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Bass Pro Inks Lease for Memphis
Bass Pro President Jim Hagale and Memphis Mayor A.C. Wharton signed a preliminary lease agreement at City Hall for a new store in the city. Bass Pro is aiming for a November 2011 opening…
Golf Rounds Dip in May
Rounds for the U.S. were down 2.9% in May 2010 versus the prior year and down 3.0% on a YTD basis, according to Golf Datatech. Public access play was down 3.7% for the month and private course activity was down 0.1%…
Gander Mountain Sues Credit Card Issuer Over Credit Approvals
Gander Mountain Co. filed a lawsuit against its credit card issuer, Columbus, Ohio-based World Financial Network National Bank over its credit card approval policies. The outdoor retailer claims a proposed new policy will deny customers with good credit f
Nike Expands Livestrong Brand Globally
Nike Inc. said it will expand its Livestrong brand outside of the U.S. Livestrong footwear, apparel and accessories will launch in Canada, France and the U.K beginning Thursday…
Jones Apparel Amends Credit Line
Jones Apparel Group Inc. renegotiated the terms of its $650 million senior credit line, resulting in lower fees and interest rates for the owner of Nine West…
Collective Brands Opens New European Headquarters
Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), a division of Collective Brands, Inc., has opened a new combined European Headquarters and Distribution Center facility in Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands (near Amsterdam), as well as a new London-base
Evolv Hires ‘Cultural Attache’ to Support Retailers
Footwear manufacturer evolv Sports hired of Mason Daly for the newly created position of evolv's “Cultural Attache,” to provide support for retailers, climbing events and demos in the Northwest and Southwest. Daly will also build the college adventur
TNF and REI Sponsor Nat Geo Film on Everest
National Geographic Entertainment (NGE) has partnered with The North Face and REI to sponsor the new film “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest,” opening Friday, Aug. 6. The partnership includes private screenings in 10 markets, including Se
Wild Turkey Federation Taps Regional Biologist
The National Wild Turkey Federation has hired Gene Miller of Canyon, TX, as its new regional biologist. Miller will oversee projects pertaining to conserving wild turkeys and other wildlife and preserving our hunting heritage in Oklahoma and western Texas
NRA Lauds “Landmark” 2nd Amendment Ruling by High Court
The National Rifle Association of America praised the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision in another landmark Second Amendment case. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that the Second Amendment applies not just to Washington, D.C. and other federa
Britney Spears Offers Designs First Candie’s Collection
Britney Spears has designed her first ever limited edition collection of apparel and accessories for junior lifestyle brand, Candie's available only at Kohl's…
Gramicci Helps Sponsor Rock Climbing Documentary
Gramicci is helping sponsor a feature length documentary film about the origins of rock climbing in the United States. The Last Wild Mountain: Portrait of the American Climber follows the parallel stories of the first two generations of rock climbers in A
Ribzwear Expands Distribution of Front Pack
RIBZ USA, a San Diego-based developer of outdoor and active lifestyle accessories, will launch distribution of its patented RIBZ front pack to include a broad range of retailers, including mainstream and specialty sporting goods retailers, beginning July
Big Agnes Hires Five Amid Record Sales
Big Agnes Inc. announced a new round of hires and staff changes to keep pace with growth associated with the company’s strongest sales year to date…
Antigua Names Salesman of the Year, Other Awards
The Antigua Group, Inc. has named Gary Chittenden its Salesman of the Year, according to President and CEO Ron McPherson…
