Hincapie Sportswear Names Rep for Southwestern States
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Chris Gould as retail sales representatives for the brand in Las Vegas, NV; Arizona; New Mexico and El Paso, TX. Effective immediately, Gould will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independ
Consumer Confidence Plummets
The Conference Board, a New York-based research group, said its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 46.0 in February from 56.5 in January. According to a Briefing.com consensus survey, economists expected the index to fall slightly to 55.0 from 55.9…
The Sports Authority Partners with US Youth Soccer
The Sports Authority was named the official sporting goods retailer of US Youth Soccer Unique membership discount card will be available to all US Youth Soccer members. This is the first time US Youth Soccer and Sports Authority have partnered together…
Brooks and Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh Sponsors St. Patty’s Run Green 8K
MS Events, the volunteer organization coordinating Triangle-area bike and foot races, announces Tir na nOg Irish Pub; Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh; Brooks Sports; and Green Planet Catering as presenting sponsors of the eco-friendly St. Patty's Run Gree
Teton County Approves Design Funds for Jackson Boulder Park
Teton County Commissions voted last week to approve a $7,075 contract to design a boulder park in downtown Jackson, WY, the Jackson Hole Daily reported. The non-profit coalition backing the project has already raised $100,000 of its $150,000 goals…
Moving Comfort Donates to Support Your Girls Program
Moving Comfort, the maker of sports bras and women's fitness apparel, donated over $15,000 to Girls in the Game and Bright Pink through their 2009 “Support Your Girls” program…
Nikwax Hires Adrenaline Sports Marketing to Grow Southeast Sales
Nikwax N.A. has welcomed the Adrenaline Sports Marketing team to its sales force in the Southeast, where it thinks the agency can grow sales as consumers look for ways to get more out of their existing footwear, apparel, tents and other outdoor gear…
Sanita Appoints Director of Brand Development
Sanita Clogs named Sonia Alexander-White as its director of brand development. Alexander-White served as the creative marketing director of 1928 Jewelry Company…
2010 Winter Trails Attracts 10,700 Participants
Winter Trails, held on January 9, 2010, attracted approximately 10,700 participants, according to program organizers. Some of the largest events took place at the Weston Ski Track near Boston, Ft. Snelling in Minneapolis and Estes Park, CO…
State Park Directors Launch Campaign to Mobilize Public Opinion
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) has established the America's State Parks alliance to mobilize the public and policy makers on the positive impact of state parks. The initiative comes as Arizona, California, New York and many
Nfinity Named Official Shoe of National Cheerleading Association
Nfinity announced its official sponsorship of the National Cheerleading Assocation (NCA), beginning a partnership that makes the women’s performance team sport company the official shoe for NCA.
Eddie Bauer Plans 90th Anniversary Events
Eddie Bauer will be celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special one-day event on February 27, and with product launches and other events throughout the year, including the launch of its First Ascent ski collection this fall…
Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
Student Rally Seeks End of Nike’s UW-Madison’s Contract
With shouts of 'Cut the Contract!,' a group of about 25 students from the University of Wisconsin's Student Labor Action Coalition held a demonstration in front of Chancellor Biddy Martin's office on Feb. 12, to protest the university&
