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Sports Direct to Acquire 60 JJB Stores in UK

Sports Direct International Plc will buy 60 stores of JJB Sports, the rival British retailer that announced Monday it was calling in administrators to liquidate its assets after failing to attracting investors…

Moosejaw Expanding Headquarters

Moosejaw has exercised its option to lease an additional 36,878 square feet of space at its headquarters building in Michigan to accommodate its growth…

Oil Prices Could Pressure Synthetic Fiber Suppliers

After a year of synthetic fiber prices remaining relatively stable in the midst of a volatile cotton market, gross margin erosion could become a more significant risk among companies using or producing goods such as nylon and polyester if crude oil prices

Nikwax N.A. Hires Newest Rep Agency

Nikwax North America hired Outdoor Marketing Alliance (OMA) as the company’s newest sales rep agency. The sales specialist and marketing group will support Nikwax in 20 states in the Southeast, South Central and Upper Midwest part of the U.S…

Nike Backs Youth Fitness Initiative

A new report titled “Designed to Move” reveals a growing epidemic of physical inactivity threatening the social and economic prosperity of the world. Presented by Nike, The American College of Sports Medicine, The International Council of Science & Physic

Spartan Race Names President

Spartan Race appointed Lee Goss of Memphis, TN as president of the company, which has emerged as a leading obstacle race worldwide..

Schuh to Open Kids Stores

Schuh, the U.K. teen footwear chain acquired by Journeys-owner Genesco Inc. in June 2011, is launching Schuh Kids, the brand's first store dedicated to children’s footwear. It will iinitially launch in three locations in Braehead in Scotland, L