SCARPA North America this week named Mystery Mountain Enterprises, and principal Michael Down, as its 2012 Sales Rep of the Year for racking up several consecutive seasons of sales and bookings growth in Western Canada…
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Chaco Becomes Outsiders Ball Founding Partner
Reinforcing its belief that outdoor adventure enriches lives, Chaco has come on board as a Thrive-level founding partner of the Outsiders Ball. The Outsiders Ball will rally the industry around a single cause: fighting the growing divide between young peo
Penn State Suspends Contract with Adidas
Penn State has suspended its licensing contract with Adidas, effective immediately, over a dispute over severance pay for workers at a factory that was closed in Indonesia. If it pulls the contract, Penn State will become the eighth school to cancel their
Wilderness Systems More Than Doubles Pro Angling Team
Wilderness Systems more than doubled its fishing Pro Staff from 15 to 33 anglers and added their first international angler for 2013…
The Outsiders Ball Off to Strong Start
Organizers for the Outsiders Ball, which aims to raise $300,000 to finance 100 retailer-led youth engagement programs, have raised two-thirds of their goal thanks to strong support from more than 20 founding partners. The ball will be held under the stars
Team Express Acquired by Investor Group
A group of investors led by Mark Marney, founder and former CEO of The Golf Warehouse and Baseball Savings, has acquired Team Express Distributing, LLC, owner of the popular BaseballExpress.com, Softball.com, FootballAmerica.com and TeamExpress.com…
Genesco Sues Visa Over Credit Card Breach
Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys and Lids, has filed a lawsuit against Visa, charging the credit-card company with wrongfully taking more than $13 million as punishment for a data breach…
Merrell Introduces M-Connect Campaign
Merrell has launched a “Connect to Your World” campaign to support its M-Connect Series. The campaign revolves around a 4-step fitness program, designed by bestselling author and minimalist Tim Ferriss, that engages the whole body through connection with
Athleta Esprit de She Announces Girls on the Run International as 2013 National Charity Partner
Driven by a collective goal to inspire young girls to live joyful, confident and healthy lives, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company announced Girls on the Run International as the official national charity partner of its premiere athletic event se
Dick’s SG Hits Low End of Q4 Profit Guidance on Weaker DSG Comps
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported consolidated net income for the 14 weeks ended Feb. 2, 2013 of $129.7 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, compared to the company's prior guidance of $1.03 to $1.05 per diluted share. Net sales for the 14-we
Mizuno Golf Launches Play Famously Campaign
Mizuno is helping golfers nationwide improve their game while offering the opportunity to be treated like a pro as an exclusive member of “Team JPX.” Launched March 11, Play Famously will champion the cause and determination of the “everyman” golfer…
Topo Athletic Names U.S. Sales Reps
Topo Athletic, the footwear start-up launched by the former CEO of Vibram FiveFingers, named six sales agencies who will help launch the brand this summer…
GU Energy Announces New Sales Agencies
GU EnergyLabs, creators of the original energy gel, announced the addition of new sales agencies in the New England, Northeast, Southeast and Rocky Mountain territories…
Saucony Run For Goods Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
The Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running or athletic programs, announced its latest round of grant winners. This comes as the nation marks the third a
Reebok Makes $30 Million Commitment to Get Kids Moving
At the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Annual Building a Healthier Future Summit, First Lady Michelle Obama praised Reebok for its commitment of $30 million to get kids moving and increase physical activity in schools as part of the new Let̵
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