Mike Edwards, former head of Lucy, was appointed as interim chief executive of Borders Group Inc. following the departure of CEO Ron Marshall…
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Backcountry.com Exec Joins Rue La La
Jeffrey Snyder, most recently vice president of merchandising and planning at Backcountry.com, has been hired as senior vice president and general merchandise manager of Rue La La. Snyder will oversee all aspects of the company's men's division,
Golf Club Counterfeiter Sentenced to Seven-Month Jail Term in Shanghai
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reports that the Shanghai Huangpu District People's Court has sentenced a retail shop owner, Fan Chaokui, to serve a seven month jail term and pay a fine after being convicted of selling c
Nike Releases Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report
Nike Inc released its fiscal 2007 to 2009 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report which outlines the next evolution of its CR strategy from a risk management, philanthropic and compliance model to a long-term strategy focused on innovation, collaboration, tr
New Balance Signs Endorsement Deal with Olympian
New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. signed Jenny Barringer, who competed for the United States in the 3,000-meter steeplechase race at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, to a multi-year endorsement deal…
The Walking Co. Looks to Close 40 More Stores
The Walking Company is seeking court approval to close 40 additional stores. The retailer filed for bankruptcy in early December with a plan to close 90 of its original 210 stores immediately…
Court Okays Ski Market Gift Card Redemption Plan
A federal bankruptcy court judge has approved an agreement that would allow holders of Ski Market gift cards to redeem them for half of their remaining value this week…
Peak Sport Kicks Off NBA Basketball Development Plan
Peak Sport Products Co., Limited, a sport products company in China, held a grand ceremony on January 21 in Beijing to announce the kick off of “Peak – NBA Youth Basketball Development Plan”, which aims to cultivate reserve forces for the China basketball
Lacoste Signs 13 Tennis Players
Lacoste signed 13 new players from nine different countries in 2010. Among the women are Aleksandra Wozniak (CAN) 34th player in the WTA, Vera Dushevina (RUS) 40th player in the WTA, Yaroslava Shvedova (KAZ) 52nd player in the WTA. Among the men, new endo
AFIRM to Host Launch Reception at IHRSA Show
AFIRM, the new Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers, will host a 'Launch Reception and Open Forum' on March 11 in San Diego in conjunction with the annual IHRSA Convention & Trade Show…
Tony Palma Becomes Ogio’s CEO
OGIO, the manufacturer of gear bags and packs, hired Tony Palma, the former CEO of Easton Sports, as its CEO. Michael J. Pratt, founder of OGIO, becomes chairman…
McDavid to Unveil First Snow Sports Line at SIA
McDavid, Inc., the sports medicine and protective apparel maker, will introduce their first ski and snowboarding line at the SnowSports Industries America's (SIA) Snow Show in Denver, Colo. next week…
Risk of Youth Soccer Injuries Greater Than for Other Sports
Youth soccer carries a higher risk of injury than many other contact sports, with injuries such as concussion and musculoskeletal trauma occurring fairly commonly, according to a report published online Jan. 25 in Pediatrics…
Delta Apparel’s Q2 Revenues Jump 24%
Delta Apparel, Inc. said sales for the three months ended Dec. 26, were a record $91.2 million, an increase of 24.3% from the prior year second quarter. The sales expansion was driven by organic growth of 16.6% and the net sales contributed by its headwea
180s Announces Promotions
180s promoted Jay Wilkins to chief operating officer and Shelley Foland to director of sales. In addition, Brian Parker has been appointed director of marketing. All changes take place immediately…
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