Finish Line Raises Over $1MM for Youth Foundation
The Finish Line, Inc. reached a new record by raising $1,164,329 for the Finish Line Youth Foundation (FLYF) during its holiday campaign held in stores nationwide and online. From November 7 though December 31, Finish Line customers were invited to “Celeb
The Athlete’s Foot Launches Email Fan Club
The Athlete's Foot (TAF) recently launched an email fan club at www.theathletesfoot.com as part of its re-branding initiative. The opt-in program provides members with everything from product and company news to member exclusives, in-store discounts
Orange 21 Launches $7.6M Rights Offering
Orange 21 Inc., which owns the Spy Optic line of sunglasses and goggles, has launched a $7.6 million rights offering pursuant to which holders of its common stock, options and warrants, will be entitled to purchase additional shares of its common stock at
Reebok Looks to Close UK Offices in Bolton
Adidas announced plans to close Reebok's UK headquarter in the city of Bolton, affecting 160 jobs. According to published reports in the UK, the move would end a 116-year association for the brand with the town…
GU Energy Labs and Carmichael Training Systems Partner Up
GU Energy Labs and Carmichael Training Systems announced a new partnership beginning in January 2009. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, GU will become the Official Nutrition Supplier for Chris Carmichael and Carmichael Training Systems, the coa
KEEN Creates New Global Business Development Position
KEEN Inc., announced the appointment of Troy Ballard to the newly formed position of VP of Global Business Development. This role essentially replaces the traditional VP Sales Role to take into consideration the emerging dynamics of the global market…
Escalade Renegotiating Bank Line After Default
Escalade Inc. said that it had received a letter from a lender, saying it was in default on its credit agreement, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The filing said that the company and the lender, JPMorgan Chase, are “undert
Cabelas Introduces CLUB Visa Signature Card
Cabela’s Incorporated announced today that World’s Foremost Bank, Cabela’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary and issuer of Cabela’s-branded CLUB Visa credit card, introduced the CLUB Visa Signature card. Cabela’s CLUB Visa Signature card has no annual fee and
Oboz Hires New Rockies Reps
Oboz footwear has tapped Eric Miller and Megan Chain of The Raven Workshop to drive sales in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Miller and Chain also represent Ibex, Westcomb, and Dakine…
Skullcandy Europe appoints KAOS for Pan-European PR
Skullcandy Europe has appointed action sports and music integrated agency KAOS following a four-way pitch. KAOS will be focused on Pan-European PR for core/action sports, music and lifestyle digital and press media. KAOS’ action sports marketing and creat
VF Corp. Splits Outdoor Coalition
VF Corp. said it is splitting up its Outdoor Americas division, replacing it with two new divisions, or coalitions, Outdoor Americas and Action Sports Americas, effective Feb. 1. Steve Rendle, president of The North Face, will become president of the new
REI Becomes Bluesign Member
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced its membership with bluesign technologies ag, allowing the company to use the bluesign independent standard as part of its product design and sourcing process. The retailers called the standard “an important st
William Farrell Retires After 50 Years with ASICS
William (Bill) Farrell, chief administrator for the ASICS wrestling division, will retire effective immediately after an illustrious career with the brand spanning 50 full years. Farrell joined ASICS in 1958 as an importer and distributor of the first “Ti
The Apparel Group Selects CenterStone’s iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that The Apparel Group has selected the company’s iVendix software application to launch in 2009. When it is “live” later in 2009, iVendix will provide the Enro and Foxcroft brands of The Apparel Group with a busi
JJB Sports CEO Suspended
Chris Ronnie, the chief executive of JJB Sports, the struggling UK sporting goods chain, has been suspended from his duties pending the outcome of an investigation into his share dealings. JJB revealed last week Ronnie no longer held any shares in the com
