In keeping with its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and the celebration of eco-conscious living, Timberland announced its sponsorship of two sustainable festivals this summer – Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO and Wanderlust in Stratton,
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JC Penney Reports Q1 Loss Amid Sales Slump
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported an adjusted net loss of $55 million or 25 cents per share in the first quarter. The adjusted loss excludes markdowns taken as a result of the company's continuing efforts to reduce inventory levels to align with it
Fam Brands Acquires Peace and Pearls and Teháma
Fam Brands, the owner of Marika and licensee for such labels as Bally Total Fitness, Laura Ashley and Eddie Bauer, recently acquired of Peace and Pearls and Teháma women’s leisurewear and active wear brands…
Sunlight Sports of Cody, WY Becomes Newest Grassroots Retailer
Sunlight Sports of Cody, Wyoming has become the latest retailer member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a buying group and association dedicated to helping independent outdoor specialty retailers excel…
Pacific Brands of Australia Reports Acquisition Talks Have Ended
Pacific Brands of Australia, which owns rights to the Dunlop, Everlast, Slazenger and Volley brands among others, said that after five months, talks with suitors are over and it now appears unlikely the apparel and footwear company will not be acquired…
High Sierra Sport Co. to Occupy LEED HQ May 21
High Sierra Sport Company will move May 21 to its new 255,000-square-foot LEED-certified headquarters and wholesale fulfillment center in Gurnee, IL May 21. The new facility's illuminated sign will be seen by tens of thousands of people driving along
Suunto Elevates Couput to Global Brand Manager Role
Amer Sports and Suunto announced the promotion of Jean-Yves Couput to the position of global marketing director for the Suunto brand…
Garmont North America Names Three New Rep Groups
Garmont North America has changed out rep agencies in three North American territories to enhance distribution of its Garmont high-performance ski boots and technical outdoor footwear, Bridgedale socks and Life-Link backcountry accessories…
Dick’s SG To Hold Grand Opening Celebration in Mt. Pleasant, MI
Dick's Sporting Goods is holding a three-day grand opening weekend for its new stores in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The store will open its doors on Wednesday, May 16 and begin the celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 18 at 8:00 a.m…
Bikes Belong Hires Senior Manager of Marketing
Bikes Belong, the primary lobbying group of the U.S. bicycle industry, named Tim Bock as its new senior marketing manager…
Li-Ning to Sponsor Red Bull King of the Rock Basketball Championship
Li-Ning has signed on as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the one-on-one Red Bull King of the Rock basketball championship.The final game will take place on San Francisco's famed Alcatraz…
Sebago to Sponsor Newport Boat Show
Sebago has signed on as a sponsor of the 42nd Annual Newport International Boat Show to be held Sept. 13-16 in downtown Newport, R.I…
Citi Group to Spend $41MM Sponsoring NYC Bike Share Program
Citi Group will shell out $41 million to sponsor New York City’s new bike share program for five years. The agreement will allow the nation’s largest public bike share system to be provided at a low cost to users and at no cost to taxpayers an
Lenzing’s Q1 Sales and Profits Slip on Lower Prices
Lenzing Group said sales and profits declined in the first quarter as higher unit sales failed to fully offset lower average prices for its fibers. The Austrian company said that while it still won't match last year's record results, it expects
Golf Town to Acquire Golfsmith
Golf Town, based in Toronto, reached an agreement to acquire Golfsmith International Holdings Inc. for about $96.5 million. Upon the closing of the transaction, Martin Hanaka will assume the role of CEO of the combined company. The transaction will result
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