Recreational Equipment, Inc. named Bill Baumann vice president of information technology (IT). He was most recently the VP of IT with Musician's Friend/Guitar Center in Medford, OR. That company sells more than $600 million a year via its web site, w
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SKECHERS Expands into Hong Kong
SKECHERS USA, Inc. announced that it has expanded its operations in Hong Kong and Macau through a joint venture (known as SKECHERS Hong Kong Limited) with the Onwel Group, a leading fashion company in the region. The new joint venture in Hong Kong follows
Warrior Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against NCAA
Warrior Lacrosse, based in Lansing, MI, and Athlete's Connection Inc., a retailer based in Lansing, MI, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking damages of more than $30 million they say will be caused under new men's lacrosse equipment rule
Acushnet Plans Ball Plant in Asia
The Acushnet Company plans to produce its top-selling Titleist Pro-V1 golf balls at a factory somewhere in Asia within 3 to 5 years. Domestic production of the Pro-V1 eventually will be trimmed about 20 percent and an estimated 100 jobs will be eliminated
Skechers Rolls Out Bid for Heelys
Skechers USA Inc. makes an unsolicited offer to pay $142.8 million for Heelys Inc., but the struggling wheeled sneaker maker rejected the offer as being too low…
Bob’s Stores Sold to Private Equity Groups
TJX Cos. Inc. is selling Bob’s Stores to a pair of private equity firms, Philadelphia-based Versa Capital Management and Boston-based Crystal Capital.
Bay Harbour to Acquire Steve and Barry’s
New York-based investment firm Bay Harbour Management plans to purchase out of bankruptcy the assets of Steve & Barry’s for $168 million, and will keep open about 150 of the chain’s 276 stores…
Sorensen Looks to Bring Gargoyles Back to Life
FGX International named Scott Sorensen as director of its Quantum Lifestyle/Sun Brands division, where he will be responsible for the Anarchy, Angel and Gargoyles fashion and action sports brands, as well as several of FGXI’s licenses…
Converse One Line Expanded at Target
The Converse One Star collection is being expanded at Target Stores this Fall season, and now covers denim, knit dresses, sweaters, graphic tees and outerwear, as well as new vintage-inspired accessories, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily.
Trips for Kids Founder Receives Jefferson Award
Trips for Kids' founding director, Marilyn Price, recently received the widely-recognized Jefferson Award for community service for 21 years as the driving force behind the organization. On the local level, the Jefferson Award spotlights ordinary peo
Walmart Launches Game Time Headquarters
Walmart announced its game plan to completely transform more than 1,700 of its Garden Centers into “Game Time Headquarters,” customized for supporters of local college or professional football teams. Beginning this week and running through September 30, W
LaCrosse Footwear Wins $3.2M Military Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that its Danner subsidiary received a $3.2 million delivery order as part of a new contract granted by the Department of Defense for the Danner Marine Temperate boot. As per the awarded contract, Danner would deliver the
Dick’s/GSI Renew Contract
GSI Commerce Inc. and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. announced that they have signed a new 15-year contract. Sales through dickssportinggoods.com have grow more than 10 times since the beginning of Dick's relationship with GSI in 2001…
Coleman Goes Online to Drive Kids Outdoors
The Coleman Co. is encouraging elementary and middle school teachers to include its Coleman 50 States in 50 Days Challenge into their curricula this fall. Starting Sept. 1, kids can log on to a site to track adventurer Mike Haugen as he travels to the tal
REI to Open Store in Tucson
Recreational Equipment, Inc. said it will open a new store at the Tucson Mall in the spring of 2009. The store will be the co-op's third in Arizona…
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