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MC Sports Announces Executive Changes
MC Sports announced the promotions of Rob Summerfield to EVP -chief financial officer, Dan Winchester to EVP-chief operations officer, and Irwin Wallach to SVP of store operations…
Jarden Corp. Announces 3-for-2 Stock Split
Jarden Corporation's board of directors approved a 3-for-2 stock split of its outstanding shares of common stock. Stockholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 25, 2013 will receive one additional share of Jarden common stock for every two
Invista’s Fires Up New Nylon Salt Plant in Rozenburg
Invista started production at its new, nylon salt plant, an expansion of the company’s polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands. The plant produces polymers used in functional activewear for hiking, cycling and running and other applications..
VF Corporation Board Elects Beam Inc CEO as Director
The board of directors of VF Corporation, the parent of North Face, Vans and many other outdoor brands, has elected Matthew J. Shattock as a director. Shattock, 50, is the president and chief executive officer of Beam Inc., one of the world’s leadin
Wenonah Canoe’s Chichanowski Receives LaBrant Award
Mike Cichanowski, owner and founder of Wenonah Canoe, Inc. recently received “The LaBrant Award” from the United States Canoe Association. Originally established in 1980, the award recognizes individuals from both the canoeing public and the outdoor indus
Asics Becomes Title Sponsor of LA Marathon
Asics has signed on as title sponsor of the LA Marathon. Los Angeles is the first US marathon where Asics holds a title sponsorship. The title sponsorship runs through 2015. Asics replaces Honda as featured sponsor of LA Marathon…
Military Technology Company Launches Boot Camp Workouts Shoe
SKYDEX Technologies, Inc. announced releasing its camouflage Battle Trainer athletic shoe for military and consumers…
Nike to Sponsor Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers confirmed a new partnership that will see the club’s kit sponsorship move from Umbro to the Nike brand from the start of the 2013-14 season…
Quiksilver Initiates Search for Independent Director
Quiksilver notified the New York Stock Exchange that it has initiative a search for, and intends to appoint, an fifth independent director in the next 60 to 90 days to replace Paul Speaker, who resigned from the company Feb. 5…
Puma Launches First Cradle to Cradle Collection
Puma launched InCycle, the brand's first closed-loop collection of footwear, apparel and accessories, all of which have earned the “Cradle to Cradle Certified Basic” certification. Puma's InCycle products are entirely biodegradable or recyclable
ISPO Munich Attendance Sets Record Despite Recession
Attendance at ISPO Munich 2013 increased 4 percent to a record 81,000 professionals, again demonstrating the countercyclical nature of the sporting goods industry…
Native and Costa Eyewear Parent Investigates Divesting Lagging Accessory Division
A.T. Cross Company hired an investment firm to explore a possible divestiture of its legacy Cross Accessory Division (CAD), which has overshadowed double-digit growth of its Native and Costa eyewear business…
Intersport Inks FIBA Sponsorship
FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, and Intersport announced the signing of a global partnership agreement within the “Official Sports Retailer” category for the 2013-2015 FIBA Competitions, including all Continental Championships i
Aldo Group Signs License Agreement with Bebe Stores
Bebe Stores, Inc. has entered into a strategic global licensing agreement with Aldo Product Services (APS), a division of the Aldo Group, to design, manufacture and distribute Bebe’s footwear…
Cybex Gains Shareholder Approval for Going Private
Cybex International, Inc., the U.S. manufacturer of exercise equipment, announced that its proposed “going private” merger was overwhelmingly approved by shareholders Feb. 6….
