Cornell Severs Adidas Ties, Cites Workers’ Rights
Cornell became the first university to sever its licensing contract with Adidas over recent allegations of labor abuses. Cornell said that due to the company’s refusal to pay severance to 2,800 workers displaced in the 2010 closing of an Indonesian
Nike Vows to Improve Profitability
At Nike’s shareholder meeting held at its Beaverton headquarters, CEO Mark Parker spent much of his presentation detailing how the company’s commitment to innovation, connections with athletes, and inspiring stories helped drive the company
DSW To Open Four Stores
DSW Inc. announced the opening of four new stores. all on Sept. 20th…
Kids Foot Locker Partners with American Heart Association
Kids Foot Locker is promoting its “Keep Kids Fit” campaign in-stores nationwide and on its e-commerce site, www.kidsfootlocker.com, in support of the American Heart Association, from now through…
Kids Foot Locker Partners with American Heart Association
Kids Foot Locker is promoting its “Keep Kids Fit” campaign in-stores nationwide and on its e-commerce site, www.kidsfootlocker.com, in support of the American Heart Association, from now through…
Cannondale to Become Title Sponsor for Pro Cycling Team
Cannondale is significantly increasing its investment with Brixia Sport to become the title sponsor of their pro cycling team, newly named “Cannondale Pro Cycling Team” starting Jan.1, 2013…
Nike Approves $8 Billion Stock Buyback
Nike, Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a new four-year, $8 billion program to repurchase shares of Nike’s class B common stock. The company’s current $5 billion share repurchase program will be completed during the secon
Austin Canoe and Kayak Wins Fourth Straight Bizrate Award
Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC is once again honored to have accepted the Bizrate Circle of Excellence award for the fourth year in a row…
Bauer Hockey Partners with Propex
Bauer Hockey, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, announced a multi-year partnership with Propex Operating Company, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, the producer of CURV Composite Technology. CURV is a high-tech composite material used in Bauer Hockey’s elite-level s
SIA Snow Show Daily Introduces New Staff and Expanded Media Portfolio
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), in conjunction with publishing partner Active Interest Media (AIM), announced the appointment of Andy Hawk as publisher and Cindy Hirschfeld as managing editor of the SIA Snow Show Daily. In addition, the Snow Show Dai
Premiere of NBC’s
The Thursday (Sept. 20) night season premiere of NBC’s hit comedy series “The Office” will feature employees at the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin using a slackline from Gibbons Slacklines in a team building event in the parking
Russell Announces Second Annual Fight Like Dylan Award
Russell Brands, LLC, announced the second annual “Fight Like Dylan Award,” which honors the courageous life of Dylan Rebeor, a terminally ill football player whose last wish was for new equipment for his teammates. In honor of Dylan’s c
Foot Locker Foundation Kick Offs Second Year of The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
Foot Locker Foundation and DoSomething.org have teamed up for the second consecutive year to offer 20 college scholarships (totaling $400,000) to 20 outstanding student athletes. The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program awards students who demonstrate aca
Skora Stays with Pittard’s Leather for 2013 Line
Skora Inc. will continue to use premium leather from Pittards for its expanded 2013 line of high-performance running shoes…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Launches Customer Loyalty App
Dick's Sporting Goods launched a comprehensive mobile application for iPhone and Android smartphones that gives users full access to the retailer's ScoreCard Rewards Program, including an opportunity to win points for interacting with the brand
