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Sof Sole Signs On as Sponsor of Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon
Sof Sole will be partnering with Competitor Group, Inc. to sponsor the Rock ’n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & 1/2 Marathon in April 2014. The Triangle-based footcare company has been the official insole of the nationwide Rock ‘n’ Roll Ma
Under Armour Elevates Executives, Names SVPs
Under Armour announced that two of its top leaders are assuming elevated roles within the organization. Kip Fulks has added president of product to his current responsibilities as chief operating officer, while Henry Stafford is now serving as president o
EBay Now Delivery Service to Reach 25 Markets by End of 2014
EBay announced a series of steps it is taking to accelerate its efforts in local commerce, including plans to extend its popular eBay Now delivery service to 25 markets by the end of 2014, including Chicago, which launched Tuesday…
Dr. Martens Close to Sale
The private equity firm Permira was close to acquiring Dr. Martens, according to an Oct. 17 report by theguardian.com. The R. Griggs Group, the family business that owns Dr. Martens, is in talks for a deal that could be worth roughly £300 million, or $484
Bass Pro Shops to Open New Canadian Store
Bass Pro Shops will locate its fourth Canadian store in Moncton, New Brunswick…
Sports Authority Celebrates New Puerto Rico Store
Sports Authority held the grand opening of its first location in Ponce, Puerto Rico on Saturday, Oct. 19…
Join OIA By Friday for OR Booth Discount
The deadline to save 10 percent on Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (ORWM) 2014 booth space is approaching fast. Exhibitors must be current Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) members as of Oct. 25, 2013, to qualify for the savings…
Adidas Group Rolls Reebok Brand under Nilsson; Becker Departs
To maximize the potential of both Adidas and Reebok, the Adidas Group is uniting both brands under one management team in North America to jointly operate them with immediate effect. Patrik Nilsson, currently President of Adidas North America, has been ap
Converse Appoints Media Firm
Converse has hired Publicis Groupe's MediaVest to handle media buys for the brand, according to a report in Advertisement Age. Anomaly is the creative agency for the brand…
Gaiam Closes Sales of Non-Branded Media Assets
Gaiam, Inc. consummated the sale of its non-Gaiam branded entertainment media distribution business and will now focus on its branded health and wellness business, which sells health and wellness video content and products through more than 40,000 retail
Bass Pro to Open in Cincinnati
Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new store in the greater Cincinnati area. The 150,000-square-foot store…
Sports Direct Moves into Austria and The Baltics
Sports Direct has acquired 51 percent of Austrian chain EAG and 60 percent of Sportland International Group, which operates in the Baltic region…
Ithaca Gun Company Announces Expansion to South Carolina
The Ithaca Gun Company announced that it will be expanding manufacturing operations to South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach area…
E.K. Ekcessories Agrees to Settle FTC Charges on False Made-in-USA Claims
E.K. Ekcessories, Inc. of Logan, UT has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely claimed certain of its products were “Made in the U.S.A,” or “Truly Made in the USA” even though the products contained subst
Hibbett Sports Sets Transition Plan for Mickey Newsome
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced that effective Feb. 2, 2014, Mickey Newsome will transition from his current position as executive chairman and employee of the company to non-executive chairman. Jeff Rosenthal, president and CEO, was also appointed to its
