Samsung and EOC launch Youth Anti-Obesity Program in Europe
Samsung Electronics Europe announced their collaboration with the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in launching the Youth Anti-Obesity program. This prestigious partnership will see Samsung and the EOC (the representative organisation for the 49 European
SnowSports Industries America Names Chairman
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced the appointment of Mike Carey to its Chairman of the Board position. Additionally the association named two seasoned veterans from the snow sports industry to director positions to fill vacancies until the nex
Signature Eyewear Inks New Credit Line
Signature Eyewear, Inc. announced that it has entered into a 30-month $4.8 million revolving line of credit with Comerica Bank. The facility replaces the company's term loans with Home Loan Investment Corporation…
PGA Fall Expo Hosts Divergent Trends; Though The Market Continues to Reflect Game’s Past…
In Las Vegas last week, the PGA Fall Expo saw an apparel palette that had blues and greens continuing to hold strong on the color front, while a few manufacturers looked for eco-friendly options, and many brought a tech story to more traditional looks. Co
UBS May Be Nervous About FINL/GCO Deal
The Finish Line, Inc has received and released excerpts from two letters from UBS Loan Finance LLC and UBS Securities LLC, which have also been provided to Genesco Inc. UBS had previously provided FINL with a commitment letter regarding financing for its
More From the Floor: SEW Talks Education with the PGA…
As player participation is forecasted to steeply increase in the coming years with baby boomers moving into retirement, Brian Whitcomb, president of PGA America, sat with SEW to talk about the future of golf, both in those playing and those working in the
Sports Direct Acquires 9% Stake in Umbro; Reiterates Guidance…
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, has acquired a 9% stake in Umbro, and also reiterated guidance for the current year. A notification to the stock exchange revealed Sports Direct now holds 13.2 million Umbro shares…
GSI Commerce Extends NHL Deal
GSI Commerce Inc. and the National Hockey League announced a multiyear extension to their e-commerce agreement through 2014. With the long-term agreement, GSI continues to supply the NHL's online store with e-commerce technology, order processing, cu
ESPN Founder Launches CollegeFanz.com
Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, has launched CollegeFanz.com, an interactive online experience featuring sports content and information for collegiate fans, their friends and alumni…
Mainland Headwear H1 sales and Profits Decline
Mainland Headwear H1 turnover was HK$255.1 million ($32.7 mm) representing a drop of 20% when compared with the same period last year. The decrease in turnover was mainly attributable to the Group’s disposal of its subsidiary Drew Pearson Marketing Inc. i
Lotto Opens Treviso Store
Lotto Sport Italia will open a new Lotto Store in Treviso with the presence of the Treviso Football Club team. The players of Treviso FBC, accompanied by the coach, Giuseppe Pillon, will be at the opening of the 35th Lotto Store. The single story, 370-squ
Acorn Products Adds to Sales Staff
Acorn Products Inc. has appointed Windom Sales to manage sales and service in TX, OK, LA, AR, MS and MO. Wade Windom, Tom Westveid and Jeff Roff of Windom sales, bring extensive sales background and experience in outdoor and comfort footwear channels…
Nike Reups with Ohio State
Nike signed a new $26 million contract with and Ohio State that extends its program with the college another seven years. The agreement went into effect Aug. 1 and expires July 31, 2014. Nike has an option to extend the deal by three years…
POW Gloves Hires Kaiser for Marketing and Promotions
POW Gloves has added John Kaiser to its management team to oversee marketing, promotions and athletes sponsored by the rapidly growing handwear brand. As a 10 year veteran of Windells Camp on Mt. Hood, Kaiser has a diverse skill set and operational experi
Nautilus Adds Follit to Board
The board of directors of Nautilus, Inc. elected Evelyn Follit to the Company's board of directors. Ms. Follit operates Follit Associates, a corporate technology and executive assessment practice, after serving in corporate leadership roles with Radi
