In an interview with Reuters in London, Nike's Chief Executive Mark Parker said newproducts and a marketing blitz at this summer's FIFA World Cup will help it continue to gain market share in soccer…
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New Balance Details Plans for HQ Expansion
New Balance unveiled its plan for a $250 million mixed-use development alongside its headquarters in Brighton, MA, that would feature a sports complex, hotel, park, movie theater, office buildings, and community space, along with a commuter rail station a
The Sports Authority Partners with US Youth Soccer
The Sports Authority was named the official sporting goods retailer of US Youth Soccer Unique membership discount card will be available to all US Youth Soccer members. This is the first time US Youth Soccer and Sports Authority have partnered together…
Moving Comfort Donates to Support Your Girls Program
Moving Comfort, the maker of sports bras and women's fitness apparel, donated over $15,000 to Girls in the Game and Bright Pink through their 2009 “Support Your Girls” program…
Sanita Appoints Director of Brand Development
Sanita Clogs named Sonia Alexander-White as its director of brand development. Alexander-White served as the creative marketing director of 1928 Jewelry Company…
2010 Winter Trails Attracts 10,700 Participants
Winter Trails, held on January 9, 2010, attracted approximately 10,700 participants, according to program organizers. Some of the largest events took place at the Weston Ski Track near Boston, Ft. Snelling in Minneapolis and Estes Park, CO…
Eddie Bauer Plans 90th Anniversary Events
Eddie Bauer will be celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special one-day event on February 27, and with product launches and other events throughout the year, including the launch of its First Ascent ski collection this fall…
Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
Macy’s Returns to Profitability; Outlook Remains Cautious
Macy's Inc posted better-than-expected profit for the fourth quarter and forecast an improvement in same-store sales this year. Sales fell 1.1% to $7.85 billion. Comp stores slid 0.8%, but that was better than the Cincinnati-based company's fore
Iconix Sees 21% Hike in Q4 Revenues
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. reported revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 was approximately $65.8 million, a 21% increase as compared to approximately $54.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2008…
Golf Town Names General Manager for Corporate Sales
Golf Town, Canada's largest golf retailer, named Dan Craig as general manager for corporate sales effective March 8th. Craig will oversee Accolade Reaction Promotion Group (ARPG) and Golf Town Corporate Sales…
GTX Corp Awarded Patents for GPS Shoe Technology
GTX Corp, the maker of 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS) solutions, was recently awarded three new U.S. Patents that it said broadly covers fundamental aspects of providing a GPS location device in footwear…
GTX Corp Awarded Patents for GPS Shoe Technology
GTX Corp, the maker of 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS) solutions, was recently awarded three new U.S. Patents that it said broadly covers fundamental aspects of providing a GPS location device in footwear…
Finish Line Secures Credit Facility
The Finish Line, Inc. entered into an unsecured $50 million revolving credit facility credit agreement. The facility, which expires on March 1, 2013, provides that, under certain circumstances, the company may increase the aggregate maximum amount of the
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