Report: Russell Athletic to Close Columbus Distribution Center
Russell Athletic plans to close a distribution center in Columbus, OH, laying off 112 people. According to the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, the Georgia Department of Labor has been notified of the closure, which is effective Nov. 9…
OGIO Sponsors U.S. President’s Cup
OGIO has become the Official Travel Gear provider to the U.S. President's Cup team. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples and Jim Furyk, among others, will carry OGIO travel gear before and during the international match play competition at Hardi
Delta Apparel Licenses Realtree Outdoor Collection
Delta Apparel, Inc. entered into a new licensing agreement with Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. to be the exclusive marketer and producer of Realtree Girl and Realtree Outfitters casual apparel and headwear…
GunBroker.com Hits $1 Billion in Sales
GunBroker.com, which observed its 10th anniversary in March, hit $1 billion in cumulative merchandise sales on Sept. 3, 2009…
Sport Supply Awarded U.S. Communities Contract
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has been awarded the U.S. Communities Contract to act as the exclusive supplier of sporting goods, physical education equipment and uniforms for the program for the period October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2014. The agreement also
Cabela’s Inc. Announces Successful Renewal of Variable Funding Facility
Cabela’s Incorporated JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association has renewed its $350.0 million commitment under an outstanding series of variable funding notes issued by Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust. The commitment is for one year…
Maverik Lacrosse Sponsors University at Albany
Maverik Lacrosse has reached an agreement to supply equipment to The University at Albany “Great Danes” Men's Division I Lacrosse team…
Jetboil Hires PR Firm
Jetboil, Inc., known for its outdoor cooking systems, has partnered with HFS Communications to further promote the Jetboil brand through public relations…
CIT Survey: Many Retailers Don’t Expect Full Consumer Recovery Until 2010 or 2012
A new survey of retailers released by CIT Group Inc. finds that while 47% of respondents believe the financial markets will turn around next year, 45% believe that consumer spending will not return to 2007 levels until 2011 or 2012…
ExpoCycle Attendance Down, Exhibitor Participation Grows
While the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC), producer of ExpoCycle, saw an increase in exhibitor participation there was a drop in attendance for the 2009 show compared to 2008. Still, many claimed value in quality over quantity, saying it was th
FIFA/Kappa Licensee Hires Marketing Partner
Total Apparel Group, which has launched the FIFA collection, has hired Blue Entertainment Sports Television as a marketing and sponsorship consultant. Total Apparel Group also plans to re-introduce the Kappa sportswear line in the United States…
NRF: Retail sales up in Aug. for First Time in Six Months
Retail sales, excluding automobile sales, saw its first gain in six months, a sign consumers may be turning the corner, according to the National Retail Federation. Retail sales rose 0.7% in August over July, but fell 4.3% from the same month last year…
NRF: Retail Sales Up in Aug. for First Time in Six Months
Retail sales, excluding automobile sales, saw its first gain in six months, a sign consumers may be turning the corner, according to the National Retail Federation. Retail sales rose 0.7% in August over July, but fell 4.3% from the same month last year…
Firstar Sports Names Director of Hockey Relations
Vancouver's Firstar Sports, the British Columbia sports apparel company, hired 18-year NHL veteran and TSN Commentator Ray Ferraro as its director of hockey relations…
European Outdoor Group Explores End of Life Options
Sustainability Working Group, part of the European Outdoor Group, is seeking the first ever industry wide End of Life solution. An End Of Life Options Committee (EoL Committee) has been formed and is being chaired by Adrian Huber from the Mammut Sports G
