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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

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…

Garcia Buys Back Northern Lights Trading Co.

Mike Garcia, founder of Northern Lights Trading Company, has bought the company back from Jay Allen, who bought the Montana retailer in 2008. Allen put the business back on the market after having to close one store he'd acquired in 2009 and amid sli

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

Census Bureau: June Retail Sales Up

June retail trade sales were down 0.6% (±0.5%) from the prior month, but up 5.0%(±0.7%) from June 2009, according to advance reports issued by the U.S. Census Bureau…

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…

CORRECTION: Sports Chalet

The results of Sport Chalet, Inc.’s fiscal quarter results were incorrectly reported in last week’s review of industry retail results for the period ended May 1…

Leupold Tactical Optical Adds to Sales Force for LE Market

Leupold's Tactical Optics Division has named Tim O'Connor as its new Law Enforcement Sales Manager. He serves the law enforcement community with three sales rep groups: DeMilt Associates, LLC; National Sales & Marketing Group; and Wills & Associ

Nike Announces New Leaders for China and North America

Nike Inc. announced new geographic leadership in Greater China and North America. Nike veteran Craig Cheek will become vice president and general manager of Greater China. Elliott Hill will replace Cheek to lead the North American geography…

KEEN Introduces Eco-Friendly Trade Show Booth

The new KEEN trade show booth uses reclaimed, recycled and repurposed materials, reflecting the company's commitment to uniting innovative design and sustainability…