Zappos has launched a new campaign to celebrate its customer service reps. The campaign features puppet characters, called Zappets, that resemble Muppets and centers around the notion of “delivering happiness.”…
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Columbia Sportswear Supports The Ocean Foundation
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Truesport Alliances to Distribute MMA Clothing Line
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Jarden Reiterates Five-Year Growth Plan
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Oakley Athletes Earn 65 Medals in Vancouver
Oakley, Inc. announced that its sponsored athletes earned 65 medals in Vancouver's Winter Olympics. The final tally was 24 gold, 22 silver and 19 bronze…
Rosenthal to Succeed Newsome as Hibbett’s CEO
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Adams Golf Widens 2009 Loss
Adams Golf reported sales fell 17% in 2009, to $76.1 million from $91.5 million a year ago. Adams Golf had a net loss of $12.2 million, or $1.82 per fully diluted share, for the year as compared to a net loss of $1.5 million, or 23 cents, a year ago…
SGMA’s Get America Moving Coalition Rallies in the Capital
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Igloo Products Corp. Aids in Haiti Relief Effort
Igloo Products Corp. has partnered with Dialysis at Sea Cruises to provide help and support to Haiti during their earthquake relief effort. Igloo Corp. donated several 120-quart coolers that will aid in the delivery and storage of heat-sensitive medical
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The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced that the next SIMA Image Awards ceremony will be held in southern California in early 2011. For the past seven years, the annual awards ceremony has been held on the final night of Surf Summit e
Heelys’ Q4 Revenue Sinks 26.9%
Heelys, Inc. reported fourth-quarter sales fell 26.9% to $11.4 million from $15.6 million a year ago. The company reported a net loss of $1.1 million, or 4 cents a share, versus a net loss of $5.2 million, or 19 cents, in the prior year…
Reebok Plans Marketing Campaign Around ZigTech
Reebok is planning a major marketing campaign including TV, print and online advertising around the launch of its ZigTech running and training shoe. ZigTech debuts at major retailers including Sport Chek, Foot Locker and Sports Experts on March 11…
Dick’s Posts Modest Q4 Earnings Rise on 2.5% Comp Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported an 8.3% gain in fourth-quarter earnings. Sales increased by 10.7% to $1.3 billion due primarily to a 2.5% increase in comparable store sales, the opening of new stores and the addition of e-commerce sales. The 2.5
Dick’s SG Posts Modest Q4 Earnings Rise on 2.5% Comp Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported an 8.3% gain in fourth-quarter earnings. Sales increased by 10.7% to $1.3 billion due primarily to a 2.5% increase in comparable store sales, the opening of new stores and the addition of e-commerce sales. The 2.5
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