C4 Waterman and Boardworks Part Ways
C4 Waterman, Inc. and Boardworks Surf announce that they have agreed to terminate their licensing and distribution agreement effective Sept. 1, 2011. Previously, the Honolulu, Hawaii-based water and paddle sports company licensed its standup paddle (SUP)
Spyder Launches New Website
Spyder launches a new website that brings product and athletes to the forefront to highlight how the personality and style of each team member reflects the collection they represent and guides consumers to the right product for themselves…
Woolrich Sponsors Penn State Football Fan Festival
Woolrich, located less than forty miles from Beaver Stadium, home of the Penn State Nittany Lions, announced its title sponsorship of the Fan Festival at all Penn State home football games…
Sports Direct Expects to Meet FY Forecast
Sports Direct International, the UK's largest sports retailer, said its first quarter gross profit declined slightly due to tough comparisons against the FIFA World Cup a year ago. It reiterated that it expected to meet its earnings forecasts for the
UGG Australia Launches Campaign Targeting Men
Ugg Australia, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, unveiled its first broadcast commercial, part of an integrated multi-media marketing campaign to support its men's collection. Featuring quarterback Tom Brady and music by Mos Def, the “Steps”
Masato Mizuno Appointed CEO Of Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee
Former Mizuno Corporation Chairman of the Board and Representative Director, Masato Mizuno, has been appointed to the position of CEO of the Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) Executive Board. As a result, Mr. Mizuno resigne
PacSun Announces Launch of New Music Website
PacSun has built a hub for its growing music program (music.pacsun.com), featuring daily blog updates, exclusive performances, live-streamed interviews, embeddable playlists, curated show listings…
Amer Sports CEO to Ring The NASDAQ Opening Bell
Amer Sports will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square to ring the opening bell on Sept. 8…
Stride Rite Launches Sesame Street Collection
Stride Rite Children's Group has introduced the Sesame Street by Stride Rite collection. Inspired by Elmo, Oscar, Abby Cadabby and their friends, the collection features tactile hair, arms that hug the foot…
Black Diamond to Host Fundraiser for Utah Avalanche Center
Black Diamond Equipment is hosting a fundraiser next week to raise money for the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC). Co-sponsored by Uinta Brewing Company and the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, the annual pre-season fundraiser bash will include food from
Brown Shoe Completes Exchange Offer for Senior Notes
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced the completion of its offer to exchange up to $200 million of its 7â…› percent Senior Notes due 2019 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 in exchange for $200 million of its outstanding 7â…› percen
Golf Rounds Dip in July
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the US were down 1.7 percent during July compared to July 2010. Public access play was down 1.6 percent for the month and private course activity was down 2.0 percent…
Ruff Wear Names Montbell as Distributor in Japan
Ruff Wear has appointed MontBell, Japan’s leading outdoor retailer and manufacturer, as the exclusive distributor of Ruff Wear products in Japan…
Deckers Outdoor Enters New Credit Agreement
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said that on Aug. 30 it entered into a new $200 million secured revolving credit facility which contains a $50 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $5 million sublimit for swingline loans…
Gatorz Sales Slip in Second Quarter as It Adds Italian Sunglass Line
Gatorz Inc. said it sales took a hit as it introduced a new line of Italian made sunglasses in a bid to provide dealers better margins at a lower price point. The Canadian company said second quarter sales slipped by $42,957 to $526,117 from the same quar
