Under Armour Inks Bobcats’ Kemba Walker
Former UConn star and current Charlotte Bobcat Kemba Walker has inked a multi-year deal with Under Armour. Walker, the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft, led the Huskies to a national championship in the 2010-2011 season…
Richard Markee Joins Collective Brands’ Board
Collective Brands, Inc. announced that Richard L. Markee has been elected to its board of directors, with a term to expire in 2014…
Tilly’s Files for $100 Million IPO
Tilly's Inc., the action sports retailer, filed initial public offering with the Securities & Exchange Commission to raise up to $100 million. Tilly's, which operates 126 stores in 11 states in the United States, plans to list its common shares
Nike Re-Signs Michael Vick
Nike Inc. has reached an endorsement deal with Michael Vick, the Philadelphia Eagle's star quarterback who went to jail for running a dogfighting ring…
American Rec Promotes Orlando and Jordan
American Rec, parent company for Kelty, Sierra Designs and several other outdoor brands, appointed Bob Orlando to CEO of American Rec's apparel group and Brett Jordan to CEO of American Rec's equipment group…
NRF Seeks to Repeal Last-in, First-Out Accounting Methods
The National Retail Federation today sent a letter to all Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives strongly urging them to oppose efforts to repeal the well-established, 70-year-old Last-In, First-Out (LIFO) inventory accounting method
Brand Athletics Renamed Lids Team Sports
Brand Athletics of Tigard, OR, and a division of full service team uniform, apparel and sporting goods dealer LIDS Team Sports, has announced it will operate solely under the LIDS Team Sports name…
Minnesota Shuts Down State Parks Due to Budget Impasse
Thousands of people began canceling their Fourth of July plans for camping trips in Minnesota today after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) closed down the state parks. DNR closed down the state park system at midnight Thursday as part o
Zoot Sports Partners with TriStar on Running Events
Zoot Sports has partnered with TriStar and is now the exclusive apparel and shoe partner for five major events: TriStar Mallorca, TriStar Worms-Germany, TriStar Lyon, TriStar Estonia and TriStar Monaco…
Amazon Sends California Affiliates Termination Notices
Amazon.com on Thursday notified an estimated 10,000 affiliates in California that it was ending its relationship with them because Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that requires them and other out-of-state, online only retailers to begin paying sal
DU Representative Named to North American Wetlands Conservation Council
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced the appointment of Ducks Unlimited Director of Conservation Operations, Dr. Scott Yaich, to serve on the North American Wetlands Conservation Council…
Colt Partners With Manufacturing Reps
Colt Defense LLC said it has partnered with three of the manufacturer representatives to meet the needs of law enforcement professionals, commercial distributors and dealers. Proactive Sales and Marketing, Jim Ferry and Associates, and Schueler, LaFond an
Friends of NRA Reaches $400 mm Milestone
The NRA Foundation's Friends of NRA program reports that it has drawn 2.5 million attendees to their events and grossed more than $400 million since the program's inception in 1992…
FWS: Duck Numbers Strong as Pond Counts Rise
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its preliminary duck population report for May and early June. Total duck populations were estimated at 45.6 million breeding ducks on the surveyed area…
Under Armour Hunting Launches Always Lethal Campaign
Under Armour Hunting will launch a new, multi-faceted campaign for 2011 entitled Always Lethal, which will feature an “all-star line-up of the nation's top hunters” and showcase the brand's deep-rooted commitment to providing the next generation
