The Hong Kong Trade Development Council used its quarterly news conference Tuesday morning to warn that the rise of exclusive trade blocs such as the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is threatening China’s export economy and could also hurt importers
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Investor Consortium Recruits CEO for Billabong
Oaktree Capital Management and Centerbridge Partners have recruited a senior surf industry executive to run Billabong International should the struggling Australian company accept its turnaround offer, according to a report in the Australian publication F
Dick’s Adds New Features to Jersey Report
Dick’s Sporting Goods has updated and upgraded “Jersey Report,” with new advanced features to provide fans unparalleled insights into pro football jersey sales at Dick’s Sporting Goods nationwide and online…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Leases 30,000-s.f. to Consolidate Operations
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has leased a new 30,000-square-foot warehouse to consolidate its two warehouses and all support functions. The transition is set to begin in October and be completed in time for the holiday season.
Puma Signs Jamaal Charles as Endorser
Puma announced a two-year partnership with professional football player Jamaal Charles who will represent the brand’s training category. Charles joins Minnesota wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, World’s Fastest Man Usain Bolt, soccer star M
Inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Sold Out
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association announced that registration for the inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit has sold out. Two hundred executives from across the sports & fitness industry will gather for the event, September 25-26th, at the Four S
Newton Running Restructures Sales Team
Newton Running is restructuring its sales team to support the brand’s ambitious growth plans in the running specialty sector. Tom Curran, who began working for Newton as a regional account manager in 2008, has been named director of sales, Specialty
City Sports to Participate in National Red Bull Flugtag
City Sports announced its participation in the National Red Bull Flugtag in Washington, D.C. this weekend, representing Boston as the city's sole competitor at the unique event…
Decker Appoints Bua as Teva Brand President
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed Jeffrey Bua as Teva brand president and said he will report directly to President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors, Angel Martinez. Bua replaces Joel Heath who has left the company to pur
Under Armour to Sponsor St. John’s
St. John’s University and Under Armour announced a six-year all-sports partnership. Red Storm Athletics first became outfitted with Under Armour gear as its teams began to prepare for competition in 2013-14…
DealerCamp Sold to Park City Attorney
Lifeboat Events has sold its DealerCamp event to a Joe Wrona, a Park City attorney and president of public radio station KPCW's board of trustees, who plans to combine DealerCamp with KPCW's successful Park City Cycling Festival to create a new
PlayTennis.com Updates ‘Find a Court’ Interface
The new PlayTennis.com website has updated its “find a court” search function. Those looking for courts can search by city/state or zip code, and results can be sorted by distance…
Delta Apparel Appoints Rod McGeachy as President of Soffe
Delta Apparel, Inc. said Rod McGeachy will be joining Delta Apparel as President of the company's Soffe division, effective Sept. 17. McGeachy was most recently serving as Chairman and CEO of Tandy Brands Accessories. Prior to Tandy Brands, McGeachy
Fila ‘Independents’ Video Series to Air Exclusively on Complex TV
Fila USA kicked off Fall 2013 with a 12 part video series: Rise of the Independents. At a time when some might say that brands – and not the retailers – have taken on the role of curator and tastemaker, these spots celebrate the shoes and the independent
The Outdoor Foundation Partners with Grassroots Retailers to Reach Youth
The Outdoor Foundation has joined with retail members of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance to award more than $50,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations that get people outdoors…
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