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PacSun Reports Flat December Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced that its December same-store sales were flat, and that its combined November and December same-store sales were minus 1 percent through Dec. 31. The company also reconfirmed its fourth quarter same-store sales
Sportcraft to Liquidate
Sportcraft, the maker of recreational sports gear like pool tables, air hockey and horseshoe sets, filed a Chapter 7 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey to liquidate. According to a report in The New York Times, the liquidation st
Asics Campaign Praises the Regular Athlete
Asics has signed up non-professional athletes to appear in its global TV campaign. The effort focuses on the work and dedication needed to become a top athlete…
ComScore: Online Holiday Sales Up 15 Percent So Far
ComScore reported that retail e-commerce spending for the entire November – December 2011 holiday season reached $37.2 billion, marking a 15 percent increase versus last year and an all-time record for the season. Ten individual shopping days this season
Gramicci Launches Retailer Savings Campaign
Gramicci said it is responding to to US recession challenges with several new Gramicci products available to retailers at a 20-25 percent discount under the company's new Fall 2012 “Pass It On Savings” structure, to be unveiled this month at the Outd
Finish Line Appoints Chief Business Development Officer
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Mark S. Landau has been appointed chief business development officer, effective Jan. 1. Since January 2010, Landau has been a member of the company's board of directors, serving on its audit and strategy committee
MSNA Named U.S. Distributor for Briko Maplus
Montana Sport North America (MSNA) has become the U.S. distributor of Briko Maplus alpine wax products…
Shock Doctor Donates Mouthguards to Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
Shock Doctor announced that it is supplying mouthguards to elite high school football players participating in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and accompanying Proving Ground Football Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ…
Bakers Sells Wild Pair to Steve Madden
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. said it reached an agreement to sell its Wild Pair trademark to Steven Madden, Ltd. The arrangement calls for Steve Madden to purchase the Wild Pair trademark for up to $4 million and enter into a royalty free perpetual license
SSL Adds 12 Retailers to Snow Sports Buying Group
Sports Specialists Ltd. (SSL) added a dozen new members to its snow sports retail buying group, including…
Jeff Lowe Named Honorary President at Lowe Alpine
Lowe Alpine Ltd., maker of innovative backpacks and outdoor accessories is pleased to announce that Jeff Lowe, iconic alpinist and industry pioneer, will once again join the brand, this time in an non-executive role as Honorary President. The move marks a
Scott Sports Acquires Syncros
Scott Sports announced it will shift gears in the aftermarket bike accessories business and take over the Syncros brand to become a major supplier in the parts and accessories market…
Russell Unveils Semper Fidelis On-Field Apparel
Russell Athletic, a division of Russell Brands, LLC, and the official uniform and apparel sponsor of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, unveiled the on-field apparel to be worn at the Jan. 3 game between the East and West all-star squads…
Eastman Outdoors Appoints New Leadership Team
Eastman Outdoors, which makes cookware for the outdoors, named Rob Eastman as chairman and chief executive officer and Erik Eastman as vice president. As chairman and CEO, Eastman is responsible for leading the company and building the value of Eastman Ou
Boycott Prompts Petzl America to Distance Itself from Online Piracy Bill
After its name appeared on a boycott list, Petzl America said last week it does not support the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA; H.R. 3261), although it continues to back legislation that would help reduce the theft of intellectual property, production of co
