New Balance to Sponsor Cherry Blossom 10 Mile
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…
Deuter USA Names Rep Agency for Pacific Northwest
Deuter USA has hired Pinnacle Sales NW, Inc. for sales representation in the Northwest region covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Montana…
Future Fisherman Foundation Adds 3 New Board Members
Three new members have been appointed to the Future Fisherman Foundation's board of directors…
Tom Brady to Endorse UGG
UGG Australia, owned by Deckers Outdoor, is partnering with NFL star quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots to launch its first men's marketing initiative. The multi-year collaboration between the three-time Super Bowl champion and the bra
Skechers Sees Holiday Toning Sales Uptick
Skechers USA Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer David Weinberg told Dow Jones Newswires that the company expects an uptick in toning sales during the holidays without having to resort to excessive discounting. The interview came ahead of an investor meet
Black Friday Sees Increased Consumer Traffic
The 2010 Holiday shopping season kicked off with nice increases in traffic and fuller parking lots, but malls and brick ‘n mortar stores took a back a seat this year to the power of the Internet…
Overall Apparel Sales Accelerate in Early November
Retail sales of key holiday categories showed mild to sharp gains in the first two weeks ended Nov. 13, particularly in apparel, luxury and jewelry, according to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, a macroeconomic report tracking national retail and
Genesco’s Earnings Jump on 9% Comp Gain
Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys and Hat World, reported earnings climbed 47.8% in the third quarter, to $17.0 million, or 72 cents a share, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $11.5 million, or 50 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 1
Avalanche Claims Ski Patrol Instructor in Colorado
An experienced ski instructor became the first avalanche fatality n Colorado Monday when he was killed on groomed slopes at Wolf Creek Ski area in south-central Colorado…
United Sporting Companies Expands Its Distribution Capabilities
United Sporting Companies (USC) announces the realignment of its distribution infrastructure to facilitate growth and improve service to customers across the country…
180s Sues Brookstone for Infringing on Ear Warmer Patent
180s filed a patent infringement suit in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Baltimore) against Brookstone, Inc., a nationwide specialty retailer. The suit alleges Brookstone infringed 180's patents on the wrap-behind-the-h
Obermeyer Adds to Sales, Customer Service Teams
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer (Obermeyer) three new internal team members to further enhance its sales and customer support. The lineup of newly added positions includes Taylor Randall as strategic account manager aloing with and Account Executives Brad Mil
Point6 Selects Five European Distributors
Point6 added five distributors to its European sales force to grow retail distribution in Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom (including Ireland). The company already distributes in Italy, Germany and Canada…
TapouT Parent Acquires Sinister
Authentic Brands Group, which recently acquired the Tapout brand, has purchased Sinister, an apparel and accessories company with origins in the mixed martial arts space…
Accell Group Expands Europe Presence
Accell Group N.V. has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares in Bianchi Bisiklet A.S. (Turkey), which owns 50% of the Italian cycling company Atala. The acquisition gives Accell Group, which has a major presence in Northern Europe, a strong position in
