Brooks Sports, Inc. announced Coach Amy Pitzel as winner of its 2011 Inspiring Coaches program. The head cross country coach and assistant track coach at Katy Taylor High School in Katy, Texas, Coach Pitzel is one of 10 finalists selected from a nationwid
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Nike Inc. Beats the Street with Strong Q4 Results
Powered by strength in North America, China and Emerging Markets, Nike Inc.'s fiscal fourth quarter revenues jumped 13.6 percent to $5.8 billion and would have been up 11 percent excluding currency changes…
Columbia Gets Conviction of Counterfeiters in China
After years of working with Chinese authorities to enforce its intellectual property rights, Columbia Sportswear reached a milestone last week by not only securing its first conviction of counterfeiters in China, but securing jail terms for them…
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Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. signed a letter of intent to acquire Global Sports Technologies Corporation and its patented sports technologies, including the Trilage hockey stick, for $8.9 million. The transaction will be completed through issuing nearly 8.1
The Finish Line Capitalizes on Running Strength to Post Strong Fiscal Q1 Results
The Finish Line, Inc.'s sales increased 6.0 percent to $299.5 million in its fiscal first quarter ended May 28, while earnings from continuing operations climbed 19.7 percent to $16.4 million, or 30 cents per share…
Dahlgren Hires Deckers to Rep in Rocky Mountains
Dahlgren Footwear has hired Denver, CO-based sales veteran Joe Decker and his daughter Katie Decker to represent the brand in the Rocky Mountain territory…
South Africa’s Holdsport Going Public
South African sporting goods retailer Holdsport said it could raise up to $170 million in an initial public offering (IPO) next month. Holdsport, which runs 32 Sportsmans Warehouse stores in South Africa…
Packers’ Hawk Inks Deal with Clinch Gear
Clinch Gear, a performance training apparel brand, has announced a multi-year endorsement agreement with linebacker A.J. Hawk of the Green Bay Packers…
Signature Eyewear Nets Profit in Second Quarter
Signature Eyewear, Inc. reported net income of $9,000 on net sales of $4.5 million for the quarter ended April 30…
Roller Skating Industry Launches National Campaign
The roller skating industry has started a national marketing effort – Make a Skatement – that industry leaders hope will increase skate sales and the number of young people participating throughout the country. Ron Creten, an industry veteran of 35 years.
Gildan To Co-Sponsor Football Bowl
Gildan and ESPN announced a multi-year title sponsorship that will begin with the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl…
TYR Signs European Champion Camille Lacourt
TYR Sport Inc. announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with Camille Lacourt, reigning European Swimmer of the Year…
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Right-to-Carry Legislation
Both chambers of the Wisconsin state legislature have voted to approve one of the nation's strongest Right-to-Carry license bills, by solid bipartisan margins, according to a release by the NRA…
Crocs CEO Wins Turnaround Award
Crocs, Inc. announced that John McCarvel, the company's chief executive officer and president, was awarded the Stevie Award for turnaround executive of the year at the 2011 American Business Awards…
Above the Rim Signs Street Baller Corey Williams
Above the Rim (ATR), the basketball brand owned by Collective Brands, announced its endorsement deal with streetball legend Corey “Homicide” Williams. Under the terms of the deal, Williams will endorse ATR footwear and apparel and serve as an active brand
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