Xenith Rolls Out Concussion Detection Program
Xenith LLC, the maker of football helmets, announced a partnership with PAR Inc., and its newly developed Concussion Recognition and Response (CRR) Mobile Application. As a result of this partnership, Xenith and PAR Inc. will work together to educate coa
Simon Property Group Sues Indiana to Collect Online Sales Tax
Simon Property Group, Inc. (SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of premium retail space, is suing the State of Indiana to force the collection of sales taxes from Amazon.com and other online retailers…
Miken Sports Forms Alliance with Hockey Legend Brett Hull
Miken Sports, a subsidiary of Jarden Corp., has formed a strategic partnership with iconic hockey figure Brett Hull. The former NHL star and Hall of Famer will serve as an adviser on product development and will play an integral role in the development of
Adidas Websites Shut Down After Cyber Attack
Adidas revealed that its websites were the target of a “sophisticated, criminal cyber attack” last week that forced it to shut down many of its websites. The company said there was no evidence that any consumer data has been compromised. As of Tuesday mor
ECCO Opens 1,000th Store Worldwide
ECCO opened Nov. 4 its 1,000th store worldwide at Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. This opening represents a milestone of success for the Danish brand…
L.L.Bean To Open Paramus Park, NJ Store On Nov. 18
L.L.Bean will open its newest store at Paramus Park Mall, Paramus, NJ on Nov. 18…
Converse Appoints Andrew Buckler to Head Design
Converse Inc. has named Andrew Buckler vice president of global creative design, a new position within the company, according to a report from Women's Wear Daily…
Hillerich and Bradsby Co. Names Lawrence Writer COO/CFO
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the parent of Louisville Slugger, has named Lawrence Writer to the position of chief operating officer/chief financial officer…
Woolrich.com Taps International Markets Via FiftyOne Global Ecommerce
Woolrich has partnered with FiftyOne Global Ecommerce to allow international customers to purchase online at www.woolrich.com, using their local currency, with all taxes, duties, and shipping costs provided upfront for a guaranteed landed cost…
Mammut Names Two European Executives
The Mammut Sports Group named Anders Kjellen and Andy Ernst to its European management team. While Kjellen will start as the new CEO of Mammut Norway – the home country of Anjungilak sleeping bags – in January, Ernst has already begun his work at the Swis
Asics Posts Q2 Loss as Sales Weaken
Asics Corp. swung to a net loss in the fiscal second quarter ended Sept. 30 due in part to sales declines in the Americas region and weaker earnings across regions outside Asia. In U.S. dollar terms, revenues in the Americas region were down 3.0 percent f
Descente Sees Fiscal Q2 Sales Grow But Net Declines
Descente, the Japanese maker of snow sports, golf and other sporting apparel, posted a healthy high-single-digit increase in sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 30. Fiscal second quarter revenues increased 7.0 percent to…
REI First to Launch National Google Offer
REI on Nov. 3 became the first merchant to make a national offer through Google Offer, the new online coupon service launched by Google, according to a Nov. 3 entry on a Google blog. On Nov. 3, REI offered a $15 dollar Google Offer that could be redeemed
City Sports to Open Store in Wayne, PA
City Sports announced that its 20th national retail store will open in Wayne, PA on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 309 East Lancaster Avenue. The Wayne location joins City Sports' two existing metro Philadelphia shops, which include the downtown Walnut Street
Entre-Prises Climbing Walls To Buy Spanish Company
Entre-Prises Climbing Walls has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Top 30 Climbing Walls…
