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Shoe Carnival Announces New Partnership with Vanderburgh County CASA
Shoe Carnival and Vanderburgh County CASA are forming a new partnership based on a mutual desire to help abused and neglected kids in our community. The organizations are teaming up to raise money in the first ever “Walk the Runway” benefiting the County&
Cliff Keen Signs U.S. Olympic Wrestler Jake Herbert
Cliff Keen Athletic announced the signing of U.S. Olympic Wrestler Jake Herbert. The signing by Cliff Keen marks a strategic marketing partnership with Herbert that entails Cliff Keen advertising, sponsored clinics, video production, and product endorseme
Authentic Brands Acquires Sportcraft Ltd Intellectual Property
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has acquired the intellectual property of Sportcraft Ltd. ABG-Sportcraft now holds ownership of all trademarks, copyrights and patents of the Sportcraft and Classic Sport brands, leading brands in recreational sports and famil
Currie Technologies Relaunches Web Site
Currie Technologies has relaunched it website under its re-branded name Currie Tech and with new features designed to drive consumer traffic into their closest Currie dealer…
Jack Wolfskin Appoints Apparel Product Manager
Jack Wolfskin has filled the last spot in its development team by hiring Daniele Grasso as senior product manager for apparel shells. Grasso is responsible for the major weather-protection department, including the company's Texapore technology.
Bauer Performance Sports Agrees to Acquire Cascade Helmets
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cascade Helmets Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of men’s and youth lacrosse helmets in North America, for a purchase price of US$64 million…
Under Armour Declares First Stock Split
Under Armour, Inc. board of directors approved its first stock split since its 2005 IPO. The two-for-one stock split will be distributed July 9…
University Student Dies in Hiking Accident in North Carolina
A student enrolled at University of North Carolina – Charlotte died Saturday in an accident while hiking at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina…
Clariant Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Swiss-based specialty chemicals company, Clariant, has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)…
First Acquisition Since IPO Expands Black Diamond into Action Sports
Black Diamond, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire POC Sweden AB (“POC”), a Stockholm designer and manufacturer of protective gear that executives said will almost immediately accelerate margin and sales growth. BDE will pay $4
Bauer Once Again Top Brand at Stanley Cup Finals
Bauer Hockey was once again the brand of choice by the game's best players this season and as Los Angeles and New Jersey battle it out for this year's title, Bauer is once again the dominant choice in the Finals. In total, 35 of the 37 skaters t
British Media Report Sports Direct Interested in Umbro Bid
Sports Direct, whose controlling shareholder owns the Newcastle United soccer club, has emerged as a frontrunner to buy Umbro, the soccer kit maker Nike put up for sale last week, according to a report by Scotsman.com…
Performance Bicycle Offers Triple Rewards June 8-10
Performance Bicycle, the U.S.'s largest independent cycling retailer, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by tripling the points earned by members of its Team Performance Buyer's Club. From June 8th-10th, members will receive triple points – the
Black Diamond Enters Agreement to Buy POC Sweden AB
Black Diamond, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire POC Sweden AB (“POC”), a Stockholm-based designer and manufacturer of protective gear for action sports athletes that generated sales of…
REI Co-op Members Elect Four Directors
REI announced that Beth Newlands Campbell, Stephen Lockhart and Gerry Lopez were elected to three-year terms on the co-op's board of directors. The REI board also appointed Bert Quintana to complete the term of an open position. …
