Nautilus, Inc. has regained compliance with the New York Stock Exchange’s continued listing standards after delivering on a business plan submitted to the NYSE and complying with the Exchange’s minimum market capitalization standard…
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Skullcandy Signs SI Swimsuit Model Kate Upton as Endorser
Skullcandy Inc., the performance lifestyle audio brand, announced that 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Kate Upton has become the first addition to its crew of Supermodel Ambassadors…
Shoe Carnival Reappoints Securites Lawyer to Board of Directors
Shoe Carnival, Inc. appointed James A. Aschleman, a retired attorney specializing in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and securities law, to its board of directors. Aschleman previously served on the board from May 2001 to October 2006…
Survey: Team Sports Isn’t Fun
According to a survey commissioned by i9 Sports, the youth sports franchise, 84 percent of children say they quit or wanted to quit a sports team because it wasn’t fun. Another 42 percent said they’d rather play video games than sports while 3
Deuter Names Pro Rock Climber As Ambassador
Deuter USA named trilinqual Timy Fairfield as the first member of its ambassador team, which it launched this month to promote the brand and provide grassroots…
Chaco Launches Made in the USA Custom Sandal Program
Chaco has launched MyChacos, a unique “Made in the USA” custom sandal program. The new website, www.mychacos.com, offers deep customization with nine dimensions of color, material, and sole choices to create tens of millions of possibilities…
I.E. Distribution Appoints Scott Chantos as President
I.E. Distribution, owners of World Industries, Flameboy vs. Wet Willy and licensor of Makaha Skateboards, announced that Scott Chantos has been appointed president of the company. Most recently Chantos served as the director of sales for Converse. Prior t
Easy Spirit Launches First Lightweight Active Line
Easy Spirit, a division of The Jones Group Inc., announced the introduction of the e360 collection of lightweight, active and casual shoes…
Consumer Confidence Slides Back in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in February, pulled back slightly in March. The Index now stands at 70.2 (1985=100), down from 71.6 in February. The Present Situation Index, however, increased to 51.0 from 46.4. The Exp
Fourteen Golf Names Mike Kim as Company Demo Rep
Fourteen Golf announced that Mike Kim has been selected as the Fourteen Golf demo and event rep. Kim will be in charge of demo days and events on the west coast…
SylvanSport Names Ultimate Campers as Australian and New Zealand Distribution Partner
SylvanSport, producer of American-made mobile adventure gear, announced Ultimate Campers, Australia's leading off-road camper trailer manufacturer, as its exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor for the award-winning SylvanSport GO…
Survey Finds 22 Percent of Consumers Have Encountered Mobile Check-Out
More than one-fifth (22 percent) of shoppers have been to a store where associates use mobile devices instead of cash registers, according to survey results released by a AisleBuyer, a company that provides mobile payment solutions to retailers…
Kathmandu Holdings Says Heavy Discounting Hurt 1H Earnings
Kathmandu Holdings Limited, which operates 114 outdoor specialty stores in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, reported its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell 36.2 percent to NZ$12.7 million ($10mm), for the half-year ended Jan. 31
Aetrex Worldwide Hires PR Firm
MWW Group has been hired as agency of record by Aetrex Worldwide Inc., the comfort and wellness footwear company…
NFL Launches First-Ever New York City Pop-Up Store
For the first time, the NFL will open a pop-up store in New York City to celebrate the launch of its new apparel partnerships and the 2012 NFL Draft. The NFL Shop at Draft, located at 1095 Avenue of the Americas at 41st and 42nd Streets, will be open Apri
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