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Brick-and-Mortar Traffic Off Sharply Week Before Christmas
Last week was the last chance for procrastinators to finish last-minute holiday shopping, but the weather prevented many from getting to the stores, according to ShopperTrak. The company estimated shopper traffic at bricks-and-mortar stores decreased by 2
Puma Signs Mario Balotelli
Puma announced a new long-term partnership with the Mario Balotelli. The Italy Striker becomes the latest sporting sensation to join Puma’s family of star players and athletes that includes Usain Bolt, Sergio Agüero, Cesc Fàbregas, Marco Reus, Radam
Surfer Malia Manuel Joins Sanuk
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, welcomed professional surfer Malia Manuel to its star-studded squad of brand ambassadors and athletes…
Poll Finds Americans Don’t Think ‘Universal Background Checks’ Extension for Gun Shows Are Needed
Only four out of ten Americans support so-called “universal background checks” at gun shows after being informed that the vast majority of firearms sales at these shows are transacted by licensed retailers that already conduct such checks…
Balega Presents Annual Ubuntu Award to Marathon Sports of Boston
Balega International, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, presented its annual Ubuntu Award to Colin Peddy and the team at Marathon Sports of Boston…
Wigwam Names Brand Marketing Manager
Wigwam has appointed Natalie Stangl as its new brand marketing manager…
Holden Outerwear Acquired by POW Inc.
POW Inc., parent company to POW Gloves and Spacecraft, today announced the successful completion of its transaction to acquire 100 percent ownership of Holden Outerwear. The transaction closed and became effective Dec. 1, 2013.
Amer Sports Expands Performance Share Plan
The board of directors of Amer Sports allocated more company stock to the Finnish company's Performance Share Plan and approved a plan to expand the number of employees eligible to participate in it from approximately 80 to 200 for the 2013-2015 peri
Neil Pryde to Retire
Neil Pryde will retire as Managing Director of Pryde Group, effective Dec. 31…
Lids Assumes Retail Concessions for NHL’s Edmonton Oilers
GCO Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of The Lids Sports Group, announced it has been awarded the rights to operate retail concessions inside Rexall Place, the home arena of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and its junior team, the Western Hockey League’s E
ARK Defense Group Acquires Osprey Defense
ARK Defense Group announces the acquisition of Osprey Defense LLC, a manufacturer of a self-cleaning piston conversion kits for the AR15/M4/M16 platform…
Adidas’ VC Firm Invests $2M in Natural Fibers Company
Adidas Group's in-house venture capital fund agreed Dec. 19 to invest CAD$2.0 million in CRAiLAR Technologies Inc., a Canadian company that makes natural fibers from flax, hemp and other plants that can be used to make a garment that is as soft and d
Salomon and SSV Open Salomon Brand Store in Vail
Salomon opened a concept store in Vail that is the first such venture under a new partnership with Specialty Sports Venture (SSV), the retailing unit of Vail Resorts Inc. If successful, Salomon and SSV could partner to open more such stores. Salomon opene
Amazon Fashion to Sponsor Footwear Cares
Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that Amazon Fashion has been named as the title sponsor for the second annual Footwear Cares held during the month of April 2014. In its inaugural year, Two Ten’s Footwear Cares program united 68 footwear compan
Sport Chalet’s ‘Next Generation’ Store Wins 2013 ICSC Design Award
Honored for groundbreaking retail design, Sport Chalet received the 2013 Silver Design and Development Award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The accolade recognizes Sport Chalet's FIGat7th Downtown Los Angeles location for
