Adidas America Inc. appears to be making moves to decentralize some sales operations while moving customer service and credit functions from its Portland, OR headquarters to its expanded facilities in Spartanburg, SC over the next six months…
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Patagonia Opens New Boulder Store
Patagonia will hold a grand opening for its new Boulder store on the Pearl Street Mall on April 5. The 2,961-square-foot store, located in a historic building at 1212 Pearl Street that dates back to 1875, is Patagonia's 24th retail store…
Wilson Renews Beach Volleyball Sponsorship
AVP, Inc., a lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on professional beach volleyball, announced a five-year contract extension with Wilson as the “official game ball” of the AVP. The long-term deal extends through the 2012 season of the AVP Crocs
The Sports Authority to Carry Tasers
The Sports Authority plans to carry the Taser C2 Personal Protector devices at 138 of the 433 stores this month. According to a statement by Taser International, The Sports Authority will become Taser's largest consumer retailer to date…
Cabela’s Increases Revolving Credit Facility
Cabela's Incorporated announced that pursuant to its existing credit agreement it has increased its revolving credit facility to $430 million from $325 million. The five-year credit facility, which expires June 30, 2012, is supported by a consortium
G-III Apparel Increases Revolving Credit Line
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. announced it has increased its secured revolving credit line to a maximum borrowing level of $250 million compared to a maximum of $195 million under the prior loan agreement. Amounts available under the credit line are subject t
TNF Athlete to Attempt 5 Desert Crossings
The North Face announced The North Face Desert Grand Slam, in which The North Face Endurance athlete Dean Karnazes will attempt to complete the world’s five major desert foot races in a single calendar year. Three competitors will be attempting to be the
West Marine Faces NASDAQ Delisting for Delayed Annual Report
West Marine, Inc. has received a staff determination notice from The NASDAQ Global Market, stating that its common stock is subject to delisting. The notice was issued in accordance with standard NASDAQ procedures as a result of the delayed filing of the
Sports Science Hires Web Guru
Sports Science, a Virginia-based maker of base layers, has named one of its online retailers as its new director of Web marketing. Brandi Fitzgerald is the president and founding partner of Trax Athletic, Sport Science’s partner for product fulfillment se
Confluence Vendor of the Year at MC Sports
MC Sports has named Confluence Watersports as its 2008 Vendor of the Year. The Midwest retailer said Confluence's ability to segment the market with unique product and deliver boats with very little lead time was the driving force behind its record p
Planet Dog Names New e-Commerce Manager
Planet Dog named Kurt Feeley as its new e-commerce manager and hired Jessica-Star Benedict as its new customer service rep…
Sole Technology to Sell Directly in Spain
Sole Technology, the maker of etnies, éS, Emerica, ThirtyTwo and Altamont, announced their plans for direct distribution in the Spanish market. This announcement follows last year’s move to distribute direct in the United Kingdom. Calling Spain “a Europea
AthleticBaby Adds New VP of Sales
AthleticBaby, makers of health-and-fitness products for babies and toddlers, announced the addition of Steve Mann to its executive team. Mann joins the organization as the new VP of Sales. Mann has more than 15 years experience in the consumer products in
Chinese Economy Forecast to Grow 10% in 2008
China's economy is expected to grow by a solid 10% in 2008, but is also experiencing its highest inflation in 11 years and that inflation is a threat to other countries, like Viet Nam, the Asian Development Bank said. ADB forecasts developing Asian e
Broder Bros. Posts Loss
Broder Bros., Co. reported net sales in the fourth quarter slipped to $232.7 million compared to $240.9 million a year ago. Including a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $87.3 million, the fourth quarter 2007 loss from operations was $85.9 million c
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