Skullcandy, Inc. appointed Kyle B. Wescoat as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Oct. 1, 2012. Wescoat joined the company from Vizio, Inc, where he served as vice president and CFO, but he has held senior posiitons at Vans, Chero
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Report: Sports Direct Leads Bidders for JJB Sports
Sports Direct is believed to be close to arranging to buy the most profitable stores from JJB under a controversial “pre-pack” administration, according to reports in the U.K. press. JJB Sports put itself up for sale at the end of last month as it sits on
U.S. Consumers Expect Better Perks for Providing Personal Data
Nearly eight in 10 U.S. consumers do not feel they receive any benefit at all from sharing information with brands, up from 74 percent in 2011, according to new research released by LoyaltyOne. The research warns that consumer trust in brands and their wi
OBIT: Teva’s Nicole Ruth Peters
Nicole Ruth Peters, director of business operations for Teva, passed away while hiking near her home in Santa Barbara, CA Friday, Sept. 14. She was 36…
Former NFL Commissioner Joins Netshoes Board
Netshoes announced that former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will join its board of directors and serve as the company’s global ambassador, working to bolster its industry ties in the U.S. and around the world. Twelve years after its founding in a
Bauer Joins SandP/TSX SmallCap Index
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been added to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index, which will become effective after the close of trading on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012…
Jarden Corp. Note Offering Nets $487 Million
Jarden Corp. said it netted $487 million after institution investors buying $450 million in new senior subordinated convertible notes due 2018 exercised in full their option to purchase up to an additional $50 million in convertible notes from the company
Georgetown Signs Maverik/Cascade Deal
Maverik Lacrosse and Cascade Lacrosse are proud to welcome the Georgetown University men’s lacrosse team to the growing list of Division I, II and III programs competing in their equipment…
The North Face Accepting Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face has begun accepting applications for the second cycle of the 2012 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $140,000 in micro-grants of up to $2,500 to support non-profit organizations that are connecting youth to the outdoors..
Templin Leaves VF Outdoor to Take COO/CFO Post at Eddie Bauer
Dan Templin, who played an instrumental role in building VF Outdoor into an 11-brand, multi-billion dollar global juggernaut through a series of acquisitions, has accepted the position of chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Eddie Bauer
Cornell U. Cuts Adidas Ties Over Labor Issues
Cornell became the first university to sever its licensing contract with Adidas over recent allegations of labor abuses. Last Thursday, President David Skorton sent a letter to Adidas Team, Inc., stating that due to the company’s refusal to give sev
August Retail Sales Climb 3.8 Percent Over Year Earlier Level
The National Retail Federation estimated August retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted from July and 3.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year…
Container Imports to Surge As Retailers Rush to Mitigate Strike Threat
Regardless of whether labor disputes snarl operations at the nation’s largest container ports, cargo import volume is expected to increase 8.5 percent this month over September 2011 as retailers bring in products for the holidays, according to the m
City Sports Appoints New CEO
City Sports named Edward Albertian as president and CEO. Albertian joins City Sports after seven years as president and COO of the Trans National Group in Boston. He replaces Jeff Connor, who resigned in mid-August…
Board Sports Innovator, Athlete, Family Man Tom Sims Dies Suddenly
Sims is credited with creating the first snowboard in 1963, dubbed the “first skateboard for the snow.” Sims was a competitor of the highest caliber with a long list of podiums. Throughout the years he continued to be a driving force within hi
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