Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), a division of Collective Brands, Inc., has opened a new combined European Headquarters and Distribution Center facility in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands (near Amsterdam), as well as a new London-base
Category: Sports/Fitness
NRA Lauds “Landmark” 2nd Amendment Ruling by High Court
The National Rifle Association of America praised the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision in another landmark Second Amendment case. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that the Second Amendment applies not just to Washington, D.C. and other federa
Britney Spears Offers Designs First Candie’s Collection
Britney Spears has designed her first ever limited edition collection of apparel and accessories for junior lifestyle brand, Candie's available only at Kohl's…
Kelty Donates Bags to Al Roker’s Lend a Hand Project
Kelty is supporting the Eagle Mount Therapeutic Recreation charitable organization with a donation of 60 Mistral sleeping bags through “Today’s” Al Roker and his “Lend a Hand” project…
Somnio Running Switches to Inside Rep Force
Somnio has moved from using independent sales reps in different parts of the country to hiring its own dedicated sales reps that will focus on both the specialty running and comfort shoe markets in all regions across the country…
Ribzwear Expands Distribution of Front Pack
RIBZ USA, a San Diego-based developer of outdoor and active lifestyle accessories, will launch distribution of its patented RIBZ front pack to include a broad range of retailers, including mainstream and specialty sporting goods retailers, beginning July
National Park Service Distributed More than $28 Million in Community Grants in 2009
More than $28 million was granted to states, territories, and the District of Columbia from the Land & Water Conservation Fund in 2009 to create 17 new parks and acquire 13,313 acres of land and water…
POMA Headed Back to Southeast in 2011
The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) announced its headed to the Southeast for its 2012 Annual Business Conference…
DU to Receive $2.5 Million Grant for Gulf Coast Habitat Work
Ducks Unlimited was notified that it will receive a $2.5 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to provide additional habitat for waterfowl and other birds that will migrate to the Gulf Coast later this year…
Crimson Trace Adds Regional Sales Managers
Crimson Trace has hired three new Regional Sales Managers to add to its commercial sales team. Now covering the Great Lakes region is Jeff Otteson, the East Central region is the responsibility of Justin Porlier and the Southeast Central territory will be
Zoot’s President Resigns
Brian Enge, president and former CEO of Zoot Sports, has resigned from the company, according to a report on the triathlon website, xtri.com…
G.I. Joe’s Managers End Plan to Revive Chain
Four former executives of G.I. Joe's have been thwarted in their attempt to bring back the Pacific Northwest chain. Ron Menconi, Joe's former vice president of marketing and merchandise who had served as the new company's president, told Th
Gramicci Boosts Sales Force
Gramicci has added new sales staff to cover four regions: the Southeast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Rocky Mountains and the West Coast…
Family Footwear Retailers Bullish on Back Half, but Have Real Estate Concerns
Toning was again the hot topic at the latest round of investor conferences last week. At the Jefferies & Co. Consumer Conference, Mark Lemond, Shoe Carnival's president and CEO, was particularly excited that Nike Free product will be reaching the mid
Fleet Feet Holds Annual Conference
Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference here June 20-24, 2010…
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