Rawlings announced a multi-year interdisciplinary research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and its Spine Research Laboratory to study the causes of concussions along with other sports-related head and neck injuries…
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Etonic Launches First Golf Shoe with Outlast Technology
Outlast Technologies announced that new licensee Etonic is launching its first-ever golf shoe lined with Outlast technology…
FCC Reviews Schecher’s TV Cartoon Show
The Federal Communications Commission launched a review into whether a television cartoon featuring characters that also advertise Skechers shoes violates rules limiting commercials to children…
Catalyst Communication Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced that Catalyst Communication joined GOA as a value added business partner…
Cabela’s Completes $250 Million Securitization
Cabela's Inc. announced that Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $250 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2010-II…
NYC Niketown Reopens After Bedbug Infestation
Niketown in New York City reopened on Wednesday after it closed on Friday due to a bedbugs infestation. However, its Nike Sportswear boutique in the Soho district had been closed after discovering bedbugs…
NRF Urges Fed Crack Down on Retail Crime
The National Retail Federation urged the House to approve legislation that would establish a new unit at the Department of Justice focused on investigating and prosecuting organized retail crime…
Deloitte Forecasts 2% Rise in Holiday Sales
Deloitte's retail group expects total holiday sales from November through January to reach $852 billion, representing a 2% increase in holiday sales, excluding motor vehicles and gasoline, over last season. The growth represents a slight improvement
JD Sports Sees 36% Rise in First-Half Profits
JD Sports Fashion, based in the United Kingdom, reported profits grew by 36% for the six months ended July 31, to £19.4 million ($30.3 mm.)…
GPS Smart Shoe Nominated for Most Innovative Location Device
GTX Corp has been selected as a finalist in the most innovative location device category of the Locations & Beyond Summit and the People's Choice Awards…
Survey: Triathletes Hooked on the Sport
According to a survey by The Active Network, Inc., over 90% of triathletes plan to participate in a triathlon event in 2011 with 32% indicating they plan on participating in five or more triathlons in 2011. The survey also found that regardless of income
Adidas Sees China Rebounding in 2011
Adidas AG expects to increase sales and profit in 2011 as China rebounds and Russia becomes its top European market, Chief Executive Officer Herbert Hainer told Bloomberg News…
Forzani Reports Robust Back-To-School Sales
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported same-store sales climbed 5.8% in seven weeks ended Sept. 19. Comps at its corporate stores jumped 8.9% while comps at its franchised locations dipped 0.2%. Comps in the final two weeks of the period came on top of…
Nike Spent $120,000 in Lobbying in Second Quarter
Nike Inc. spent $120,000 in the second quarter to lobby federal officials on physical education, trade and other business matters, according to a recent disclosure report…
Modell’s Partners with Pennsbury, PA School District
Modell's Sporting Goods will give the school district in Pennsbury, PA schools gift cards this year in order to display its name on district property. The new partnership will help offset expenses for Pennsbury's athletic teams…
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