Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled its newest national advertising commercial to promote its “23 Days of Flight” campaign that
focuses on Jordan product. The new commercial follows the successful launch of the “All Is Right” spot for “Week of Greatness” that kick
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Wolverine World Wide Appoints Board Member
Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Gina R. Boswell to the company's board of directors…
GSI Outdoors Signs Distribution Partners in Italy and Poland
GSI Outdoors has signed distribution agreements with partners in Italy and Poland…
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Releases Higg Index 2.0
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition released the Higg Index 2.0 after 14 months of testing by dozens of apparel and footwear companies striving to build more sustainable supply chains. The coalition, which built the index on pioneering work by athletic and
Nuun Welcomes Kevin Rutherford as CEO
Nuun appointed Kevin Rutherford as CEO. Rutherford will replace Mason Reay, who is stepping down. Rutherford will lead all brand strategy, marketing, sales and product development efforts at the company, which makes hydration electrolyte tablets for sport
Sports Chalet Reports Big Sales Gains Since Black Thanksgiving
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported robust growth in Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday sales and said it expects a strong holiday selling season. The California-based retailer, which recently hired an investment bank to look for potential investors needed to
REI to Open in Fairbanks, Alaska
REI will open its first store in Fairbanks, AK Spring of next year. The 30,000-square-foot store will be located at the southwest corner of Old Steese Highway and College Avenue and house a…
Vasque Becomes Official Footwear Partner of GoPro Mountain Games
Vasque footwear announced its official footwear partnership with the GoPro Mountain Games, the country’s largest celebration of adventure sports, music and mountain lifestyle. The event will be held in Vail, CO, June 5-9…
Reebok Opens First Fithub in Paris
Like the Reebok flagship opened a year ago in New York on 5th Avenue, Reebok is opening its first concept store (Fithub) and CrossFit Box at 31 Avenue de l'Opera, its first Fithub in Paris. The combined store and gym measures 8,600 square feet…
PHIT America Reaches 150 Corporate Sponsors
The first company to pledge its support for PHIT America in late 2012 was The Active Network. Now, 150 companies have ‘signed the bottom line’ to get behind the national initiative to reverse America’s inactivity pandemic and Get Americ
PGA TOUR Superstor Provides Grant to Greater Rockford
PGA Tour Superstore has announced a $4,500 grant to The First Tee of Greater Rockford to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf…
Smith and Wesson’s Continuing Earnings Improve
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported earnings from continuing operations rose 4.5 percent to $17.1 million, or 29 cents a share. Excluding last year's sales of $9.7 million of Walther products pursuant to a distribution agreement that Smith &
ProGrade® Ammunition Announces Elite Group of Representatives For 2014
ProGrade® has chosen an exclusive group of companies to represent its products across the United States in 2014…
Gander Mountain to Open First Missouri Location
Gander Mountain announced Monday they are again expanding with a new location in Fenton, MO, set to open in the spring of 2014…
The Buckle Declares Special Cash Dividend
The Buckle, Inc announced that its board of directors authorized a $1.20 per share special cash dividend and a 22 cent regular quarterly dividend be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 15, 2014…