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Reebok-CCM Hockey Clashes with Bauer Over Hockey Helmet

Reebok-CCM Hockey in a press release said “stray comments” from Bauer’s CEO, Kevin Davis, and misinterpretations by some news outlets have created a misimpression that Bauer’s RE-AKT helmet is the only helmet that reduces rotational accelerati

Patagonia Adds Surf Ambassador

Patagonia Inc. formally announced the newest member of its surf ambassador team – Ramon Navarro…

Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Names Marcomm Manager

Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. has named Lucas LaBree as the new marketing communications manager – Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. for Old Town Canoes & Kayaks, Ocean Kayak, Necky Kayaks and Carlisle Paddles…

Jordan Brand Signs Blake Griffin

Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., officially announced that two-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin has joined the brand. Griffin joins Russell Westbrook and rookies Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kendall Marshall, Jared Sullinger and Jeff Taylor as new member

Wolverine Appoints Managing Director, EMEA

Wolverine Worldwide appointed Daniel Le Vesconte to the position of managing director, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with responsibility for executing the company’s strategic growth initiatives for this important geographic market. Le Vesco

Nordstrom’s Same-Store Sales Jump 9.8 Percent in October

Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 9.8 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 27 compared with the four-week period ended Oct. 29, 2011. Preliminary total retail sales of $835 million for October 2012 increased 11.5 percent compa

Under Armour to Open First Specialty Retail Store in Baltimore

Under Armour will be opening a new specialty retail store in a prominent Baltimore, MD location. The Under Armour Specialty Store at Harbor East is expected to open in February 2013, with construction to begin in November 2012…

Black Diamond Rallies Opposition to Utah’s Ski Link Project

Black Diamond, Inc. is again taking a leadership role in a controversial conservation campaign in its native Utah. The maker of climbing, ski and other outdoor gear is at the center of growing opposition to the proposed SkiLink that would allow developers

ING New York City Marathon Still Set for Sunday

New York Road Runners, which organizes the ING New York City Marathon, said it is moving ahead with plans to hold the massive event Sunday despite damage caused to the city by Hurricane Sandy. Spartan Race, meanwhile, postponed its Times Square Challenge,

Iconix Launches Securitization

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced the intention of certain of its subsidiaries to launch a new securitized financing program, expected to consist initially of $500 million of senior secured term notes and $100 million of variable funding notes…