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Kelly Slater Exits Quiksilver to Partner with Kering Group
World-champion surfer Kelly Slater has ended his 23-year partnership with Quiksilver to launch his own brand in partnership with Kering Group, the owners of Puma, Cobra Golf, Volcom and Electric…
NRF Urges 40 Hour Definition of “Full Time” under Health Care Law
The National Retail Federation has urged Congress to pass the bipartisan Save American Workers Act, which would change the Affordable Care Act’s definition of full-time employment from 30 hours per week to 40 hours…
Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc.2014 Proxy Materials Available
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announces that proxy materials for its 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are available on the Internet in accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Notice and Access rule which allows co
Macy’s Appoints President
Macy’s, Inc. announced that Jeffrey Gennette, who has served for the past five years as Macy’s chief merchandising officer, has been elected president of the corporation…
Easton-Bell Sports Losses Soar in FY 13 Despite Improved Gross Margin
Easton-Bell Sports reported nets sales of $780.4 million in the fiscal year ended Dec. 28, 2013, down 5.7 percent from a year earlier. Team Sports declined 5.5 percent as a glut of hockey sticks and lower football helmets more than offset strong growth in
New Balance Signs ITU World Champion
New Balance announced the signing of their latest Team New Balance triathlete, reigning ITU World Champion Non Stanford. Together with fellow Team New Balance triathlete Lukas Verzbicas, they represent two of the top triathletes in the world…
New Balance Sees Double-Digit Growth in 2013
New Balance Athletic Shoe reported 2013 worldwide sales of $2.73 billion, a gain of 14.2 percent over 2012 reported worldwide sales of $2.39 billion. The gain marked New Balance's third straight year of double digit growth…
Pope and Young Supports the National Archery in the Schools Program
The Pope & Young Club announces its continued support for the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) with a grant for the 12th consecutive year…
Retailers Oppose Increase in Federal Minimum Wage
The National Retail Federation called Senate legislation aimed at increasing the federal minimum wage by 40 percent an anti-job tax that would lead to higher labor costs for employers and fewer opportunities for young and entry-level workers…
Shoes That Fit Appoints Executive Director
Amy Fass was officially welcomed on February 1st, 2014 as Shoes That Fit's third Executive Director in the organization's 22 year history. Fass has been working for several months to ensure a smooth transition into her new position…
Hi-Tec Sports USA Launches Work Line
Hi-Tec Sports USA has officially launched a men’s work and safety boot collection. Hi-Tec has developed five new styles…
Pro Feet Acquires Execusox
Pro Feet, Inc., a maker of socks for public safety, military and team sports, has acquired Execusox, a Hickory,
N.C.-based company specializing in socks for public safety and postal uniforms…
Oiselle Signs Kara Goucher
Oiselle, a women’s running apparel company based in Seattle, announce their partnership with Kara Goucher, one of the most decorated female runners of all time. Goucher, who had been with Nike, joins Oiselle as a sponsored athlete, valued teammate,
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan Joins Backbone Media
Backbone Media, the active lifestyle public relations and media agency, has hired Casey Sheahan to the newly created role of senior advisor. Sheahan most recently worked as president and CEO of Patagonia, Inc. for the last eight years…
Crimson Trace Selects Schooler Associates
Crimson Trace, specializing in laser sighting devices and tactical lighting for firearms, announces the appointment of Schooler Associates as the company's sales agency in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma (TALO) effective April 1st…
