Collective Brands to Close 475 Stores
Collective Brands, Inc. said that as part of its efforts to optimize the performance of its Payless and Stride Rite store fleet, it would close approximately 475 under-performing and low-volume, non-strategic stores in the next three years with more than
Rock/Creek Plans to Open Expanded Paddle Shop Oct. 1
Rock/Creek said it expects to open a new, improved retail paddling store, outlet and distribution center in Chattanooga, TN Oct. 1 just in time for the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k and Chattanooga RiverRocks festival. The expanded location will make Rock/Cre
Shoe-Powered Battery May Charge Mobile Phones
Tom Krupenkin and Ashley Taylor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison's mechanical engineering program have invented a shoe insert that generates electrical energy from people's footsteps. According to the journal Nature Communications, the
The Trailhead Shops Get New General Manager
Cat Gruener-Goss has joined The Trailhead and Trailhead Cycle & Ski as General Manager effective immediately…
Sports Authority to Bring S.A. Elite to Chicago
Sports Authority will open three S. A. Elite stores in the Chicago area, representing its first location for the concept outside of Colorado and California. The stores will open this fall at Water Tower Place in the city along with two other locations at
Sports Authority Supports Skin Cancer Awareness
During 'Skin Cancer Awareness Month' in May 2011, Sports Authority partnered with the Melanoma Research Alliance to collect donations at all check-out locations to raise $189,000.
Golf Datatech: Golf Apparel Sees Broad Growth in 6M
Golf Datatech, LLC reported that retail golf apparel sales for the first six months of 2011 are up in every category and in every channel over the same period of 2010…
Sports Authority’s CEO David Campisi Resigns
David Campisi, the chief executive officer and president of The Sports Authority, Inc. has resigned. The company said Darrell Webb has been named the interim chief executive officer of the company. Webb is the chairman and chief executive officer of Jo-An
K2 Sports Names New CEO, Marcovitch Gets Top Spot At Coleman
Jarden Corp., promoted Anthony De Rocco to replace Robert Marcovitch as president and CEO at K2 Sports effective Sept. 1. De Rocco is currently executive vice president of global brand and product development at K2. Marcovitch, meanwhile, has been appoint
Russell Athletic Launches ‘Together We R’ Ad Campaign
This fall, Russell Athletic will make its mark on the college football scene by introducing a multifaceted advertising campaign designed to demonstrate the power of 'team.' Making its debut on Sept. 3, 2011, the campaign, called 'Together W
Moving Comfort Apppoints Technical Bra Design Manager
Moving Comfort announced the addition of Laura Savery as technical bra design manager…
Nike Pledges to Eliminate Hazardous Chemicals by 2020
Nike Inc. has responded to a Greenpeace corporate sustainability campaign centered on water and chemicals usage by pledging to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020…
Lenzing Posts Record 1H on Booming Demand for Cellulose Fiber
Lenzing Group reported its best first half ever as rising cotton prices and demand for sustainable fibers allowed it to pass through price increases for its wood-based fibers to customers, including yarns makers serving the outdoor, activewear and sportwe
Globe International Fiscal 2011 Sales Slip 3.1 Percent on Strong Aussie Dollar
Globe International Limited reported that its net sales in North America and Europe grew 6 and 12 percent respectively in local currencies in the fiscal year ended June 30. After translating results back into its native Australian dollar, however, the mak
Alleson Athletic Appoints Director of National Sales
Alleson Athletic, a supplier of stock and custom uniforms, announced the appointment of Mark Watts as the new director of national sales. Watts most recently oversaw domestic and international sales, including big box retail accounts, for Schutt Sports as