Shimano Europe Group Restructured
Shimano Europe Group has restructured its sales and marketing departments by integrating all European activities for Shimano products (Shimano, PRO and AIM brand) within one organization…
Christy Sports Expands Door-to-Door Delivery Beyond Rentals
Christy Sports, which operates more than 40 stores in Colorado and Utah, said it has expanded its ski and snowboard rental delivery service, Door 2 Door (D2D), to include retail purchases. That means customers can now order merchandise online and have it
YAKTRAX Equips Olympians in Vancouver
YAKTRAX is again outfitting sponsored athletes, journalists and staff with its popular shoe and boot traction device to help keep them safe on the snow and ice at the Winter Games of the 29th Olympics in Vancouver…
Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard to Endorse Ed Hardy
Ed Hardy has signed NBA phenom Dwight Howard as an endorser. The outdoor ad campaign featuring Howard will launch during NBA All Star Weekend in Dallas and will rollout across the county in the spring…
GSI Commerce Raises 2010 Earnings Guidance on 9.9% Q4 Sales Gain
GSI Commerce Inc. reported income from operations rose 10.5% to $47 million on a 9.9% increase in net revenues to $430.2 million in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1. The company, which provides e-commerce, marketing and fulfillment services to national ret
TSA to Open in Former Joe’s Location in Issaquah
The Sports Authority plans to open a 43,000 square foot store in a former Joe's Sports & Outdoors location in Issaquah, WA, at the Town and Country Shopping Center by late spring. TSA's website shows that stores were recently opened in former Jo
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Northeast Reps
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of clothing for cyclists, has hired Will Mahler as retail sales representatives for the brand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia…
Concessions Approved at New Era’s Derby Plant
Workers at The New Era Cap Co. approved a tentative agreement providing wage and benefit concessions that will enable the company to keep operating its plant in the Derby area of Evans while closing one in Alabama…
Fila Golf Licensee Hires PR Firm
Fersten Worldwide (FW), the official licensee of Fila branded Golf apparel and headwear in North America, has appointed Buffalo Communications to provide publicity and media-relations services for its Fila Golf Collection…
Scheels Attains Financing for Springfield Store
A group of Central Illinois banks has completed a $34 million financing packaging for a major retail-commercial development in Springfield that includes a Scheels superstore as its anchor. Some groundwork for the two-story, 203,000-square-foot Scheels has
National Wildlife Federation Backs National Child Obesity Effort
The National Wildlife Federation endorsed First Lady Michelle Obama's launch of its “Get Moving” campaign to address childhood obesity…
Ruling Could Expose N.C.A.A. Licensing Agreements to Public Scrutiny
A ruling made by a district court judge in San Francisco could open up N.C.A.A. licensing contracts to public scrutiny, The New York Times reported. In a ruling Monday, a judged denied the N.C.A.A.’s motion to dismiss a class-action anti-trust lawsu
Columbia Sportswear Assists Haiti Earthquake Victims
Columbia Sportswear Co. provided an update on its ongoing efforts to assist Haiti relief efforts. To date, the company has arranged for the shipment of shoes, clothing and accessories with an estimated retail value of more than $3 million to be distribute
Feetures! Supports Haiti Relief Effort
Feetures! performance socks and Soles4Souls have joined forces to bring shoes and socks to victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Feetures! is donating 10,000 new pairs of socks to this effort…
New FlyFishing Show Advertises Lower Exhibitor Rates
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association will charge exhibitors leasing inline booths at the 2010 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show 18% less than FlyFishing Retailer, according to copies of the show contract released by the trade association last wee
