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Nike Vows to Improve Profitability
At Nike’s shareholder meeting held at its Beaverton headquarters, CEO Mark Parker spent much of his presentation detailing how the company’s commitment to innovation, connections with athletes, and inspiring stories helped drive the company
Bauer Hockey Partners with Propex
Bauer Hockey, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, announced a multi-year partnership with Propex Operating Company, LLC, of Chattanooga, TN, the producer of CURV Composite Technology. CURV is a high-tech composite material used in Bauer Hockey’s elite-level s
Kids Foot Locker Partners with American Heart Association
Kids Foot Locker is promoting its “Keep Kids Fit” campaign in-stores nationwide and on its e-commerce site, www.kidsfootlocker.com, in support of the American Heart Association, from now through…
Balance Bar Sponsors Wrestling Association
Balance Bar has been selected as the official energy bar of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and strengthening amateur wrestling…
Timberland Plots Aggressive Expansion in China
According to China Daily, Timberland plans to open 40 to 50 stores in China annually over the next five years while upgrading and expanding some of its existing stores. After launching in the Chinese mainland six years ago, Timberland now has 150 outlets
Skullcandy Taps Vizio Exec as New SVP and CFO
Skullcandy, Inc. appointed Kyle B. Wescoat as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective Oct. 1, 2012. Wescoat joined the company from Vizio, Inc, where he served as vice president and CFO, but he has held senior posiitons at Vans, Chero
Report: Sports Direct Leads Bidders for JJB Sports
Sports Direct is believed to be close to arranging to buy the most profitable stores from JJB under a controversial “pre-pack” administration, according to reports in the U.K. press. JJB Sports put itself up for sale at the end of last month as it sits on
Former NFL Commissioner Joins Netshoes Board
Netshoes announced that former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will join its board of directors and serve as the company’s global ambassador, working to bolster its industry ties in the U.S. and around the world. Twelve years after its founding in a
Bauer Joins SandP/TSX SmallCap Index
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been added to the S&P/TSX SmallCap Index, which will become effective after the close of trading on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012…
Jarden Corp. Note Offering Nets $487 Million
Jarden Corp. said it netted $487 million after institution investors buying $450 million in new senior subordinated convertible notes due 2018 exercised in full their option to purchase up to an additional $50 million in convertible notes from the company
The North Face Accepting Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face has begun accepting applications for the second cycle of the 2012 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $140,000 in micro-grants of up to $2,500 to support non-profit organizations that are connecting youth to the outdoors..
Templin Leaves VF Outdoor to Take COO/CFO Post at Eddie Bauer
Dan Templin, who played an instrumental role in building VF Outdoor into an 11-brand, multi-billion dollar global juggernaut through a series of acquisitions, has accepted the position of chief operating officer and chief financial officer at Eddie Bauer
Backyard Collective Heads East This Week
The Conservation Alliance and member companies NEMO Equipment, Vibram, ECCO, and Polartec will be working together Tuesday, Sept. 18, on a variety of work projects in Peterborough, N.H., organized by event host Eastern Mountain Sports.
Cornell U. Cuts Adidas Ties Over Labor Issues
Cornell became the first university to sever its licensing contract with Adidas over recent allegations of labor abuses. Last Thursday, President David Skorton sent a letter to Adidas Team, Inc., stating that due to the company’s refusal to give sev
August Retail Sales Climb 3.8 Percent Over Year Earlier Level
The National Retail Federation estimated August retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted from July and 3.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year…
