R.G. Barry Corporation named Nancy Coons president of its Dearfoams brand…
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Sports Inc. Sees Record Attendance at Summer Show
Sports, Inc. said its 2010 Summer Show in Grapevine, Texas saw record attendance. Sports, Inc. was represented by more than 475 store personnel from 190 store locations. By design, 113 vendors attended the show exhibiting over 150 booths…
Conservation Alliance Organizes ‘Keep It Wild’ Day at OR
The Conservation Alliance has planned the first Keep It Wild Day at the upcoming Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. On Wednesday, August 4, eight Conservation Alliance members will host conservation organizations in their trade show booths…
Worth Sports Named NBS Vendor of the Year
Worth Sports was named the 2010 Vendor of the Year by Nation's Best Sports (NBS), the sporting goods buying group…
Rab Hires California Reps
Technical outdoor apparel manufacturer Rab added Sierra del Oro Trading Company to its sales roster covering the southwest, effectively splitting the territory into two parts, including northern California and northern Nevada, and southern California, sou
Judge Rules that Cheerleading is Not a Sport
A federal judge in Connecticut ruled that cheerleading may not be considered a varsity sport for purposes of complying with federal gender-equity law. The judge ruled that cheerleading was deemed too “disorganized” for full sporting status and declared a
West 49 Sets Merger Approval Meeting
West 49 Inc said it received an interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to proceed with a special shareholders' meet to consider the Canadian retailer's proposed takeover by Australia's Billabong International Ltd…
Fruit of the Loom Creates 600 Jobs in Kentucky
Steve Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, visited the Bowling Green headquarters of Fruit of the Loom to celebrate the near completion of the company's expansion of its facility. The expansion includes the relocation of all sales, marketing and manage
Sports Direct FY10 Profits Soar
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported profits increased more than tenfold after achieving record revenue in the year to the end of April. Revenues grew 6.2%…
Infinity Partners with CLC on MascotWear Collection
Infinity Headwear and Apparel, Inc. announced a partnership with The Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC), an IMG Company, to launch an exclusive MascotWear collection focused on collegiate mascot-inspired apparel…
ZiGi Hires Andy Petersen as President
ZiGi hired Andy Petersen as president of the brand effective
July 1. Petersen joins the ZiGi team with over two decades of sales and footwear industry experience with brands such as Nordstrom, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger and most recently as senior vice pre
Action Sports Weekend at Downtown Disney District
TAVIK the surf lifestyle brand, is teaming up with the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim on its Action Sports Weekend, from Friday, July 23 to Sunday, July 25. Quiksilver, DC Shoes, The Board Factory and Coppertone are also planning activities to light
Bass Pro Given Ultimatum on Buffalo Store
New York congressman Brian Higgins is giving Bass Pro 14 days to make a final decision on a proposed store within Buffalo's Canal Side project. In a letter to Bass Pro CEO Johnny Morris and President James Hagale, Higgins requests a decision on the d
American Council on Exercise: Study Finds Toning Shoes Don’t Work as Promised
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), the organization that certifies fitness professionals, released what it believes is the first independent study on toning shoes. Results showed no evidence to suggest that the shoes help wearers exercise more intens
SGMA Study: Nearly 80% of Americans Participate in a Sport, Fitness, or Outdoor Activity
While more than 50% of all Americans are considered 'frequent' sports participants, 12% are classified as 'regular' sports participants and 15% are active on a 'casual' basis…
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