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PaceMaster Acquires Aerobics Inc.
PaceMaster, LLC acquired all of the assets of Aerobics Inc. in a transaction approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey. Aerobics Inc. manufacturer of PaceMaster Treadmills voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 relief on May
Brooks-Range Hires Northwest and Midwest Sales Reps
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of high-quality backcountry and mountaineering equipment, added two additional sales reps in the Northwest and Midwest regions…
Eagle Creek Relaunches Brand in 2011
Eagle Creek unveiled its new rebranding strategy, including a new logo that it said aims to bolster the company's image as the leader in global adventure travel…
Rue La La Names Jeffery Marshall COO
Rue La La, the private sale website owned by GSI Commerce, appointed Jeffery Marshall as COO, effective July 6. Marshall will be directly responsible for all technology, fulfillment and operations…
McDavid Hires Online Marketing Specialist
McDavid Inc. hired Mike DiMiele, who has previous experience working with sports therapy companies, to expand and help manage its online community. This community is intended to allow athletes, coaches, trainers, dealers and consumers to ask questions and
Etonic Names New Mexico Sales Rep
Etonic Worldwide announced that veteran golf sales manager Ken Maly has joined the company as the New Mexico and El Paso, Texas sales representative…
NRF Calls Passage of Landmark Swipe Fee Fix Major Victory
Provisions in the financial services reform bill passed by the Senate Thursday requiring reasonable debit card swipe fees and making it easier for merchants to give discounts to customers who don't use credit cards represent a major victory for retai
West Marine Reports Q2 Comps Rise 9.4%
West Marine, Inc. said comp store sales grew 9.4% in the second quarter ended July 3 and helped push net revenues up 8.4% to $233.4 million. The company said early spring weather in New England and greater wholesale sales helped drive business, while sale
Zumiez Abandons Pursuit of West 49
Zumiez Inc. said it was ending its takeover pursuit of West 49 Inc., leaving the path open for Billabong International Ltd. to continue its deal to buy the Canadian action-sports retailer. Last week, Zumiez approached West 49, saying it was prepared to ma
New Balance Opens Retail Store in Pentagon
New Balance announced the opening of a retail store in the Pentagon in Washington, DC on July 14, 2010…
Rock Creek Athletics Acquires DeLong Brand
Rock Creek Athletics, based in Grinnell, Iowa, has acquired the varsity award jacket business assets from Daden Group, also based in Grinnell, Iowa, including the DeLong brand…
Zumiez Makes Bid for Canada’s West 49
West 49 said Zumiez Inc. has indicated it was prepared to top Billabong International's offer for the Canadian action sports retailer although it hasn't submitted a bid…
Asics to Buy Haglöfs For $133M
Asics Corporation has agreed to purchase 100% of Swedish outdoors products company Haglöfs for 1 billion Swedish Krona, or $133.42 million at current exchange. Its product range includes apparel, backpacks, footwear and accessories…
Yakima Names Canadian Distributors
Yakima named Norco, Canada's leading bicyle parts and accessories distributor, to represent its line in Canada's outdoor specialty channel. Norco, which makes its own line of bikes, will handle the IBD channel, paddle sports and general outdoor
Dillard’s Comp and Total Sales Up 2% in June
Dillard’s, Inc.'s merchandise sales increased 2% to $506.4 million for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, compared to $497.2 million reached during the five weeks ended July 4, 2009. Comp stores sales also rose 2% during the five-week period…
