Patagonia opened the doors on its second Chicago retail store at 48 East Walton Street in the heart of the city's Magnificent Mile/Gold Coast area…
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McCluskey to Replace Gromek as Warnaco’s CEO
The Warnaco Group, Inc., the parent of Speedo, announced that its board of directors has elected Helen McCluskey as president, chief executive officer, and a member of its board, effective February 1, 2012. McCluskey will succeed Joe Gromek, age 65, Warna
REI to Open First Store in Ohio
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) said it will open its first store in Ohio, a new store in Medford, Ore., and relocate its current location in Cary, N.C…
Boot Barn Acquired by Freeman Spogli
Boot Barn, Inc., the nation's largest western and work wear specialty retailer, has been acquired by affiliates of Freeman Spogli & Co. and management. Boot Barn was previously a portfolio company of investment firm Marwit Capital…
Cutter and Buck to Sponsor PGA Magazine Conference
Cutter & Buck has been named the exclusive apparel sponsor of PGA Magazine's “Merchandisers of the Year Conference.” This gathering of PGA professionals will take place in Orlando, Fla., prior to January’s PGA Merchandise Show…
Hibbett Makes Big Donation to Smithville, MS School
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc., along with several vendors, recently presented more than $100,000 worth of donations to Smithville Schools in Smithville, MS as part of its Hibbett Sports Operations Sports Renovation program…
Accell Group Agrees to Acquire Titanium Bike Maker
Accell Group N.V. has agreed to acquire of all shares in Van Nicholas, a high-end niche player in titanium bicycles and frames…
ComScore: Online Holiday Sales Up 15 Percent So Far
U.S. spending online for the holiday season has climbed 15 percent to $24.6 billion from the year-earlier period, ComScore Inc. said. The data measured the 39-day period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 9. The gains were helped by a 22 percent gain on Cyber Monday and
Wilson Partners with Chicago Bulls Center on New Basketball Line
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. recently announced a new partnership with Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah to provide a new basketball line. The innovative line will be sold globally with its attention focused in France, where Noah will do a number of appearanc
180s Adds Sales and Marketing Talent to Become Four-Season Brand
180s said it added three sales and marketing hires who will play a key role in turning the company, now best known as a provider of ear warmers, iPhone compatible gloves and other winter accessories, into a four-season brand…
New Balance to Sponsor ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam
New Balance announced the signing of an official multi-year sponsorship deal with the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam. The company will serve as the official footwear and apparel sponsor starting…
MLB Becomes First Major Professional Sports League to Implement Media Dress Code
Major League Baseball (MLB) created and passed a dress code for members of the media on Tuesday, putting the guidelines in writing on Dec. 6, the second day of the Winter Meetings in Dallas. The guidelines are the first of its kind among the four major N
DirecSource Expands 3PL and Fulfillment Services
DirecSource, a leading supplier of sourcing and manufacturing services geared towards the outdoor industry, is increasing its 3PL and EDI Fulfillment Services with an eye toward changes in the outdoor industry, including consolidation…
Saucony Appoints New York Giants Linebacker As Ambassador
Saucony, Inc. announced that New York Giants linebacker and recently signed Saucony athlete Mark Herzlich will act as a spokesperson for the brand. Herzlich, 24, will support the brand’s Find Your Strong marketing campaign, which inspires…
DC to Sponsor Mammoth Mountain’s UNBOUND Terrain Parks
DC has signed on to become the official footwear sponsor for Mammoth Mountain's UNBOUND Terrain Parks. In addition to supporting the park staff with DC shoes and snowboard boots, DC will also be represented with custom signage and unique DC branded f
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