Under Armour Inks Middle East Distribution Deal
Sun and Sand Sports, the multi-gender retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East, announced an exclusive retailing partnership with Under Armour in the Middle East. Sun and Sand Sports plans to retail Under Armour gear in all Sun and Sand Sports showrooms
ECCO Partners with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus
Danish shoemaker ECCO announced its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program…
Head NV Q3 Racquet Gains Offset Winter Sports Weakness
Head N.V. reported that net revenues were down 1.0% to €92.2 million ($132 mm) for the three months ended September 30 from €93.1 million ($140 mm) in the year-ago period. The decrease was said to be due to decreased sales volumes in Winter S
West Marine Expands Board of Directors
The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…
Macy’s Posts Q3 Loss, Raises FY09 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Macy's, Inc. reported improved third quarter results that exceeded the company's expectations for same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow…
Kohl’s Net Jumps 21% on Robust Sales
Kohl’s Corporation reported net income for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009 increased 21% to $193 million, or 63 cents per diluted share, compared to $160 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, a year ago. Net sales were $4.1 billion, an in
Billman Joines Dead Down Wind as Director of Sales
Dead Down Wind, an industry leader in scent prevention, has announced the addition of David Billman as Director of Sales. David will report to Dead Down Wind General Manager Gary Reed, and will be responsible for all national accounts, as well as the day
Rapala Becomes Official FLW Outdoor Sponsor
FLW Outdoors, a tournament fishing organization, said Rapala will become an official sponsor of FLW Outdoors in 2010. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
DU Cautions Loss of Capacity in Prairie Pothole
Ducks Unlimited cautions that the Duck Factory is on the verge of losing even more of its capacity. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Conservation Reserve Program contracts on more than 500,000 acres expired and were not renewed in
Jordan Brand Launches the Air Jordan 2010
On Wednesday, Nov. 11th, Jordan Brand announced the upcoming launch of its 25th anniversary Air Jordan 2010 shoe. Celebrating a quarter-century of innovative design and genre-inspiring style, Jordan Brand created the Air Jordan 2010 to pay respect to the
SIA Announces Regional Rep of the Year Winners
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced the winners of the 2009 SIA U.S. SnowSports Regional Rep of the Year Award…
Nike Partners with OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Nike and OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital are uniting for the sixth year to create the Doernbecher Freestyle footwear collection, which pairs young patients with Nike designers to raise money for Oregon's premier children's hospital…
Porsche Sues Crocs Over Cayman Name
Crocs' European division is being sued by the German automaker Porsche for using the Cayman name that it claims is in violation of Porsche’s trademark on the name.
Lafuma to Distribute KILLY Skiwear in U.S.
Lafuma said it will take over distribution of the skiwear brand KILLY in the U.S. market. The French brand was launched in 1975…
Pro Feet Launches Miracle Sock
Pro Feet has designed the “Miracle Sock” that will directly benefit the national Miracle League organization, a national baseball league for children with disabilities. The “Miracle Sock” will carry the Miracle League logo, and wil
