Shoebuy.com Names Chief Marketing Officer
Shoebuy.com appointed Anabela Perozek as the company's new chief marketing officer (CMO). She was formerly at Staples…
2014 Media Day at the Range another SHOT Show Hit
In its ninth year, the 2014 SHOT Show Media Day at the Range was attended by over 1,100 members of the media…
Maxima Media Hires Marketing Manager
Maxima Media adds Rick Carone to its marketing team…
Retail Employment is on the Rise
The National Retail Federation (NRF) calculated that retail employment was down 21,600 jobs in January 2014, yet up 230,000 jobs year-over-year. December retail employment figures were revised up to a gain of 57,000 jobs. ..
Cablz Sues Chums for Patent Infringement
Cablz, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Chums, Inc. in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama…
1st Round Athletics Announces Kickstarter Launch
On Feb. 17, California-based company 1st Round Athletics will introduce its performance-enhancing technology, EnergyDNA, to the world of athletic apparel with a Kickstarter campaign launch…
NRF Forecasts 2014 Retail Sales
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its 2014 economic forecast, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 4.1 percent, up from the preliminary 3.7 percent growth seen in 2013…
REI Closes Store in Brentwood
REI closed its store in Brentwood, CA Feb. 7, citing poor sales. The store had been open five years a nd its closing means REI customers in Brentwood will now have to travel…
CPSC Proposal Would Greatly Complicate Voluntary Recalls
Proposals aimed at speeding up voluntary recalls of potentially unsafe products would have the opposite effect, according to comments submitted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) last week by several people in or representing the sporting go
Wreckless Lacrosse Partners with The Chesapeake Bayhawks
Wreckless Apparel Group recently announced their partnership with the Chesapeake Bayhawks…
Zoot Named Official Apparel Supplier of LAVA Triathlon Club Program
Zoot Sports has been named the official apparel supplier of LAVA Magazine’s new triathlon club program…
SFIA to be Featured in ESPN Town Hall on Kids and Sports
Research from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) along with interviews from SFIA President & CEO Tom Cove will be featured in an ESPN Town Hall on Kids and Sports which will air this Sunday at 8pm ET on ESPN2. The town hall event…
RSG Acquires VA Runner
Running Specialty Group (RSG) has acquired the two VA Runner stores with locations in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge, Va. south of Washington D.C. from current owner Carol Van Horn. The addition of the two new stores will bring the total number of RSG reta
Louisville Slugger Signs Arizona State
Arizona State University is now part of the Louisville Slugger family. The Sun Devils have signed a five-year sponsorship agreement…
Asics Continues Bounce Back in Nine Months
Asics Inc. reported net earnings climbed 19.6 percent in the nine months ended Dec. 31 on a 25.1 percent sales gain, benefiting from a weakening yen and strength in running shoes worldwide. The company also raised its forecast for the year for both sales
