The U.S. headed into the Fourth of July with buoyant economic news at their back, including a surprisingly strong employment report that sent the Dow past 17,000 for the first time. The rally began after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that t
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Jarden Prices $300 Million Euro Bond Offering
Jarden Corporation priced Thursday a €300 million euro note offering that it is placing with qualified institutional buyers and investors outside the United States. The notes would be guaranteed by certain of the company's domestic subsidiaries
Rocky Launches Social Media Contest
Rocky, the maker of outdoor, work, western and military footwear, has launched the Every Season Every Reason social media contest, encouraging Rocky footwear consumers to share via Instagram (@RockyBoot) videos of the places their Rocky boots take them…
Fjällräven Opens Store in Oslo
Fjällräven has opened a 3,340-square-foot store in the middle of the Karl Johan Gate, a prominent retailing area in Oslo, Norway…
Bosch eBike Systems Opens Chinese Unit to Support OEMs
Bosch eBike Systems is setting up a regional business unit in Suzhou, China with technical and commercial experts to assist the local bicycle industry prepare for growing global demand for ped-elec bikes, which the company began promoting in the United St
Fleet Feet Honors Franchises at National Franchise Conference
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees and store employees during its annual National Franchise Conference, hosted in St. Lo
Skora Relocates to Seattle
Skora Inc, the maker of premium, lightweight performance running footwear, relocated from Portland, OR to Seattle effective Tuesday, July 1…
Academy Sports to Expand Headquarters
Academy Sports + Outdoors is expanding its headquarters in Katy, TX, according to a report in the Houston Business Journal. Construction is well underway on a new 200,000-square-foot building and six-story parking garage at 1800 N. Mason Road where the co
Raid in China Nets More Counterfeit Golf Clubs in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reported that the latest raid of golf club counterfeiters by Chinese law enforcement resulted in the seizure of nearly…
Li and Fung Directors Clear July 7 Spin Off of Global Brands Group to Shareholders
Li & Fung Limited's board of directors gave the go ahead Tuesday to spin off the company's brand licensing and management business, which controls the Spyder and Frye brands, to shareholders…
Li and Fung Spin Off Global Brands Group Set for July 7
Li & Fung Limited will spin off its $3.2 billion brand management business, which acquired long-term global licensing rights to the Spyder brand in 2013, to its shareholders July 7 following a vote Tuesday by its board of directors…
Sport Chalet Posts Steep Annual Loss
Sport Chalet Inc. reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 71 cents a share, in its year ended Mar. 30, according to its just-filed 10K report. Revenues were down 4.8 percent to $343.5 million…
OR Adding Tailgating@Outdoor Exhibit
For the first time, Outdoor Retailer is joining forces with its sister show, the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show, to create Tailgating @ OR – an exhibit area and enhanced marketing opportunity for brands with “tailgating” products looking t
Adidas to Operate Sacramento Kings Team Stores
Adidas will take over operations of the Sacramento Kings team stores at SleepTrain Arena and other sites…
Gramicci Enters Licensing Agreement with Hampshire Group
Hampshire Group, Limited entered into a three-year license agreement with Gramicci, a California-based hiking and climbing-inspired brand owned by Hampshire Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul Buxbaum…
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