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The Finish Line Re-Launches Finishline.com

As part of its push to improve its reach as an omni-channel retailer, The Finish Line, Inc. re-launched Finishline.com with an enhanced focus on the customer. New features include enhanced ease and ability to find product quickly, improved scalability, si

Sean John Appoints Jeff Tweedy President

Sean John Corporate announced Jeff Tweedy as president of the company. In this role, Tweedy will report directly to Sean John Chairman and Founder Sean “Diddy” Combs and will be responsible for all aspects of the company's operations..

European Pedelec Industry Hails Rulilng by European Parliment

The European Parliament voted Tuesday for a clear separation between active and passive transport in a move hailed by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), which had been lobbying for such a ruling to keep pedelec bikes from being regulated as mot

Lululemon Settles Yoga Patent Lawsuits

Lululemon Athletica, Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PVH Corp., and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a Calvin Klein, Inc. licensee for Calvin Klein Performance, have entered into a settlement agreement that will resolve the pending design paten

OIA VantagePoint: Solid Gains For Outdoor Product Sales in October

The Outdoor Hardgoods business surged in October, as harried consumers snapped up Battery Lanterns, Flashlights, Stoves, Coolers, Water Bottles and more just before and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Outdoor companies also donated many items — not c

Sequential Brands Group Names Yehuda Shmidman CEO

Sequential Brands Group, Inc., the parent of William Rast, People's Liberation and DVS Action Sports, announced that Yehuda Shmidman has joined the company as its CEO. He was COO at Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Colin Dyne has resigned effective immediate

Raleigh Bicycles to Raise Profile at 2013 DealerCamp

Raleigh Bicycles will unveil category-leading mountain, road, hybrid and cyclocross bikes for 2014 at DealerCamp slated for July 25-27, 2013. In addition, Raleigh will also be hosting two riding experiences for attendees and participants. DealerCamp produ

Hibbett Looks to Ramp Up Expansion After Strong Q3

Sparked by a healthy BTS selling period for footwear and apparel, Hibbett Sports, Inc.’s earnings climbed 18.8 percent in the third quarter on a 6.4 percent same-store gain. The chain raised its guidance for the year and indicated it was looking to

Escalade Sporting Goods Segment up 27 Percent in Third Quarter

Escalade, Incorporated reported sales in the Sporting Goods segment, which makes archery, table tennis, basketball hoops and other leisure products, increase 27 percent in the third quarter. Overall revenues rose just 9 percent, however, as the company ma

Spy-Branded Eyewear Sales Up 17 Percent in Third Quarter

Spy Inc. reported net sales increased by $700,000, or 8 percent, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, as its reinvigorated line of Spy-branded sunglasses and goggles racked up double-digit growth despite the tough sell-in environment for

VF Corp. Eyes Opening More Full-Price Timberland Stores

VF Corp. is contemplating opening more full-price Timberland stores in the United States to coincide with the brand’s apparel re-launch next fall, CFO Bob Shearer told analysts at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference last week…

New Balance/Red Sox Announce 2013 Run-Walk to Home Base

Runners and walkers will once again experience the thrill of crossing Fenway Park’s home base while supporting Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their families in the fourth annual Run-Walk to Home Base Presented by New Balance Saturday, May 4,