Fischer Sports, a family-owned, global leader and supplier of snow sports products, has hired Groundswell PR to lead its public relations efforts…
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Nordstrom To Expand TOPSHOP And TOPMAN Partnership To 28 Additional Stores This Fall
Plans were announced to expand Nordstrom's partnership with TOPSHOP and TOPMAN by adding 28 TOPSHOP departments and 8 TOPMAN departments across the country starting in late September 2013…
6pm.com Names Jay Alexander Senior Style Advisor
6pm.com, the online retailer, announced the designation of seasoned style expert Jay Alexander as the company's first-ever senior style advisor. This role was created to reinforce the brand's growth through on-trend, in-season merchandise…
Former Nike Designer Becomes Chief Merchant for Levi’s
Grant Barth, who spent 16 years at Nike in global merchandising across many categories including sportswear, running and technical outerwear, has been named chief merchandising officer for the Levi’s brand. Barth left Nike earlier this year to becom
Globe International’s Losses Increased in FY 2013
Globe International Limited reported a net loss of $6.0 million for the financial year ended June 3O, 2013, due primarily to restructuring and other one-off costs. Sales rose 2 percent to $86 million as 10 percent growth in sales of the Globe brand and a
Activist Investor Sells Entire Stake in J.C. Penney
Hedge fund manager William Ackman, the largest shareholder in J.C. Penney Co Inc., on Monday sold his entire stake in the retailer…
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open in Carson City, NV
Sportsman's Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Carson City, NV. The grand opening will take place in Spring of 2014…
Under Armour Ends Baltimore Marathon Sponsorship
Under Armour, which has been the title sponsor of the Baltimore Running Festival for the past 10 years, will not sponsor this year's race, which will be held Oct. 12. The race is seeking a new title sponsor…
Companies Pool Marketing Dollars to Promote US-Made Skis and Snowboards
Fourteen ski and snowboard companies proudly manufacturing in the USA have banded together to promote buying U.S.-made product for the upcoming ’13/’14 winter season. The group says the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development has p
Spyder Finds Growth Partner
With a new owner and mega-sourcing partner, Spyder is set to jumpstart its growth. The buyer, Authentic Brands Group, LLC, has big plans to expand Spyder’s sportswear offerings while entering the footwear category.
The Buckle’ Revenues, Profits Rise in Tandem in Fiscal Second Quarter
The Buckle, Inc. reported sales and net income grew in near lock step in fiscal second quarter ended Aug. 3. Comparable store net sales increased 3.2 percent from the the 13-week period ended Aug. 4, 2012, while online sales (which are not included in com
Easton Bell Sports Names Recent Bell, Blackburn Hires
Easton-Bell Sports announced several recent hires and promotions aimed at bolstering brand management, product design and marketing at Bell and Blackburn…
Famous Footwear Partners with The Salvation Army
With the back-to-school season in full swing, Famous Footwear is focusing on families in need in the New York City area by providing more than 100 pairs of the season's hottest shoe styles for kids through The Salvation Army – Greater New York Divisi
Under Armour to Sponsor University of Minnesota
Under Armour has signed on to supply uniforms, footwear and other athletic apparel for the University of Minnesota Duluth's sports team under a new five-year partnership…
Braven LLC Acquired by Incipio Technologies
Braven LLC, a Provo, UT startup that makes ruggedized portable Bluetooth speakers for outdoor adventurers, has been acquired by Incipio Technologies Inc., an Irvine, CA-based designer and manufacturer of mobile device accessories…
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