Manchester United reported sales of its apparel and other licensed products declined 4.4 percent from October to November as it was trying soliciting bids from sporting goods companies to manage the business…
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Berkley Conservation Institute Supports Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management Report
The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI) announces its full endorsement of a landmark report written by the Morris-Deal Commission on Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management…
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Three New Stores
Cabela’s Incorporated plans to open new stores in three new markets in 2015 and 2016 – Ammon, ID; Short Pump, VA; and Fort Oglethorpe, GA…
Jarden Outdoor Q4 Segment Earnings Fall on Flat Sales
Jarden Corp. reported earnings dropped 21.1 percent at its Outdoor Solutions segment on flat sales in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013. The segment owns 26 sporting goods brands, including several in use by athletes competing in the Winter Olympics
Cabela’s Q4 Comps Slide on Weak Ammo Sales
Cabela's Inc. reported comparable-store sales fell 10.1 percent in the fourth quarter due to a “much sharper than expected decline in ammunition sales” and the overall weak holiday shopping season. Retail store revenues increased 7.3 percent to $711.
Bauer to Buy Easton-Bell’s Baseball Business
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Easton Baseball/Softball business for $330 million in an all-cash transaction, subject to a working capital adjustment. Easton-Bell Sports also indicated it's in discuss
STX Partners with Major League Lacrosse
Baltimore-based STX has partnered with Major League Lacrosse, the outdoor lacrosse league, to provide equipment to MLL players for the 2014 season…
Bergans of Norway Appoints Elite Freeride Skier
Bergans of Norway announced Lorraine Huber joins its roster of international athletes. At the age of 34, Huber is a top 10 ranked freeride skier and a true pillar of the skiing community…
Under Armour to Sponsor Bay to Breakers
Under Armour has signed a multi-year deal to serve as the official performance apparel and footwear provider for San Francisco’s iconic foot race, Bay to Breakers…
IEG Releases 2014 Sponsorship Spending Forecast
Spending on sponsoring sports events is expected to rise 4.9 percent to $14.35 billion in North America this year, according to a forecast released by IEG, which helps many global brands manage their sponsorship marketing…
Coolcore Signs Canadian Distributor
Coolcore has signed Trainers Choice as the exclusive distributor for its products, including its Dr. Cool recovery wraps, in Canada…
2014 Media Day at the Range another SHOT Show Hit
In its ninth year, the 2014 SHOT Show Media Day at the Range was attended by over 1,100 members of the media…
VH1’s Basketball Wives LA Star To Launch Footwear Collection at Shiekh Shoes
Jackie Christie, fashion designer and star of VH1's Basketball Wives LA, is set to launch her Signature footwear collection at urban contemporary retailer Shiekh Shoes this spring…
Black Diamond Confirms Strong Q4, Explores Overseas Options for Gregory
Black Diamond, Inc. expects to report record fourth quarter 2013 sales of approximately $60.4 million, up 24 percent from the year-ago quarter thanks to strong growth across all its brands, categories and major geographies. CEO Peter Metcalf also disclose
Maxima Media Hires Marketing Manager
Maxima Media adds Rick Carone to its marketing team…
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