BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, has completed the acquisition of Olympia Sporting Goods Inc. of Montgomery, AL. Olympia, family owned and operated since 1973, is a
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Billabong Appoints Global General Manager, RVCA
Billabong announced the appointment of Bill Bettencourt to the role of global general manager, RVCA. Reporting to Neil CEO Neil Fiske, Bill Bettencourt is returning to the Action Sports industry after a four year stint with Sperry Top Sider…
SSL Secures Lower Credit Card Rates for Members
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) has partnered with CCA Sports Retail Services (CCA) to offer its members thousands of dollars in annual savings through CCA’s low rates on credit card processing and consumer financing, discounts on Grainger supplies an
Eddie Bauer to Launch Footwear Collection
After 94 years of focusing on outerwear, apparel and gear, Eddie Bauer is expanding into footwear. Set to debut in fall 2014, the new Eddie Bauer footwear collection launches with six men's and seven women's styles. All styles feature ergonomic,
Spy Inc. Shows Modest Q1 Sales Gain
Spy Inc. reported consolidated Spy sales increased by 2 percent to $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $9.0 million during the same period in 2013. Sales included slightly lower closeout sales…
Junk Food Opens Flagship in California
Delta Apparel, Inc. announced the opening of the flagship Junk Food retail store in Venice, CA. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the 2,700 square foot retail store opened its doors on renowned Abbot Kinney Boulevard…
Adidas Exploring Sale of Rockport
Adidas is considering offers for its Rockport comfort shoe brand, Chief Executive Herbert Hainer said Tuesday on the company's first quarter conference call…
Cyclists of the World Unite – No Really!
Representatives of the European Cyclists' Federation have thrown their support behind an initiative to create a World Cycling Alliance (WCA), a worldwide network of non-governmental organisations that will advocate for cycling before international in
Experticity Says Study Shows Online Training Doubles Retail Sales Productivity
Experticity announced it will release a study that shows retail associates who undergo online training dramatically outsell those that do not. The company, which owns the 3point5 online training platform, said the study compares the performance of 63,500
Gore-Tex Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
W.L. Gore & Associates and the Gore-Tex brand of products, have signed on as platinum level partners of the Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, held at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The Ball, in its second year, is emerging as the outdoor ind
Balega International Names Brand Manager
Balega International has hired Beth Michels as brand manager, where she will primarily focus on managing the brand’s presence and partnership with retailers…
Hillsound Selects A.N. Deringer as US Distributor
Hillsound, the Vancouver, BC producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters, has selected A.N. Deringer as its distributor in the United States…
Contour Unveils Global Distribution Partners
Point-of-View (POV) camera maker Contour unveiled its global distribution partners, including…
Skateboard Community Raised $93K at Skate for a Cause
On May 3rd, 50 pro and am skateboarders, a dozen sponsors and more than 2,000 fans joined Ryan Sheckler in Lake Forest for the Sheckler Foundation's Skate for a Cause event, presented by etnies. Skateboarders in attendance included: Jamie Thomas, Sea
Adidas Partners with Top NFL Draft Prospects
Adidas announced partnerships with top draft prospects Sammy Watkins of Clemson and Carlos Hyde of Ohio State…