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Sifford to Succeed Lemond as Shoe Carnival CEO
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s Mark Lemond is retiring for health reasons from his positions as president, CEO and director, effective Oct. 27. Clifton Sifford, currently EVP, general merchandise manager, will succeed Lemond as president and CEO, on a permane
Granite Gear Expands Order Fulfillment Space
Granite Gear has doubled their order fulfillment space by leasing a new 7,200-sqare-foot distribution center near their headquarters in Two Harbours, MN. The company said growing demand for U.S. made tactical products is driving much of its growth…
Exped LLC Taps Montreal Firm to Manage Brand in Canada
Exped LLC has selected In-Sport Fashions Inc. of Montreal to manage all Canadian business beginning January 1, 2013. Exped LLC, based in the Seattle area, will focus on the market in the USA…
Final Sponsors Drop Lance Armstrong Upon UCI Ruling
The ruling from UCI anxiously awaited by the cycling community was handed down today, officially stripping Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and setting off a shock wave throughout the industry that began last week with the pull-out of mo
2012/13 Ski Season Launches in Colorado
Arapahoe Basin launched Colorado's ski season at 9 a.m. this morning, making it the first ski resort in the United States and Colorado to officially open for the 2012/13 season.
Arapahoe Basin First Colorado Ski Resort to Open
Arapahoe Basin launched Colorado’s ski season at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning to become the first ski resort in the state and the nation to officially open for the 2012/13 season…
Deadline for OR Speaker Proposals Approaching
Expert speakers and panelists, interested in presenting as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer, have less than two weeks to finalize and submit speaker proposals to Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association. The open call for Winter
Shoe Carnival Announces Mark Lemond to Retire as CEO
Shoe Carnival, Inc. announced that Mark Lemond is retiring for health reasons from his positions as president, chief executive officer and director effective Oct. 27. Clifton Sifford, currently executive vice president – general merchandise manager, will
Wolverine Worldwide’s Q3 Earnings Slide
Wolverine Worldwide reported revenue for the third quarter declined 2.4 percent to $353.1 million. Adjusted for 6 cents per share of non-recurring expenses related to the acquisition of the Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG) of Collective Brands, Inc., e
Spalding Signs Three Licensing Agreements
Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, signed three new licensing agreements that will place the Spalding trademark on baseball training materials, wastepaper basketball baskets and promotional branded bags…
Pirates Andrew McCutchen Signs with EvoShield
EvoShield is unveiling a partnership with Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Andrew McCutchen to promote the benefits of the Georgia-based company’s equipment, which safeguards some of the biggest names in America’s most-popular sports…
Nike Announces Deal with IOC
Nike will become the official supplier of uniforms and product to International Olympic Committee members and staff from January 2013…
Adidas Neo Label Announces Justin Bieber As New Style Icon
Adidas Neo Label has appointed pop singer Justin Bieber as its style icon. To celebrate this partnership, teens worldwide can hunt down the superstar's exclusively customized Neo gold sneakers online in a bid to win a pair and meet Bieber on tour…
Project Announces Appointment of New President
Tommy Fazio has been named president of the trade show Project and menswear, which encompasses S.L.A.T.E., Street, and Magicmens. The announcement was made by Tom Florio, CEO of Advanstar Fashion Group…
Ibex Outdoor to Outfit Telluride Ski Resort Staff
Beginning this Fall, Ibex Outdoor Clothing will be the official wool clothing sponsor of Telluride Ski Resort in Southwestern Colorado.
