DSW Inc. announced the acquisition of 810 AC LLC, which owns the corporate headquarters of DSW, as well as its 700,000 square foot distribution center and trailer lot on its home office campus in Columbus, OH for a total of $72 million, paid in cash…
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PVH to Acquire Speedo Parent Warnaco Inc.
PVH Corp. (PVH) and The Warnaco Group, Inc. (WRC), parent of Speedo, have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which PVH will acquire Warnaco. The transaction values Warnaco at approximately $2.9 billion, and with over $8 billion in pro
Black Diamond Rallies Opposition to Utah’s Ski Link Project
Black Diamond, Inc. is again taking a leadership role in a controversial conservation campaign in its native Utah. The maker of climbing, ski and other outdoor gear is at the center of growing opposition to the proposed SkiLink that would allow developers
Gibbon Slacklines to Host Competition at Ski Show
The sport of slacklining will be featured at the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo as a result of a partnership between Gibbon Slacklines and Vibram USA. Taking place on Nov. 1-4, 2012, Gibbon Slacklines will be hosting a Slackline Open and an interactive a
Nike Pulls Nike+Training from Full-Price Stores for Retooling
Nike has removed all Nike+Training shoes from its full-price stores and sent them to its factory outlet stores just four months after they went on sale, reports The Oregonian newspaper…
Mizuno President Bob Puccini Elected as SFIA Chairman
Mizuno USA, Inc. and The Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), formerly known as The Sporting Goods Manufacturer’s Association (SGMA), announced that Mizuno USA President Bob Puccini has been elected SFIA Chairman…
Moosejaw to Open Pop-Up Store in Downtown Detroit
Moosejaw will open a pop-up store in downtown Detroit Thursday, Nov. 1 and keep it open through Dec. 22 for the holiday shopping season. The shop is the first ever opened by the outdoor specialty retailer in downtown Detroit…
Polartec Names New CEO and CFO
Polartec, LLC appointed Gary Smith CEO and Joe Robinson as CFO, successfully completing the management succession process announced in July. Smith previously served as president of the Outdoor Group for The Timberland Company, while Robinson…
ING New York City Marathon Still Set for Sunday
New York Road Runners, which organizes the ING New York City Marathon, said it is moving ahead with plans to hold the massive event Sunday despite damage caused to the city by Hurricane Sandy. Spartan Race, meanwhile, postponed its Times Square Challenge,
Iconix Launches Securitization
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced the intention of certain of its subsidiaries to launch a new securitized financing program, expected to consist initially of $500 million of senior secured term notes and $100 million of variable funding notes…
Obermeyer Names New Reps for Western and Midwestern Territories
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer has added new sales representatives to support its growing Western and Midwestern business…
Kokotat Extends Contest Deadline for Companies Affected by Storm
Kokatat extended the deadline for 2013 American Made Outdoor Gear Awards entries to Friday Nov. 9 to accomodate companies that may be recovering from Hurricane Sandy…
Leading Edge Expands Jablonski Role to Nordic Specialist
Leading Edge will again employ Jason Jablonskii this upcoming winter season and expand his part time role beyond Swix product education and service to a new role as their Nordic specialist…
Ski Vermont Releases Tentative Opening Dates
Ski Vermont released tentative opening dates for the state's ski areas. They include…
Golf Rounds Played Grow in September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 5.2 percent in September 2012 over September 2011. Public access play was up 5.8 percent and private course activity was up 3.1 percent…
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