<p>Collective Brands, the parent of Payless ShoeSource and Saucony, reported third-quarter earnings rose 29.0% to $47.6 million. Net sales increased 1.7% to $881.8 million. This was driven by sales growth of 26.9% from the Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG)</p>
<p>REI plans to open a new store in Woodbridge, Va. in the spring of 2012. The two-story, 25,000 square-foot store will join REI’s five other locations in the Washington, D.C. area, including Bailey's Crossroads, Va., College Park, Md., Columbia, </p>
<p>Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 30 increased 20.0% to $135.9 million from $113.2 million reported in the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009…</p>
<p>Sportsman's Warehouse plans to open a new store in Soldotna next spring, representing its fourth store in Alaska…</p>
<p>Puma and the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) announced in Yaounde, Cameroon, a long-term extension of its current partnership, through which the sportlifestyle company will continue to be the official supplier of team kits, training apparel/appara</p>
<p>Collective Licensing International, LLC (CLI) announced an exclusive four-year apparel licensing agreement with New York-based, JVS Enterprises. The Above the Rim apparel collection will debut for Spring 2011 in both the United States and Canada…</p>
<p>DC Shoes inked a three-year to deal as the official and exclusive footwear sponsor of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, which begins January 8, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA…</p>
<p>New Balance has signed on as the official sponsor of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile. The company will serve as a supporting sponsor of the race and presenting sponsor of the virtual training program…</p>
<p>The National Hockey League (NHL) said it saw strong sales growth of its licensed product over the holiday shopping weekend (Nov. 26 -29). NHL Powered by Reebok recorded its largest Black Friday sales figures in the four year history of the New York City s</p>
<p>Todd Adams will become the CEO of Sports, Inc. on January 1, 2011. Adams replaces Dave Salvi who will stay on as an advisor to the CEO for one year. Salvi has been at Sports, Inc. since 1990, and has been CEO since 1999…</p>
<p>Helly Hansen said it will exclusively feature PrimaLoft Insulation Technology in its entire FW-11 product line, including outdoor, wintersport, sportswear and kids collections…</p>
<p>Woolrich has promoted David May to director of e-commerce.<br />
In his new expanded role, May will be responsible for the company’s e-commerce website, including site design, development, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades as well as web service s</p>
<p>High Sierra Sport Company, a manufacturer of bags and luggage, appointed Ronda Wagner as e-commerce sales coordinator. Wagner will be responsible for maintaining and managing all High Sierra ecommerce accounts and will provide logistics support for salesm</p>
<p>On Monday, a bankruptcy court judge approved holding an auction for Schutt Sports and its assets on Dec. 14. Bids for the company are due Dec. 10. As reported, Schutt Sports, in bankruptcy proceedings since Sept. 6, last week received an offer from Kranos</p>
<p>Deuter USA has hired Pinnacle Sales NW, Inc. for sales representation in the Northwest region covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Montana…</p>
