Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has agreed to make a £20 million ($32 mm) Sterling strategic investment in JJB Sports plc, a leading U.K. sports retailer. The investment includes an option to purchase junior secured convertible notes that could result in
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Polartec Promotes Two Marketing Employees
Polartec announced two promotions in the marketing department. Allon Cohne, formerly the North American marketing manager, is now the global director of marketing and Katie Macomber, formerly the marketing coordinator, is now the special events manager…
Adidas Debuts ClimaCool Seduction Running Shoe Commercial
Adidas unveiled its new ClimaCool Seduction running shoe with a campaign featuring Katy Perry, David Beckham, Derrick Rose and Lionel Messi…
Deuter Names Pro Rock Climber As Ambassador
Deuter USA named trilinqual Timy Fairfield as the first member of its ambassador team, which it launched this month to promote the brand and provide grassroots…
Marine Starts Cross-Country Journey on ElliptiGO Bike
ElliptiGO, Inc., creators of the world’s first elliptical bike, announced that 71-year-old former Marine Rick Hermelin has begun his journey of running on an ElliptiGO from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina to the Marin
Skier Visits Off 5.2 Percent at Colorado Resorts
Skier visits to the 22 Colorado ski resorts declined 5.2 percent in January and February compared to the same period in 2011, according to Colorado Ski Country USA’s (CSCUSA). For the 2011/12 season to date, or August, 2011 through February, 2012,
Kanter Departs Moosejaw for Blue Nile
Harvey Kanter resigned as CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering to take the top position at Blue Nile, the publicly traded online jewelry retailer. Kanter will take over March 30 as chief executive officer and president at the company and join its board of direc
Gander Mountain Opening Smaller-Format Concept
Gander Mountain Co. is planning to open a 52,000-square-foot store in Valdosta, GA, that’s expected to serve as a model for a smaller concept to reach small-to-mid-size markets across the country…
Li and Fung 2011 Sales Get Boost from Acquisitions, Rising Asian Consumerism
Supply chain giant Li & Fung Limited reported sales grew 26 percent in 2011 as it brought on a slew of acquisitions to bolster its global sourcing capabilities for western retailers and began tapping Asia's growing demand for consumer goods. Even aft
Dancin’ Dogg Golf Names Joe Moses VP of International Sales
Dancin' Dogg Golf, the maker of the OptiShot Infrared Simulator in-home virtual golf system, appointed Joe Moses as VP of international sales…
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf to Acquire Adams Golf
The adidas Group and Adams Golf, Inc. has announced that the TaylorMade-adidas Golf business segment has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Adams Golf for $10.80 per share in cash. The transaction value is appr
VF Corp. Announces Retirement of General Counsel
VF Corporation announced that Candace S. Cummings, vice president – administration, general counsel & secretary, and a member of VF’s Operating Committee, will retire on April 30, after more than 17 years of service to the company. Laura C. Meagher
Ride on Washington Departs Boston
Cyclist Tim Johnson departed Boston Friday morning to begin his second annual 520-mile Ride on Washington from Boston to Washington DC to advocate for continued funding for bike paths, sidewalks and other pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the feder
Woolrich Adopts Cause of Great Eastern Trail
Woolrich is working with the Great Eastern Trail Association (GET), its trail affiliates, and industry partners to maintain and complete the braided walking trail that connects some of the most challenging and beautiful hiking trails stretching from Alaba
Dick’s SG Launches ‘UNTOUCHABLE Moment Sweepstakes’ Offering
To support the recent launch of its new Mind, Body and Equipment marketing campaign, Dick's Sporting Goods is introducing its “UNTOUCHABLE Moment Sweepstakes,” giving one consumer will have the chance to gear up with his/her sports hero. The “UNTOUCH