Ndamukong Suh to Open Nike Store in Nebraska
Ndamukong Suh, former Nebraska football standout and current NFL star for the Miami Dolphins, plans to open a Nike store in the former Nebraska Bookstore space in downtown Lincoln…
Black Diamond Pivots Again
Black Diamond Inc. sent investors another curve ball October 8 when it hinted it may use proceeds from the sale of its POC brand to get back in the acquisition game…
TJX CEO and Sierra Trading Post Champion to Retire
Carol Meyrowitz, who has championed the growth potential of Sierra Trading Post, will step down as CEO of The TJX Companies in January under a succession plan announced by the company Oct. 8…
Zumiez’s New CEO a Blast from the Past
Tilly’s Inc. is replacing the executive who guided it through its initial public offering in 2011 with one who just led The West Seal Inc. through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization that culminated last March in its sale…
Coghlan’s Ltd. Acquires McNett Corp.
Coghlan's Ltd., the leading outdoor accessory supplier in the U.S. and Canada, has completed the acquisition of McNett Corp., a provider of outdoor gear and accessories to recreation and defense industries. The transaction combines two market leaders
Pure Hockey Snaps Up Hockey Giant
Building on its leading position in hockey and lacrosse retailing, Pure Hockey LLC, based in Holliston, MA, acquired all of the assets and ongoing business of SportsGiant LLC., which owns the Hockey Giant chain…
Under Armour Settles Shareholder Lawsuit
Under Armour Inc. reached an agreement with shareholders who sued the firm over its plans, announced in mid-June, to create a new class of stock. The new class of stock, without voting rights, was created to ensure that founder and CEO Kevin Plank would r
Hurley Founder Resigns as CEO
Bob Hurley, who founded California surf apparel company Hurley International LLC in 1998 and sold it to Nike in 2002, will step down as CEO of the Hurley brand…
Soles4Souls Partners with Stride Rite on Barefoot Week
Soles4Souls, a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing, is partnering with faith leaders and children's footwear company Stride Rite for this year's Bare
Hanes and Champion Launch Hanes4Education Program
Hanes and Champion, both owned by Hanesbrands, will launch the new Hanes4Education program to raise dollars for schools. Schools can earn cash rebates through orders of Hanes or Champion printed apparel…
Bankruptcy Judge Slashes Stalking Horse Bid for Coolcore, Dr. Cool
A federal bankruptcy judge slashed the stalking horse bid for Tempnology LLC nearly 85 percent in a move to entice interest in its Coolcore and Dr. Cool performance fabric brands, which reputedly cool athletes without using chemicals…
Lowa Debuts Concept Department at Summit Hut
Lowa has opened a new in-store shop in Summit Hut’s new Tuscon, AZ location…
Remington Event Raise $1.4 Million for Veterans Organization
The 2015 Remington Great Americans Shoot (RGAS15) surpassed all expectations by raising $1.4 million, shattering last year’s fundraising record by $250,000…
Surftech Names Sales and Operations Managers
Surftech, which was acquired by Confluence Outdoor earlier this year, announced new leadership in its sales and operations departments, including…
Columbia Sportswear Brings Back Gert Boyle
Columbia Sportswear Chairman Gert Boyle, 91, will return to star in the brand's advertising campaign in a bid to bolster the brand's identity, reports Advertising Age…
