As noted by the National Shooting Sports Foundations, Fortune Magazine has named two companies in the firearms and ammunition industry to its annual list of the 100 fastest growing companies…
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Private Sale Site Integrates with Facebook
Kembrel is launching a private sales store that can be accessed entirely through Facebook, from browsing to checkout. The venture marks the confluence of two trends important to specialty retailers: the evolution of Facebook as a retail channel and brands
Foot Locker Opens Second Run by FL Store
Foot Locker Inc. has opened its second RUN by Foot Locker store in Menlo Park Mall in Edison, NJ. The first RUN by Foot Locker opened in February on 14th Street in New York City…
UW Approves Adidas Sponsorship Agreement
Adidas and the University of Wisconsin athletic department received approval from the UW System Board of Regents to sign a new five-year sponsorship agreement that will outfit the school's 23 athletic teams…
Good News At Western Mountain Resorts
Western mountain resort destinations experienced sharp increases in July occupancy as well as increases in the advance reservations outlook for the next few months, according to the monthly survey published by Mountain Travel Research Program, or MTRiP…
Mammut Sales Growth Slows in Q2
Sales growth has slowed considerably at Mammut Sports Group since April, according to first half financial data released Wednesday by its parent company Conzzeta Group of Zurich…
Under Armour Reveals Power in Pink Faces
Under Armour, Inc. announced Joleen Ruffin, Ashley Roback and Lisa Messer as the winners of its fourth annual 'Power in Pink' She's A Fighter Survivor Search, a yearly online campaign that encourages survivors and women living with breast c
Zungui Haixi Names COO
Zungui Haixi Corporation, a China-based manufacturer of sportswear and casual footwear, announced that it has appointed Mr. Xinglin Li as chief operating officer of the company effective immediately….
Nordstrom Initiates Stock Buyback Program
Nordstrom, Inc.'s board authorized a repurchase program of up to $500 million of the company's outstanding common stock, through January 28, 2012…
Orange 21 Sees 5% Q2 Revenue Gain
Orange 21, the owner of Spy Optic, reported sales increased 5% to $9.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 from $9.1 million a year ago. Sales have increased for both goggles and sunglasses, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchang
Saks Loss Narrows on Higher Sales
Saks Inc. cut its second-quarter loss to $32.2 million, or 21 cents per share, in the quarter ended July 31 from a loss of $54.5 million or 39 cents per share, a year ago. The results include after-tax charges of 8 cents per share for the closing of two s
Finish Line Promotes Sato to President
The Finish Line, Inc. appointed Samuel M. Sato as president and chief merchandising officer. Sato, who has been with Finish Line since 2007, previously served as executive vice president, chief merchandising officer. Steven Schreibman, formerly at Nationw
Groupe Royer to Distribute New Balance in France, Germany and Benelux
New Balance announced that Groupe Royer, a multi-brand distributor headquartered in France, will assume distribution rights for the brand's footwear and apparel in France, Germany and Benelux…
U.K. Study: Sports Playing Bigger Role in Economy
According to a study from Sheffield Hallam University for Sport England, sport now plays a bigger part in England's economy than at any time for the last 25 years The study for Sport England claims sport now accounted for 2.3% of all consumer spendin
OBIT: W. Leonard Brooks
W. Leonard Brooks passed away August 17th in Boca Raton Florida at the age of 84. He was the founder and President of Brooks Sporting Goods which operated in the Philadelphia metropolitan area…
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