Black Diamond Takes Over Carhartt Footwear License
Carhartt announced the selection of the Black Diamond Group, the maker of protective footwear, as the new licensee for Carhartt-branded footwear…
Fleet Feet Honors Franchises
Fleet Feet Inc., the franchisor of running specialty stores, honored many of its franchises last week at its annual National Franchise Conference held in Chicago. One of the big winners was Lisa and David Zimmer, owners of Fleet Feet Sports Chicago, IL, w
Gildan To Co-Sponsor Football Bowl
Gildan and ESPN announced a multi-year title sponsorship that will begin with the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl…
TYR Signs European Champion Camille Lacourt
TYR Sport Inc. announced a three-year sponsorship agreement with Camille Lacourt, reigning European Swimmer of the Year…
Accell Subsidiary Batavus Acquires Swedish Vartex
Accell Group N.V. said an agreement has been reached on the acquisition by its subsidiary Batavus of all shares in Vartex AB. Vartex is a trading company in bicycles and bicycle parts based in Varberg, Sweden…
Costa Rican Hotels and Restaurants Sign Agreement to Support Billfish Conservation
The Billfish Foundation said it has entered into an agreement with its conservation partner, the Costa Rica Sport Fishing Federation (FECOPT) and four participating Hilton Worldwide hotels in Costa Rica, pledging to stop serving all sailfish and marlin…
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Right-to-Carry Legislation
Both chambers of the Wisconsin state legislature have voted to approve one of the nation's strongest Right-to-Carry license bills, by solid bipartisan margins, according to a release by the NRA…
Outdoor Nation National Congress Convenes Today
Outdoor Nation's 2011 summit series kicked off Thursday in New York City with a National Congress representing all 50 States, followed by three-day regional Youth Summits in New York City, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver and San Francisco from June 24
Genesco Acquires UK Retailer; Journeys Q2 Comps Up 15 Percent
Genesco Inc. has acquired Schuh Group Ltd., a specialty retailer of casual and athletic footwear based in the United Kingdom for roughly $113 million plus earn out payments. Genesco also disclosed same-store sales increased 14% in the second quarter to da
Lululemon Sets Date for Twofer Stock Split
The Lululemon Athletica Inc. board of directors has established July 8, 2011 as the record date for the previously announced two-for-one stock split of the company's common stock…
Coca-Cola, Stater Bros. Raise Another $716,400 for California State Parks
Coca-Cola and Stater Bros. – California's largest privately held supermarket chain – have raised another $716,400 to help state parks in Southern California. The money, raised through the Preserve Our Parks Campaign, will be spent immediately on proj
Rocky Brands Licenses Name for Belts and Accessories
Rocky Brands has signed a multi-year licensing agreement to allow 3D Belt Company to design, manufacture and sell belts, wallets and cell phone cases under the Rocky and Georgia Boot brands…
Nordsrom Secures Credit Line
Nordstrom, Inc. has completed a new five-year $600 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The new facility replaces a $650 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature in August 2012…
Crocs CEO Wins Turnaround Award
Crocs, Inc. announced that John McCarvel, the company's chief executive officer and president, was awarded the Stevie Award for turnaround executive of the year at the 2011 American Business Awards…
Above the Rim Signs Street Baller Corey Williams
Above the Rim (ATR), the basketball brand owned by Collective Brands, announced its endorsement deal with streetball legend Corey “Homicide” Williams. Under the terms of the deal, Williams will endorse ATR footwear and apparel and serve as an active brand
