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Decathlon France’s New CEO Starts March 1

Decathlon France, which generated about $4.5 billion in sales in 2013, has announced that Nicolas Pelletier will replace departing CEO Stéphane Saigre March 1, when he rejoins the sporting goods retailer's Starboard brand…

Off-course Golf Retailing Consolidating Fast

The off-course golf retailing business consolidated significantly in 2014 following the acquisition of Edwin Watts and a slow down in golf participation and sales that has rocked Adidas, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major players, according to a b

Under Armour Partners with Muhammad Ali

Under Armour and Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) announced a multi-year Muhammad Ali brand partnership. Under Armour will utilize the iconic imagery, video, and quotes from the Muhammad Ali archive to form the basis of a comprehensive, global brand inte

NRF Sees 4.1 Percent Retail Sales Gain in 2015

The National Retail Federation said it expects retail industry sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, to grow approximately 4.1 percent in 2015, with online and other non-store sales expected to…

Kwik Tek Sues to Protect Patents

Kwik Tek Inc. is suing Nash Manufacturing Inc. and Wow Watersports LLC, alleging the companies infringed on Kwik Tek’s patent for Sportstuff Booster Ball and Airhead Bob products…