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Nebraska Book Co. Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Nebraska Book Co., one of the largest college bookstore operators, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware to restructure its debt. The Lincoln, NE-based company operates about 280 bookstores on or near college campuses and is a large wholesaler o

Collective Brands Sheds Light on Payless Struggles

In its first investor conference since its CEO Michael Rubel abruptly resigned on June 15, Collective Brands Inc.'s officials spent considerable time exploring the ongoing challenges turning around its albatross: the Payless domestic business…

Zoot Sports Partners with TriStar on Running Events

Zoot Sports has partnered with TriStar and is now the exclusive apparel and shoe partner for five major events: TriStar Mallorca, TriStar Worms-Germany, TriStar Lyon, TriStar Estonia and TriStar Monaco…

Brand Athletics Renamed Lids Team Sports

Brand Athletics of Tigard, OR, and a division of full service team uniform, apparel and sporting goods dealer LIDS Team Sports, has announced it will operate solely under the LIDS Team Sports name…

Hansen Surfboards Named Small Business of the Year

Assemblyman Martin Garrick of the 74th District in California declared family-owned Hansen Surfboards the “Small Business of the Year.” Each year the leadership of the California State Assembly recognizes the contributions that small businesses make to Ca

Bill to Fully Fund LWCF Reintroduced in Senate

Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) reintroduced legislation last week to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), according to Outdoor Industry Association…

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

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

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…

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…

Rocky Brands Licenses Name for Belts and Accessories

Rocky Brands has signed a multi-year licensing agreement to allow 3D Belt Company to design, manufacture and sell belts, wallets and cell phone cases under the Rocky and Georgia Boot brands…