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
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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…
Nordsrom Secures Credit Line
Nordstrom, Inc. has completed a new five-year $600 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The new facility replaces a $650 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature in August 2012…
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
Recreation on Federal Lands Supports 388,000 Jobs
The 437 million recreational visits to lands managed by the U.S. Department of Interior in 2010 supported more than 388,000 jobs nationwide and contributed over $44 billion in economic activity, according to an annual report released this week by the depa
Outdoor Nation National Congress Convenes Today
Outdoor Nation's 2011 summit series kicked off Thursday in New York City with a National Congress representing all 50 States, followed by three-day regional Youth Summits in New York City, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco from June 24
Genesco Acquires UK Retailer; Journeys Q2 Comps Up 15 Percent
Genesco Inc. has acquired Schuh Group Ltd., a specialty retailer of casual and athletic footwear based in the United Kingdom for roughly $113 million plus earn out payments. Genesco also disclosed same-store sales increased 14% in the second quarter to da
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