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Osprey Packs Donated to Storm Victims and Clean-Up Workers
Osprey Packs, Inc. donated assorted technical backpacks worth $4,300 to the Humanitarian International Services Group to help with its clean up efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy…
Modell’s Opens News Stores in, Plainview, Bronx and Astor Place
Modell’s Sporting Goods will celebrate the grand opening of three new stores in the coming days with locations in Plainview, The Bronx and Astor Place, bringing their total to 153 storefronts…
VF Corp. Eyes Opening More Full-Price Timberland Stores
VF Corp. is contemplating opening more full-price Timberland stores in the United States to coincide with the brand’s apparel re-launch next fall, CFO Bob Shearer told analysts at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference last week…
New Balance/Red Sox Announce 2013 Run-Walk to Home Base
Runners and walkers will once again experience the thrill of crossing Fenway Park’s home base while supporting Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their families in the fourth annual Run-Walk to Home Base Presented by New Balance Saturday, May 4,
Perry Ellis’ Q3 In Line With Forecasts
Perry Ellis International reported total revenues in the third quarter were $236.2 million compared to $248.4 million a year ago and in-line with company guidance of an expected mid-single digit decrease. The company noted that continued growth within gol
Bass Pro Real Estate Exec Joins Carmike Cinemas
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. named Thomas H. Wilkinson as its new director of real estate and development to support the movie theater operator's expansion plans. Prior to joining Carmike, Wilkinson was the director of real estate at Bass Pro Shops for six
Ohio State Partners with J. America and Fanatics
The Ohio State University announced that J. America and Fanatics, Inc. have been named the university’s licensed apparel and retail partners. The 10-year agreement guarantees $97 million over the term to help fund scholarships…
SFIA (SGMA) Releases its First Holiday Shopping Outlook
According to data from the recently released SFIA Pulse Report, industry indicators reveal the sports and fitness industry in the U.S. is on stable ground and the future is optimistic. In this edition of the Pulse Report, there is the first ever SFIA (for
Johnson Health Tech’s Q3 Sales Increase by 8.7 Percent
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and the Livestrong line of fitness equipment, announced its Q3 results ending September 30, 2012, revealing a 8.7 percent growth in global sales over the corr
Dick’s SG Q3 Beats Guidance on 5.1 Percent Comp Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.'s third-quarter profits grew 20.9 percent, to $50.1 million, or 40 cents per share, exceeding guidance provided in mid-August calling for 36 cents a share. Sales increased by 11.2 percent to $1.3 billion due to a 5.1
Vans Sells Helmet Maker Pro-Tec to Dye Precision Inc.
Vans, Inc. and VF Outdoor, Inc., wholly-owned subsidiaries of VF Corporation, have signed a definitive agreement to sell the Pro-tec action sports protective gear brand to Dye Precision Inc. The transaction is expected to be completed during the fourth qu
Wild Things Launches Mass Customization Initiative with Moosejaw
Wild Things unveiled a website that enables consumers to design their own apparel and receive their Made-in-America items within two weeks. Using a best-in-class online configurator, users choose performance fabrics, insulation type and weight, color, det
Trek President’s Book on Founder/Father Goes On Sale
Trek Bicycle President John Burke’s tribute to the life and lessons of the company’s founder, his father Richard Burke, has been captured in a new book that went on sale Tuesday. “One Last Great Thing” is is a tribute to the life
Ruffwear Appoints South American Distributors
Ruffwear has signed a letter of intent to appoint Tatoo Adventure Gear as its exclusive distributor of its dog products in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru and appointed Carduz Comercio Exterior as its exclusive distributor of Ruffwear products
Hestra Gloves Adds Endorsers
Hestra Gloves added three new athletes to its team, freeride skiers Cody Townsend and Elyse Saugstad, and big mountain snowboarder Ralph Backstrom…
