Former Dorel Rec/Leisure Exec Launching HR Practice
Tom Osgood, who served on the senior membership team for Dorel Recreational/Leisure, has joined K. Russo Consulting, Inc., a leading boutique executive search firm where he will launch a new human resources advisory practice…
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 2.2 Percent in September
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales increased 2.2 percent in September. Net sales increased 4.1 percent to $103.1 million…
Female Execs say Sports Participation Accelerates Career Potential
In research released by the EY Women Athletes Business Network and espnW, the majority of women executives surveyed say that a sport background can help accelerate a woman's leadership and career potential, and has a positive influence on hiring deci
5.11 Tactical Opening First Store in Riverside, CA
5.11 Tactical will open a new retail store in Riverside, CA that will carry the full breadth and depth of the 5.11 Tactical apparel, footwear, outerwear, lighting, packs, bags and accessories for public safety professionals and outdoor, fitness, sports a
Soccerloco Partners with the American Business Women’s Association
Soccerloco, a leading soccer apparel & equipment retailer, has partnered with the American Business Women’s Association to award a $2,000 college scholarship through a essay-writing contest. Any female student who is currently enrolled in college fo
ICSC Forecasts Holiday Sales to Grow 4.0 Percent
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) forecasts a 4.0 percent increase in sales during the November-December holiday shopping period, the strongest gain in three years. Holiday hiring, another strong indicator of holiday sales, is forecaste
Timex Announces 800-Mile Charity Relay from Chicago to New York City
Timex announced the launch of the Timex ONE Relay, an 800-mile, 22-day journey featuring more than 100 runners. The route spans two of the most iconic marathons in the world, Chicago and New York City and crosses Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Con
LeBron James Tops Athletes Ranking
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (No. 1), Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (No. 2), and Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant (No. 3) top the Horrow Sports Ventures/MVPindex 2014 POWER 100 ranking of the world's most powerful pro a
G.H. Bass Store Faces Possible Credit Card Hack
On Sept. 12, 2014, G.H. Bass & Co. discovered that an unauthorized person had connected a small data capture device to one of the cash registers in its store on International Drive in Orlando, FL. G.H. Bass & Co. immediately launched an investigation and
Report: Puma CEO to Join Borussia Dortmund’s Board
Bjoern Gulden, Puma's CEO, will join supervisory board of the Premier League football team, Borussia Dortmund, sources told Reuters. Puma earlier this year acquired a 5 percent stake in the German footwear club…
Accenture Survey: Holiday Spending to Increase
Amid signs of increased optimism about their personal finances, one-quarter (25 percent) of U.S. consumers plans to spend more on holiday shopping this year compared to 20 percent in 2013, and spending on holiday gifts is expected to average $718, accordi
G3 Hires Sigi Rumpfhuber/Exolite to Focus on EU market growth
G3, the manufacturer of backcountry skis, splitboards, bindings and ski accessories, hired ski industry veteran Siegfried Rumpfhuber’s consulting firm to help chart the future direction of G3’s rapidly growing European business, and to consult
Hepburn Joins Tecnica Blizzard Sales Team
Tecnica Blizzard announced that Charlie Hepburn will be the new sales associate for Tecnica and Blizzard alpine products in California and Nevada…
TriggerPoint Performance Therapy Announces Inaugural Team TriggerPoint
TriggerPoint Performance Therapy has announced the Team TriggerPoint roster for the 2014 – 2015 racing season. The selected athletes span across the United States and demonstrate a passion for healthy living, a commitment to their local endurance sports c
Steamboat Sues Salt Lake Tourism Bureau, Resorts Over “Ski City USA”
Steamboat Ski Resort is suing Utah tourism officials, claiming a $1.8 million Ski City U.S.A. campaign designed to lure tourists from Colorado violates their Ski Town, U.S.A. trademark…
