Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenue jumped 11.7% in its third quarter ended Sept 11, to $320.4 million. The Outdoor Group, Heritage Brands Group and Wolverine Footwear Group all delivered strong double-digit increases in operating profit…
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ATK Receives $50 Million for Continued Production of 20mm PGU Ammo
Alliant Techsystems has received an order valued at more than $50 million from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC), Rock Island, IL, to produce multiple variants of 20mm PGU ammunition…
GoLite Brings N.A. Sales In-House
GoLite said to better serve U.S. wholesale accounts, it is bringing all sales functions in-house effective the end of this year. The company also announced a number of appointments, including Kevin Volz moving into the role of North American sales directo
Skier TJ Schiller Joins Nordica
Nordica signed professional skier TJ Schiller, who garnered two X Games medals, to the Nordica Team. Schiller, who has been skiing in Nordica boots for the past season, will now compete on the full Nordica package of boots and skis…
Under Armour Reiterates Goal to Become Number Two
With its launch of basketball shoes coming on Oct. 23, Under Armour Chief Executive Officer Kevin Plank in an interview with Bloomberg reiterated the company's near-term goal of becoming the number two athletic company behind Nike over the next few y
Eddie Bauer and Airstream Team Up
American brands Eddie Bauer and Airstream have teamed up to build a special edition travel trailer, the Eddie Bauer Edition Airstream, and to develop premium co-branded items for 2011…
Xenith and Riddell Make Moves as Schutt Sports Opens the Door
Xenith, LLC, manufacturer of the high-end X1 football helmet, has reportedly raised $10.5 million in equity financing from its existing investors…
Billabong Acquires Australian Retailer
Billabong reached a conditional agreement to acquire a portfolio of Australian retail assets from the General Pants Group and associated parties. The 38 retail stores in Australia comprise the Surf Dive 'n' Ski (SDS) and Jetty Surf retail banner
Famed Photographer Sues Skechers for $250 Million
Richard Reinsdorf, a famed photographer filed a federal lawsuit claiming Skechers hired him to “conduct several highly successful photo shoots from 2006 through last year” but had since used images without permission…
DOE Awards $80 Million in PEP Grants
The U.S. Department of Education announced the recipients of $80 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants, totaling $36.1 million, will be distributed to 76 school districts and community based organizations across
Cannondale Ups Sponsorship, Visibility with Team Liquigas
The Cycling Sports Group Division of Dorel Industries is significantly boosting its partnership with Liquigas Sports S.p.A. Effective Jan. 1, 2011 Cannondale will be the Co-Sponsor of the Liquigas Pro Cycling Team…
Puma Opens Second Social Club in Los Angeles
This October, Puma will launch of The PUMA Social Club LA. Open from October 13th through October 28th in West Hollywood, The PUMA Social Club LA is a pop-up retail and nightlife venue that will feature many “vintage social sports,” including games like d
Eddie Bauer Sponsors Coast-to-Coast Coat Drive
Eddie Bauer announced a coast-to-coast coat drive in partnership with One Warm Coat, the only national non-profit organization that works with local agencies to distribute donated coats for free, to people in need…
Derek Fisher Switches from Nike to Adidas
Derek Fisher, the Los Angeles Lakers point guard and long-time Nike endorser, has signed a shoe endorsement contract with Adidas…
Salomon Partners in Free Lift Ticket Promotion
Mountain Reservations and Salomon Sports announced the launch of their Free Ski Lift Ticket promotion at more than 1,700 ski and outdoor sporting goods stores and www.MountainReservations.com/Free…
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