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Bike Barn acquires ACME Bicycle
Bike Barn has acquired ACME Bicycle Co. and now operates six stores in the greater Houston area, according to the Houston Chronicle…
Everlast Stakeholder Opposes Buyout
Galt Investments on Tuesday became the second stakeholder to say it will vote against Everlast Worldwide Inc.'s $146 million buyout offer because it believes the price for the boxing equipment maker is too low…
Polo Ralph Lauren Signs Boris Becker as Wimbledon Endorser
Polo Ralph Lauren named former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker as its official brand ambassador for the Wimbledon championships. Polo Ralph Lauren is marking its second year as Official Outfitter of Wimbledon…
Macpac Hires Two New Reps
Macpac Wilderness Equipment has hired two additional sales reps to service its U.S. business. Since first entering the U.S. market three years ago, Macpac has opened 45 key dealers, strategically located throughout the US, and has doubled its business eac
Dynacraft Joins Bikes Belong
Dynacraft BSC, Inc., a leading U.S. bicycle distributor, has joined Bikes Belong, the national coalition of more than 350 bicycle suppliers and retailers working together to put more people on bicycles more often. Dynacraft distributes a variety of differ
One Percent for the Planet Hires Backbone and TDA
One Percent for the Planet has retained TDA Advertising and Design of Boulder and Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colorado as their respective graphic and public relations agencies to strengthen their marketing presence and expand upon their brand messaging
American Apparel Revs Jump 24% in Q1
American Apparel reported unaudited combined sales results for the 2007 first quarter ended March 31, 2007 of $73.5 million, a 24% increase…
American Apparel Revs Jump 24% in Q1
American Apparel reported sales climbed 24% for the first quarter ended March 31, to $73.5 million from $59.3 million. Same-store sales rose 17%. Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA increased 64%…
Kobe Bryant Top NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has the most popular jersey in the NBA this season based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and NBAStore.com. Bryant regained the lead from the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade, ranked No. 2 this year, who held the top
Founder David Whelan Sells JJB Stake
Dave Whelan, founder of JJB Sports PLC, has sold his family's entire 28.96 percent stake in the UK sports retailer and quit the board. The stake was sold to a joint venture formed by Icelandic financial group Exista and Chris Ronnie, who was previous
Warrior Sports Acquires MIA Sports
Warrior Sports acquired Made In America (MIA) Sports, a manufacturer of hockey gloves, sports bags, pant covers and accessories based in Montreal. MIA Sports has approximately 23 associates, including Stephane Paul, Sales Manager, and Chris Paul, Pro Serv
GoLite Taps Rossignol Vet for VP of Sales
GoLite has appointed Canice Harte as Vice President of Sales in charge of GoLite’s U.S. apparel and equipment sales. Mr. Harte will be joining the management team in Boulder, Colorado, including Kevin Volz, GoLite’s Sales Manager for apparel and equipment
The Athlete’s Foot Unveils Merchandising and Operations Plan
The Athlete's Foot will enhance and update its in-store design, marketing and merchandizing efforts, and franchise support systems to reinvigorate the brand. The dramatic changes come under the leadership of TAF's new parent company, NexCen Bran
Cabela’s to Open Indiana Store
Cabela's Incorporated plans to build one of its destination retail stores adjacent to Interstate 65 in Greenwood, IN, if negotiations are successfully concluded. Construction on the 125,000 square-foot retail store could begin this fall and the store
NSGA Sees 3% Growth in Sporting Goods in ’07
The NSGA said retail sales of sporting goods (footwear, clothing and equipment), which reached a record $52.1 billion in 2006, are expected to grow 3% in 2007. For 2007, sporting goods sales are forecast to increase to $53.7 billion…
