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Stride Rite Launches Shoe Donation Campaign
Stride Rite, working in concert with The Little Gym, is anticipating a donation of tens of thousands of shoes to benefit Soles4Souls, the international charity that collects shoes and distributes them to people in need around the globe…
ASA VP Inducted into AFS Hall of Excellence
Gordon Robertson, vice president of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), has been inducted into the American Fisheries Society’s (AFS) Fisheries Management Hall of Excellence…
BRG Sports Sells Easton Hockey to Chartwell Investments
BRG Sports, Inc., formerly Easton-Bell Sports, announced that Chartwell Investments, a New York-based private investment firm, has partnered with senior hockey management to acquire its Easton Hockey business. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Hurricane Marie Prompts Closing of Two Terminals at Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach reported that two cargo terminals were suspending vessel operations for the day because 10-to-15-foot high wave surges powered by Pacific Hurricane Marie endangered longshore workers…
RECALL: 3,300 NRS Chaos Side Cut Helmets
NRS Inc. of Moscow, ID is recalling about 3,300 of its Chaos Side Cut whitewater paddling helmets because the rivets holding the chin strap to the helmet can fail and cause the helmet to fall off during an incident and pose a risk of…
Reebok Launches Human Dispatch Service in New York City
On Aug. 28, Reebok is launching its Human Dispatch Service (HDS), offering New Yorkers a chance to win Reebok ZJet shoes through a social media contest…
German Apparel Company Willy Bogner GmbH Hires Goldman Sachs to Scout Buyers
Willy Bogner GmbH, a family owned fashion and sports apparel company based in Munich, Germany, has hired Goldman Sachs to seek a buyer, according to Reuters…
Foot Locker’s Q2 Rides B-Ball’s Comeback
With a big assist from the sizzling basketball footwear category, Foot Locker Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that handily exceeded Wall Street estimates, helping push the company’s shares past an all-time high. Besides benefiting from its pos
The Buckle’s Q2 Profits Dip
The Buckle, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 2.3 percent to $24.5 million, or 51 cents a share, missing Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 53 cents a share…
Bain Capital Acquires 50 Percent of Toms
Toms announced the signing of a definitive agreement to partner with Bain Capital, one of the world’s largest private investment firms, to accelerate the growth of the company and its giving programs around the world. Toms Founder and Chief Shoe Giv
Fanatics Appoints Chief Technology and Product Officer
Fanatics, Inc., the world’s leading online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, announced Matt Madrigal has joined the company as chief technology and product officer. Based in San Francisco and reporting to Fanatics CEO Doug Mack, M
Kate Upton Returns as Face of Sam Edelman
Kate Upton returns for a third season as the face of Sam Edelman’s fall advertising campaign…
Shock Doctor Acquires XO Athletic
Shock Doctor has acquired XO Athletic, based in Union, NJ. The strategic acquisition provides access to patented technologies owned by XO along with retail distribution efficiencies that will benefit both brands. Shock Doctor intends to maintain the XO At
Respect You Universe Names Lululemon Vet to COO Post
Respect Your Universe Inc. named former Lululemon Athletica Inc. executives Manfred Vollmer as its chief operating officer. Manfred has 30+ years of international experience in retail, real estate, operations and strategic planning and marks the latest se
Advent International Acquires 15 Pecent Stake in Lululemon
Advent International has completed its purchase of 20.1 million shares in Lululemon Athletica Inc., giving it a 14.87 percent stake in the performance apparel company, according to a filing with the Securites & Exchange Commission…
