ryn USA LLC, the maker of toning shoes, has named Michael Parham as CEO and Gustavo La Grave as national sales manager for the U.S. market…
Spenco Relaunches Website
Spenco Medical Corp. launched of a new look for its corporate website – Spenco.com. The redesigned site will allow customers to quickly find Spenco product, and either purchase it directly from an Authorized Online Retailer or find a local Dealer…
MC Sports Adds Summerfield and Winchester to Board
MC Sports said Rob Summerfield, VP of finance, and Dan Winchester, chief merchandising officer, have been elected to its board of directors. Summerfield has also been appointed secretary of the company…
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