Blacks Leisure Expects to Announce Buyers Soon
Blacks Leisure expects to announce a sale of substantially all of its stores, assets and brands within the next few days. The UK company confirmed that some of the investors bidding on its assets have offered to acquire substantially all its assets, which
New Balance to Open Experience Store in Boston
New Balance is planning to open its second Experience location in the U.S. in Boston. The first opened in New York City in August 2011…
Sherbrook SBK Signs License Agreement with Tecnum
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. announced the signing of an exclusive sales license agreement for a duration of ten (10) years with the firm Tecnum International Inc…
Everlast Unveils 2012 Global Marketing Campaign
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has unveiled their 2012 global marketing campaign which takes aim at introducing and educating a new group of target users on the fitness benefits of fight sports training…
JetBoil Retains Denny, ink to Handle Public Relations
Jetboil, the leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor cooking systems has retained Jackson Hole public relations agency Denny, ink. to manage its public relations…
DC Shoes Launches New Campaign
DC Shoes released its new campaign, REDISCOVER DC, which features the newest additions to the skate team – Nyjah Huston and Mike Mo Capaldi. For its Rediscover DC campaign. DC created a video presenting the skate team, and for the first time in nearly a d
RECALL: O-Grill Portable Gas Grills
About 5, 000 O-Grill Portable Gas Grills are being recalled because the regulator on the grill can leak gas which can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Uni-O has received 10 reports of grills catching fire. No injuries or property damage
Lids Sports Partners with Super Baskets of Hope
Riley Children’s Foundation, Basket of Hope and former Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy have kicked off the first-ever Super Bowl host city service project that reaches across the nation. The Super Baskets of Hope project is made possible thanks
Kohl’s Cuts Guidance After Tough December Sales Results
Kohl's Corporation reported that for the five-week month ended Dec. 31 total sales increased 1.7 percent and comparable store sales decreased 0.1 percent. Year to date, total sales increased 2.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 0.5 perce
Riddell Unveils New External Helmet Dating System
Riddell announced that it will be the first manufacturer to provide users with an easy-to-read, initial season of use/maximum life label. The label will be affixed to the exterior of its helmets in order to provide athletes with the highest level of prote
JC Penney Ekes Out 0.3 Comp Increase for December
JC Penney Company, Inc. said comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Dec. 31, 2011 , increased 0.3 percent. This compares to a 3.7 percent increase in the same period last year. Total company sales in December decreased 2.3 percent…
Mizuno Hires VP of Latin America
Mizuno USA has hired Hartmut Junghahn as vice president of Latin America. Scheduled to assume responsibilities in January 2012, Junghahn brings more than 27 years of consumer products expertise, with experience as a general manager, including sales, mark
Bidding War Erupts for Blacks Leisure
At least four groups have submitted final bids for either all or parts of Blacks Leisure, the largest operator of outdoor sporting goods stores in the United Kingdom. British press reports that the two known bidders are JD Sports and Sports Direct. A thi
Nominations for Avalaunch Winter Market Awards Due Jan. 6
Avalaunch and Outdoor Retailer will stop taking nominations for the inaugural Avalaunch Winter Market Awards at end of day Friday, Jan. 6. The awards will honor those who have broken new ground in the snow sports industry and be made for five categories:
Nordstrom December Same-Store Sales Jump 8.7 Percent
Nordstrom, Inc. reported an 8.7 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Dec. 31, 2011. Total sales of $1.57 billion increased 12.7 percent from sales of $1.39 billion for the same period in fiscal 2010…
