Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of MJ Soffe, has signed a letter of intent and expects to acquire substantially all of the net assets of HPM Apparel, Inc. d/b/a The Cotton Exchange by July 15, 2010…
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U.S. Men’s Lacrosse Team to Wear Defender Mouthguards
Defender Mouthguard Laboratories said the U.S. Men's National Team will be wearing its mouthguards when they compete at the 2010 Federation of International (FIL) World Championships in Manchester, England from July 15-24…
Nike Begins Arkansas Sponsorship
Nike began its five-year deal as the apparel and equipment provider to the University of Arkansas, replacing Adidas…
Orange 21 Establishes Music Division
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, officially announced the creation of its new Music Division. Fran Richards, current VP of marketing for Orange 21, was appointed the new position of VP of business development and head of the new music Division…
Former Nau Executive Joins RecycleBank
Ian Yolles, one of the founders of Nau, has joined RecycleBank, a nationwide recycling incentive program, as chief marketing officer…
Ocean Minded Releases a Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Ocean Minded, the footwear manufacturer, released a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report summarizing the company's efforts from 2009 – 2010…
The NBA and GSI Commerce Extend E-Commerce Agreement to 2017
GSI Commerce Inc. signed an extension of its multiyear e-commerce agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to 2017. Since partnering with GSI in 2007, the NBA's online sales have grown each year…
New Balance to Support MetroLacrosse
New Balance has partnered with Major League Lacrosse to raise funds for MetroLacrosse's national expansion as part of MLL's All Star Game to be played in Boston on July 8…
Football Fanatics Names Wal-Mart Exec as President
Football Fanatics. the online retailer of sports, lifestyle, and athletics apparel and a provider of outsourced e-commerce solutions for licensed athletic apparel, hired former Wal-Mart Vice President Scott Williams as its president…
Bass Pro Inks Lease for Memphis
Bass Pro President Jim Hagale and Memphis Mayor A.C. Wharton signed a preliminary lease agreement at City Hall for a new store in the city. Bass Pro is aiming for a November 2011 opening…
Golf Rounds Dip in May
Rounds for the U.S. were down 2.9% in May 2010 versus the prior year and down 3.0% on a YTD basis, according to Golf Datatech. Public access play was down 3.7% for the month and private course activity was down 0.1%…
Gander Mountain Sues Credit Card Issuer Over Credit Approvals
Gander Mountain Co. filed a lawsuit against its credit card issuer, Columbus, Ohio-based World Financial Network National Bank over its credit card approval policies. The outdoor retailer claims a proposed new policy will deny customers with good credit f
Billabong to Acquire West 49
Billabong International Limited has reached an agreement to acquire West 49 Inc., Canada's leading action sport retailer. The Australian-surf apparel giant plans to acquire West 49 for C$1.30 (U.S. $1.24) per share, for an enterprise value of approxi
Summit Golf Brands Reaches Canadian Distribution Deal
Summit Golf Brands, Inc., parent company of Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction announced that Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. will become the exclusive distributor of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction products in Canada…
Nike Expands Livestrong Brand Globally
Nike Inc. said it will expand its Livestrong brand outside of the U.S. Livestrong footwear, apparel and accessories will launch in Canada, France and the U.K beginning Thursday…