Modell’s Steps Up in Hurricane Sandy Aftermath
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy to support those affected by the devastation, Modell’s Sporting Goods has partnered with the Goodwill Industries of New York/New Jersey and launched dollar donation campaigns at all New York City area stores…
Jones Promotes DiPietrantonio to COO
The Jones Group Inc. announced that Cynthia DiPietrantonio has been promoted to chief operating officer, effective immediately…
Slackliners Poised to Clash in Boston
Gibbon USA will host the the 2012 World Slackline Federation World Championships at The Boston Ski & Snowboard Expo in Boston Nov. 8-11. Held for the first time in the United States, the event is being sponsored by Th, which is being sponsored by Vibram U
Regional Retail Sales Off 20 Percent in Wake of Sandy
MasterCard Advisor’s SpendingPulse estimated that retail sales in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Region dipped by $4 billion, or 20 percent, last week in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Bloomberg reported…
Reebok-CCM Hockey Clashes with Bauer Over Hockey Helmet
Reebok-CCM Hockey in a press release said “stray comments” from Bauer’s CEO, Kevin Davis, and misinterpretations by some news outlets have created a misimpression that Bauer’s RE-AKT helmet is the only helmet that reduces rotational accelerati
PrimaLoft to Deliver Warmth to Victims of Hurricane Sandy
PrimaLoft is donating hundreds of ultra-warm, insulated winter jackets, sleeping bags, blankets, gloves, hats, scarves, socks and pillows to victims of Hurricane Sandy in the NYC areas…
Little Hotties Supports Hurricane Relief
Since Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast last week, Little Hotties has shipped over 10,000 pairs of hand warmers to relief organizations throughout New York and New Jersey for distribution to those who continue to be without power and heat…
Skins Compression Sues UCI Over Doping Scandal
Swiss-based leading performance sportswear company Skins Compression has sued the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) seeking $2 million in damages related to alleged mismanagement and poor handling of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal. Skins has pledged
US Lacrosse Awards Physical Education Equipment Grants
US Lacrosse announced that 74 schools and civic organizations nationwide have been selected as 2012 Physical Education Equipment Grant recipients and will be receiving “soft” sticks and balls to help support the introduction of the sport in their curricul
Shimano’s Revenues Rise 13 Percent in Nine Months
Shimano Inc. reported revenues rose 13.1 percent in the nine months ended Sept. 30, to ¥182.7 billion from ¥161.6 billion in the year-ago quarter. Net income reached ¥20.5 million up 79.3 percent from the ¥11.4 million earned in the year ago period…
Colorado Ski Country USA Announces Partnership with Flylow
Flylow will be the official outerwear brand of Colorado Ski Country USA as the companies team up to promote skiing at Colorado Ski Country’s 21 resorts…
Coach Wins $257 Million Judgment in Counterfeiting Case
Coach, Inc. has obtained a default judgment of $257 million in a lawsuit filed in Illinois Federal Court against individuals and businesses that operate websites selling counterfeit Coach merchandise. The judgment also awards Coach the ownership of 573 in
REI to Open New Store in Puget Sound Next Fall
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) said it will open a new store in Silverdale, WA in the fall of 2013…
Macy’s To Again Offer Midnight Sales Thanksgiving Night
Macy’s will again launch midnight sales on Thanksgiving night, when it will offer a mobile app to help customers browse and shop for specials specific to their local store. The department store said it will offer savings on hundreds of items online
Major Retailers’ Holiday Expectations Highest Since 2007
Chief marketing officers at leading U.S. retailers expect a 3.7 percent increase in holiday comparable store sales, according to a recent BDO USA survey. This marks the survey’s most optimistic forecast since 2007 when CMOs expected a 5 percent inc
