Steve Madden Extends Stock Buyback Plan
Steve Madden Ltd. plans to buy back an additional $50 million of stock, using cash on hand…
Puma Commits to Sustainability Reporting
Puma expanded its project in cooperation with The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) in GRI's GANTSCh program which supports supplier factories to report on their social and environmental initi
DSW’s First-Quarter Earnings Soar
DSW Inc. reported first-quarter earnings increased four-fold to $30.2 million, or 67 cents a share, from 16 cents, a year ago. Sales grew to $449.5 million from $385.8 million. Same store sales increased 16.2% versus a decrease of 4.7% last year…
DealerCamp to Provide Mid-Summer Venue for New Bike Products
Lifeboat Events will host a new event called DealerCamp on July 29-31 at Deer Valley Resort in Utah to provide bike vendors a mid-summer venue to launch new products. The company will provide subsidies for select dealers attending the event, which targets
House Bill Enhances Custom’s Power to Police Apparel Imports
Nearly two dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill Tuesday to give the federal government the resources, authority, and direction to better enforce textile and apparel trade obligations. The bill calls for a rewards
Sports Authority Launches Advertising Agency Search
The Sports Authority has launched a review of its $35 million to $40 million creative and media account, according to Advertising Age…
SportsOneSource Honors SGB 40 Under 40 Award Recipients in South Beach
The weekend in South Beach Miami to honor this year's SGB 40 Under 40 recipients had the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm one would expect when pulling this many high achievers together in one place at the same time, but the weekend also offered so
Supreme Court Rules Against NFL in American Needle Case
In a significant reversal of a previous lower-ruling, the Supreme Court has issued a unanimous ruling in favor of American Needle Inc. in the case of American Needle Inc. v. National Football League. The Supreme Court said on Monday that for the purposes
Outdoor Foundation 2010 Topline Report Shows Encouraging Growth in Core Activities
In 2009, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities, according to the Outdoor Recreation Participation Top Line Report for 2010, released by Outdoor Foundation…
Golfsmith Unveils New Golf Superstore in Milwaukee
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. is unveiling its new 25,000-square foot playground for golf enthusiasts in Milwaukee…
O’Neill Girls Hires Directors to Lead Marketing and Design
O'Neill hired Cedar Carter to lead marketing efforts for the O'Neill Girls brand. In her new role, Carter will oversee O'Neill Girls advertising campaigns, promotions and in-store retail activity, and assist in managing public relations ef
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer Partners with Verde PR
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc., the maker of accessories for women, hired Verde PR & Consulting…
Golfsmith Opens First Location in Wisconsin
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. unveiled its new 25,000-square foot store in Milwaukee, WI, its first in the state…
New Balance Signs Red Sox Pitcher to Endorsement Deal
New Balance announced today the signing of Hyde Park native and Red Sox pitcher Manny Delcarmen, to a multi-year endorsement contract. New Balance will be Delcarmen's official footwear and off-field apparel provider and will partner with him as prese
Petzl America Names Headlamp Division Manager
Petzl hired Jesse Edmundson as headlamp division manager. Edmundson, known through the industry as “Sus”, has moved to the SLC area from Boise, Idaho, where he helped launch and served as General Manager of the Front Boise Climbing Club…
