Boathouse Sports Introduces Women’s Rugby Gear
Boathouse Sports introduced its new line of performance rugby gear specifically designed for female rugby players. Developed in collaboration with the women's rugby teams at Princeton University and West Chester University, it's the first line.
Oboz Taps REI Alum as First VP of Sales and Marketing
Oboz Footwear hired Sharon Gauding, effective immediately, to the newly created role of vice president of sales and marketing. Gauding, who most recently was the men's footwear buyer for the national retailer REI, began her new job with Oboz at the
Gordon Brothers Acquires Assets of ArchBrook Laguna Holdings
Gordon Brothers Group has acquired principally all of the assets of ArchBrook Laguna Holdings, LLC, a New Jersey-based distributor of consumer electronics including GPS and fitness devices, as well as computers and appliances to retailers. ArchBrook had s
Conservation Alliance To Take on Portland Project Friday
The Conservation Alliance will hold their next Backyard Collective Friday, Aug. 19, in Portland, OR. The Conservation Alliance is teaming up with Forest Park Conservancy and Johnson Creek Watershed Council to organize a mix of trail maintenance and habita
Jim Gabel Named Adidas Group President, Canada
The Adidas Group announced that Jim Gabel has been appointed to the position of Adidas group president, Canada. Gabel had previously served as president of Reebok North America. Uli Becker will assume full responsibility in overseeing the day-to-day oper
Sports Authority Lands Naming Rights at Mile High
Sports Authority has reached a tentative deal with the Denver Broncos and the Metropolitan Football Stadium District respective to the naming rights of Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium…
Auri’s Revenues Slide in Q2
Auri Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter reached $169,787, 23 percent lower than the $221,380 for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The primary cause of the year-over-year decline, which occurred in both the women's and men's colle
Kittery Trading Post’s Pollie Wins Gramicci’s Fiat 500 Drawing at OR
Gramicci announced that Don Pollie, a senior buyer with Kittery Trading Post, won a new FIAT 500 in a raffle at the Gramicci booth at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City two weeks ago…
ICON Health and Fitness Acquires Altra Footwear
Icon Health & Fitness, the maker of fitness products, has acquired Altra Footwear, a minimalist shoe developer. Founded in 2009, Altra Footwear claims to have introduced “the first Zero Drop, fully cushioned, foot-shaped, gender-specific footwear line.”..
VF Corp Sells $900 Million in Notes
VF Corp sold $900 million senior unsecured notes in two parts, according to IFR, a Thomson Reuters service…
Saks Reports Narrower Q2 Loss
Saks Inc. reported a loss of $8.37 million, or 5 cents a share, in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $32.2 million, or 21 cents a share, a year earlier. Excluding items such as a pension-related gain and asset-impairment charges, the loss narrow
TJX Companies Q2 Profit Rises; Lifts FY12 EPS View
TJX Cos. said its fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 14 percent to 348.3 million, or 90 cents a share, up from $305 million, or 74 cents a share, a year earlier. TJX most recently expected per-share earnings of 88 cents to 89 cents…
Local Governments to Take Over Seven State Parks in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department said seven state parks it had planned to close this fall due to budget cuts will remain open thanks to local governments that have agreed to take over their management…
Rockport and Dylan’s Candy Bar Partner for Fashion’s Night Event
The Rockport Companyhas partnered with Dylan's Candy Bar for an exclusive event to support Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Sept. 8, 2011. Entitled “May Each Step You Take Be Sweet,” and co-hosted by celebrity stylist and Rockport style
Deckers Appoints New Sanuk President
Deckers Outdoor Corp. appointed Jake Brandman as the Sanuk brand president, effective September 1. Brandman joins the Sanuk team after serving as the vice president of North American sales for another Deckers brand, Teva. Jeff Kelley, founder of the brand
