NorthPole Sues Dick’s SG Over Sales of Defective Merchandise
NorthPole, a camping-products manufacturer, filed a lawsuit against Dick's Sporting Goods, claiming the sporting goods retailer defrauded it and hurt its reputation by selling defective products after NorthPole had paid Dick's to destroy it…
Deckers Outdoor Offers $10,000 Reward to Find Cycle Oregon Volunteer
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is offering a $10,000 reward to the individual(s) with direct information that can help locate friend, family member and long-time Cycle Oregon volunteer Mark Bosworth, missing from Riddle, OR since Sept. 16. As the employer of Boswo
LaCrosse Receives $15.4M Order from Marines
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that it has received a new $15.4 million delivery order for the United States Marine Corps for Danner's USMC Rugged All-Terrain (RAT) hot weather boot…
Finish Line to Feature Officially Licensed Apparel for High Schools
Finish Line will begin offering t-shirts, hoodies and other apparel of nearly 100 high schools across the country at more than 50 Finish Line stores. The apparel, displayed in the new Student Section of the stores, features official school colors, logos a
Deloitte Forecasts a 2.5 to 3 Percent Increase in Holiday Sales
Although the slow U.S. economic recovery and uncertainty overseas are sending shivers through consumers this fall, retailers should expect small gains in 2011 holiday sales, Deloitte forecast. Deloitte's retail & distribution practice expects total h
Five Ten Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Five Ten, the footwear company, has appointed Wally Barker as chief financial officer. Barker will be responsible for the overall financial strategy and direction of Five Ten…
Sport Obermeyer Appoints Mid Atlantic/Southeast Rep
Sport Obermeyer announced the promotion of sales representative Greg Morrison, who will now be managing the Mid Atlantic and Southeast territories…
Worldwide Buying Group Completes Fall Show
Worldwide Buying Group, the Seattle based member-owned buying cooperative, reported over 200 members and prospective stores attended their Fall 2011 Buying Show in Portland, OR…
Sport Obermeyer Gives Morrison Southeast Territory
Sport Obermeyer (Obermeyer) has put its Southeast territory under veteran sales representative Greg Morrison, who was already responsible for the company's Mid Atlantic territory.
RockBottomGolf.com Acquires Assets of Ray Cook Golf
RockBottomGolf.com acquired the assets of club maker Ray Cook Golf in a deal that will expand the online retailers selection of wedges, putters and chippers…
Wenger Announces Promotions for Dolphin Tale Movie
Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, announced a series of promotions for their Swiss Army Knives, one of, which is featured in the newly-released movie, Dolphin Tale…
Source For Sports Partners with Stopconcussions.com
At their annual convention and buying show, Source For Sports announced their partnership with Stopconcussions.com, launching their Head Zone initiative in over 150 stores across Canada. Bauer, Reebok, CCM, Easton and Cascade have partnered in the effort.
Bladez Fitness Names National Sales Manager
BH North America, an Orange County, CA fitness manufacturer, bolstered its strong sales team with the addition of Jim McGeehan as national sales manager for the Bladez Fitness brand…
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Hosts Fit and Fun Fair
In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Month, The National Children's Study at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia hosted a Fit and Fun Fair Sunday at Upper Merion Area High School in Montgomery County. Special guest speaker State Rep.
Smith and Wesson Receives Two National Guard and Reserve Awards
Smith & Wesson Corp., announced that the company was recently honored with two awards from the National Guard and Reserve – the “Above and Beyond Award” and the “Patriot Award.”…
