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Boxercraft Appoints COO
Boxercraft, the cheerleading specialist based in Atlanta, announced that Marion Parkes has been promoted to chief operating officer across all divisions. Parkes has worked for Boxercraft for eight years…
Reports of Imminent Jack Wolfskin Sale Resurface
Several companies are in talks to acquire Germany's Jack Wolfskin brand from two European private equity firms, according to an unconfirmed report in Financial Times Deutschland and picked up by the Bloomberg news service…
Marriott Named Hotel Partner of USA Football
USA Football, the sport's national governing body, appointed Marriott International the official hotel partner of USA Football and its U.S. National Team program. Marriott joins Riddell and Sports Authority as one of USA Football's three nationa
Nike Golf Partners with DuPont
DuPont has partnered with Nike Golf for a transformational golf ball core that adds distance, straightens shots and improves control, according to Nike test results…
New Balance Launches New Baseball Campaign
New Balance announced the launch of “Change the Game,” a new baseball campaign featuring MLB and NB Baseball athletes Dustin Pedroia and Ubaldo Jimenez that highlights their inspirational stories of athletic achievement in the face of doubt or adversity..
Life Fitness Announces Distributor Partner in France
Life Fitness, the fitness equipment maker, has signed Valcke Services BVBA as its exclusive distributor in France…
NSGA Announces Sessions for Dealer Summit
The National Sporting Goods Association said this year's team Dealer Summit track will include four specific sessions aimed at helping team dealers succeed in their business throughout the years ahead…
U.K.’s JJB Sports on Brink of Second Restructuring
JJB Sports said it would propose the British equivalent of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy to its creditors and shareholders and planned to close 45 stores, according to Reuters…
Street Surfing Announces New Corporate Headquarters
Street Surfing has signed a multi-year lease for its new headquarters at 1360 Reynolds Ave., Irvine, CA. This move supports the company's steady growth in both product offering and market penetration domestically and internationally…
Johnson Health Tech Sees 21% Sales Gain in 2010
Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment, announced its year-end sales results ending Dec. 31, 2010, showing a gain of 21% worldwide over 2009. In North America, total
Jones Q4 Loss Narrows
The Jones Group Inc. said revenues for the fourth quarter of 2010 were $874 million, as compared with $777 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 4 cents a share for the fourth quarter of 2010, as compa
Conservation Alliance to Donate $1M in 2011
The Conservation Alliance plans to donate $1 million in 2011, the first time the organization will pass this significant milestone…
Marvel/NBA Partner on Apparel Collection
Marvel Entertainment LLC and the National Basketball Association are launching a new line of clothing, including caps, T-shirts and sweat shirts, at the upcoming NBA All-Star game later this month…
Johnson Outdoors Cuts Q1 Loss on 12% Revenue Gain
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 12% increase in sales during the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31. The company cut its loss by nearly half on the strength of higher volume, improved operating efficiency and sustained cost reductions, the company's
180s Expands Distribution in Europe
180s, the performance apparel and accessories company, is continuing its European expansion with its presence at ispo 2011.180s is now represented in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, Ireland, Belgium and Russia, and is in initial discussions for represe
