MS Events, the volunteer organization coordinating Triangle-area bike and foot races, announces Tir na nOg Irish Pub; Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh; Brooks Sports; and Green Planet Catering as presenting sponsors of the eco-friendly St. Patty's Run Gree
Author: Thomas J. Ryan
Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699
Daiwa Launches E-Commerce in USA with In-Store Pickup
Daiwa, the maker of fishing rods, reels and tackle, has launched e-commerce on daiwa.com. It also includes a feature that allows products to be picked up or shipped from local authorized Daiwa retailers…
Sof Sole Sends Military to Baseball Games For Free
Active duty military will be able to attend 2010 Durham Bulls
games for free, thanks to a partnership with Sof Sole, the footwear accessory brand, and division of Implus Footcare LLC in Research Triangle Park…
New Balance Launches New Balance 365 Project
New Balance launched New Balance 365, a collection of 365 short films that engages consumers 365 days a year by asking them to think about “the balance.” One 20 second short film that creatively explores the idea of “the balance” will post live each morn
Longworth Industries Donates To Haiti Relief
Longworth Industries, parent company of the Polarmax, XGO and PMX brands is donating over $40,000 worth of apparel to Haitian Relief…
Zumiez Relocating Washington DC to California
Zumiez Inc. will be closing its Everett Distribution Center and relocating this portion of its business to Corona, CA. The company's headquarters, corporate offices and e-commerce division will remain in Everett, WA. About 170 jobs will be eliminated
Adidas and NBA Launch NBA Shop at Champs Sports
The National Basketball Association (NBA), adidas, and Champs Sport announced the launch of the Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports. The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationw
Adidas and NBA Launch NBA Shop at Champs Sports
The National Basketball Association (NBA), adidas, and Champs Sport announced the launch of the Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports. The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationw
J.C. Penney Sales Slip 3.6% in Fourth Quarter
J.C. Penney reported that its fourth-quarter earnings declined 5.2%, hurt by a big expense for its pension plan. Profit, however, topped its own expectations…
Dick’s SG’s Pittsburgh Marathon Secures Record Entrees
Registrations for the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and its sister events, the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and FedEx Ground Pittsburgh Marathon Relay, are at 13,000. This eclipses last year's record registration of 10,5
Nordstrom Profits Soar in Fourth Quarter Profits
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the fourth quarter to $172 million, or 77 per diluted share, from $68 million, or 31 cents a year ago. Fourth quarter same-store sales increased 6.9% compared with the same period in fiscal 2008. Net
NSGA Appoints CFO
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) appointed Richard H. Schascheck, CPA, as its new chief financial officer. Schascheck is a 28-year veteran of association management, most recently as vice president of The Sanford Organization…
Quiksilver Claims Victory in Roxywear Lawsuit
Quiksilver, Inc. said it had once again prevailed in its Federal court trial against Kymsta Corporation and Kymsta's claims against Quiksilver and Quiksilver's “Roxy” trademark. Kymsta had appealed Quiksilver's last two trial victories in t
Nautilus Plant in Grayson, Co. Sold
The Nautilus plant in Grayson County, CO, has been sold to Med-Fit Systems…
TORSPO Hockey Adds NHL Veteran to its Board
Torspo Hockey International, Inc. appointed Neil Smith to its board of directors. Smith brings over 35 years hockey industry experience to all of the Torspo Hockey brands including Torspo Hockey, K2 fitness ice skates, First Stride, Recreational skates, I
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal