Cherokee Global Brands said Target Corp elected not to renew the license of the Cherokee brand in the U.S., according to a regulatory filing. The current license will expire on Jan. 31, 2017…
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Quiksilver Turns to Major Billabong Shareholder for Rescue
Quiksilver Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Tuesday after securing a financing package from the same private equity firm that helped rescue – and remains one of the two largest shareholders of – its global rival Billabong International Ltd…
ABEO Group Names New CEO of SA Sport
ABEO Group reported Bill Wild has become the new CEO of SA Sport, the gymnasium and sports equipment manufacturer. Wild most recently served for twelve years as EVP and VP of sales and marketing for Jaypro Sports…
Sports Direct Affirms Guidance Ahead of Annual Meeting
Sports Direct International plc (“the Group”) said results have continued in line with management expectations since July, when the company released its results for the fiscal year ended April 27…
Octane Awarded $1.8 Million in Patent Infringement Case
Octane Fitness LLC has been awarded $1.8 million in attorneys’ fees and expenses for its defense in a patent infringement case brought by Icon Health & Fitness Inc…
NFL and Under Armour Expand NFL Scouting Combine Agreement
The NFL and Under Armour announced a multi-year extension of their NFL Scouting Combine agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Under Armour will maintain exclusive rights…
Gander Mountain to Open in Youngstown, OH
Gander Mountain is expanding its presence in Youngstown, OH with a new store on the site of its current facility…
Dick’s SG Sets Grand Openings for stores in Columbus, OH and Polaris, OH
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to open two All-American Sports Center stores, which include a Dick's Sporting Goods and Field & Stream under the same roof, in Columbus, OH and Polaris, OH…
Salomon Ramps Up Specialty Outdoor Category with New Hire
Salomon announced the appointment of Anthony Diana as its new regional category manager for footwear in the U.S. In his new role Diana will work closely with both the sales and commercial organizations to further accelerate the market leading growth of th
Madshus Signs Team Gregg to Race Team
Madshus reports Olympians Brian and Caitlin Gregg have agreed to continue racing exclusively in Madshus's Nordic skis, boots, and poles for another two seasons…
Crocs CFO Departs for West Marine
Crocs Inc. Senior Vice President and CFO Jeff Lasher is leaving the company to take the CFO position at West Marine Inc., Crocs reported Tuesday…
Report: Quiksilver Preparing for Bankruptcy
Quiksilver Inc., the parent of Quiksilver as well as Roxy and DC Shoes, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as Tuesday evening, sources told Bloomberg…
Aerosoles Names R. Shawn Neville as New CEO
Aerosoles announced retail and footwear industry veteran executive R. Shawn Neville has been appointed CEO. Neville formerly headed Footaction USA and Keds, while most recently serving as CEO and president of Boathouse Sports…
Billabong’s Director Resigns
Billabong International Limited has received the resignation of director, Matthew Wilson. Wilson has decided to resign due to a potential conflict in Oaktree Capital Management’s investment portfolio…
Quiksilver U.S. Launches Pre-Arranged Chapter 11 Restructuring
Quiksilver Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Tuesday that calls for a $175 million restructuring that would result in Oaktree Capital – the largest shareholder of Billabong International – emerging as Quiksilver's new owner. While a big maj