Nike is putting its 100% ownership stake in the United Soccer Leagues up for sale, according to various media reports. U.S.L is a conglomeration of six leagues (with teams in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico), was founded in 1986 and was owned b
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Under Armour and Patterson Dental Partner Around Mouthwear Line
Patterson Dental, based in St. Paul, Minn., announced that it has become the exclusive distributor of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear. The mouthwear was developed by Bite Tech Inc. and promises to not only protect the jaw from hits but to reduce stress
Aldila to Close Tijuana Plant
Aldila, Inc. announced plans to close its Tijuana, Mexico facility. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, the action was announced to the company’s Tijuana employees on August 20, 2009, after a decision on August 19, 2009
Head NV Narrows Q2 Loss on Stronger Racquet Sports Business
Head N.V. second quarter revenues increased 1.9% to €57.3 million ($78 mm) with strong sales of racquets offsetting declines in its winter segments. On a constant currency basis, net revenues decreased by 1.8% for the quarter. Management said that all seg
Neftali Feliz Signs with 3N2
The Texas Rangers’ Neftali Feliz signed a multi-year endorsement contract with 3N2, a Florida-based designer and developer of high performance baseball and softball footwear. Feliz will compete in customized 3N2 baseball cleats and performance appar
Head N.V. Shrinks Q2 Loss on 1.9% Revenue Gain
Head N.V. reported revenues increased 1.9% to €57.3 million ($82.1 mm) in the second quarter ended June 40 as strong sales of racquets offset declines in its winter and division segments. On a constant currency basis, net revenues decreased by 1.8%.
OBIT: Brett Allsop, Co-Founder of Fogdog
Brett Allsop, a co-founder of Fogdog, died in a car accident in Bellingham, WA, according to Bellingham Herald. Allsop, 38, was most recently chairman and co-founder of Seattle-based Yapta, an online travel site that tracks airfares and hotel prices…
Riddell Extends NFL Helmet Agreement
Riddell Sports has signed a multi-year extension to its existing licensing agreement with the National Football League through 2014…
The Buckle’s Earnings Climb 12.1% in Second Quarter
The Buckle, Inc. reported earnings rose 12.1% for the second quarter to $25.0 million, or 55 cents a share, from $22.3 million, or 49 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 13.6% to $192.9 million from $169.8 million with comps ahead 8.6%.Online sales in the
Secretary Salazar Announces Approval of Wetlands Mapping Standard
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has announced the adoption of a Wetlands Mapping Standard that provides minimum requirements and guidelines for wetlands mapping efforts, according to a release by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service…
Foot Locker Posts Break-Even Q2, Comps Erode 12.1%
Foot Locker, Inc. reported break-even earnings for the second quarter ended August 1 compared with net income of $18 million, or 11 cents a share, in the same period a year ago. Sales decreased 15.6%, to $1.1 billion from $1.3 billion. Excluding the effec
New Sub-Licensee for Columbia Sportswear Eyewear
Through a sub-license agreement, Stylemark Inc. will become the exclusive producer and distributor within specialists in the sport and department store channels for Columbia Sportswear Sunglasses. L’Amy America holds the worldwide eyewear license fo
Timberland Introduces ’09 Earthkeeper Heroes
The Timberland Co. introduced its 2009 Earthkeeper Heroes recipients, heralding those committed to driving environmental movements around the world. The winners this year included an eco-photographer, green “trendspotter” and freestyle swimmer…
Retailers Mull Sales of Michael Vick Eagles Jersey
Dick's Sporting Goods has decided not to sell Michael Vick's No. 7 Philadelphia Eagles jersey at least until it gauges the public's reaction to his return to football. But sales of Vick's new jersey are available at Modell's and N
Perry Ellis Slightly Shrinks Q2 Loss
Perry Ellis International's loss slightly narrowed to $5.3 million in the second quarter from $5.4 million a year ago. The loss per share was 42 cents versus 36 cents due to fewer shares in the most recent period although the company noted that Thoms
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