LaMarcus Aldridge Becomes Jordan Endorser
LaMarcus Aldridge, star power forward of the Portland Trailblazers, has become a Jordan brand endorser..
Bass Pro Shops to Open Fourth New York Store
Bass Pro Shops has announced plans for a new store in Uniondale, New York…
Foot Locker President and CEO Hicks to Retire
Foot Locker, Inc. President and CEO Ken Hicks plans to retire as president and CEO of the company on Dec. 1, 2014, the retailer's board of directors announced Tuesday. He will be succeeded by Richard (Dick) A. Johnson, who has been with Foot Locker f
Yogasmoga Opens Store in Brentwood
Yogasmoga, the designer, manufacturer and retailer of Yoga inspired athletic apparel and accessories, opened a new store in Brentwood, CA, which will be the brand's first retail location in California…
Levi Strauss Initiative Rewards Vendors with Best Social Compliance with Cheaper Credit
Levi Strauss & Co. is working with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, to provide financial incentives for garment suppliers in developing countries to upgrade environmental, health, safety and labor standards…
Backcountry.com Resumes Sales and Margin Growth in Third Quarter
Liberty Interactive Corp. reported revenues, gross margins and adjusted OIBDA improved at Bodybuilding.com and Backcountry.com in the third quarter as the number of transactions increased and the average value of orders remained relatively stable…
Jack Wolfskin Names Esprit Exec as New CEO
Jack Wolfskin, Germany's leading domestic outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear brand, has appointed Melody Harris-Jensbach as Chief Executive with immediate effect. Michael Rupp, who has been at the helm since July 2012, decided for personal reaso
Bogs Sales Grow 37 Percent in Third Quarter
Weyco Group Inc. said its Bogs footwear brand again set the pace for wholesale revenue growth in the third quarter ended Sept. 30…
XRCEL Adds Pro Cyclist Mike King as a Brand Ambassador
New World Consumer Products LLC has added World Champion Cyclist Mike King as a brand ambassador for its flagship product, XRCEL, a cutting-edge sports performance fuel based on New World Pharmaceutical’s patented formulation…
GoPro Names Content Chief
GoPro appointed former media executive Zander Lurie as Senior Vice President of Media, effective immediately. Lurie will provide strategic leadership of the creation, curation and distribution of content. He will report to GoPro President Tony Bates…
Columbia Sportswear Signs On with U.S. Freestyle Ski Team
After a successful partnership leading up to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team announced that Columbia Sportswear will be its official uniform partner through the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The eight-year deal con
New Balance Partners with RootsRated to Promote Trail Running
RootsRated, the online and mobile resource for “where to go outdoors,” has partnered with New Balance to explore the “why” of trail running and grow the sport through a unique content-creation campaign…
Under Armour Promotes Stafford and Mirchin
According to a regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Under Armour Inc. promoted Henry B. Stafford to chief merchandising officer, Matthew C. Mirchin to president, North America, and Adam Peake to EVP, global marketing….
Chaco Wraps Up 2014 Fit For Adventure Tour
Chaco said its “Fit for Adventure Tour,” including 8 music festivals, three college football games, two whitewater events, engaged more than 58,000 unique consumers and raised over $13,000 for Big City Mountaineers…
Golf Rounds Lose Ground in September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds during September on a national level declined 2.3 percent in September 2014 compared to September 2013…
