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Under Armour Renews Chicago Cubs Deal; Suit Dropped
Under Armour reached a new “multi-million dollar multi-year deal” with The Chicago Cubs to remain the only advertiser on the outfield wall at Wrigley Field. The new arrangement comes after the Cubs dropped its lawsuit involving a multi-million dollar spon
Sports, Inc. Presents Awards
Sports, Inc. presented its annual awards at its Spring Outdoor Show in Phoenix, AZ. Lafayette Shooters & Western Wear won Store of the Year; Wigwam Mills, Vendor of the Year; and David McDaniel, Smith & Wesson, was named Salesperson of the Year. The natio
Gottschalks Inc. to Liquidate
Gottschalks, the department store chain based in Fresno, CA, will be liquidated after it failed to attract a buyer willing to operate the company going forward. A joint venture of liquidators including SB Capital Group LLC, Tiger Capital Group LLC, Great
River’s End Inks Deal With TaylorMade-adidas
River's End Trading Co., based in Minneapolis, reached an agreement with TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company to provide the Ashworth golf apparel brand to the ad specialty market. Ashworth was acquired by TaylorMade-adidas last November…
Quiksilver Europe Makes Management Changes
Quiksilver Europe, based in St Jean de Luz, France, named Pierre Boccon-Liaudet as chief financial officer and José Cledera as chief operations officer. They will be reporting directly to Pierre Agnes, president of Quiksilver Europe and on a functional le
Great Outdoor Provision Co. Hires New Buyer
Great Outdoor Provision Co. has added Travis Zarins to its team of professional buyers. A manager for the company for the past 14 years, Zarins will now take on buying responsibilities for the North Carolina-based specialty retailer…
Shoe Pavilion to Sell Intellectual Property
Shoe Pavilion has hired IP Recovery, Inc., an intellectual property asset disposition and advisory services company, to manage the sale of Shoe Pavilion’s intellectual property and intangible assets portfolio. The assets for sale include, the Shoe Pavilio
NBA Launches First-Ever Green Week
The National Basketball Association (NBA), in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), launched its inaugural “Green Week.” From April 2 to April 10, all NBA teams will generate awareness and funding to protect the environment throug
Nike Sues Two Chinese Companies
Nike is suing two Chinese companies for copying one of its logos – a silhouette of former basketball star Michael Jordan slam-dunking, according to China Daily…
Counterfeit Golf Equipment Seized in Beijing
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group announced that raids to a factory in Beijing resulted in the seizure of nearly 10,000 pieces of counterfeit golf equipment, including more than 740 assembled golf clubs, 1,500 club heads, 4,70
Trade Groups Protest New Child Safety Requirements
Scores of manufacturing trade associations, including the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and Bicycle Products Suppliers Association, descended on Washington on April 1 to help fight to amend the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The Act
Schutt Sports Seeks City Support to Stay In Litchfield, IL
Schutt Sports is seeking assistance from the city of Litchfield, IL, in building a new $5 million facility. The company said it is being courted by other states to relocate its headquarters. The company was founded in Litchfield in 1918…
Rocky Extends Credit Facility
Rocky Brands, Inc. said it has amended its credit facility with GMAC Commercial Finance LLC to extend the facility’s maturity through April 30, 2012. The credit facility was originally scheduled to mature on Jan. 5, 2010. In addition, the amendment reduce
Burton Founders Eliminate Own Salaries as Layoffs Occur
Burton implemented cost savings initiatives last week as it reduced head count and implemented a reduction in salaries across the board. In a move that should likely garner more attention than it has, Burton owners Jake and Donna Carpenter have chosen to
The Walking Company to Restructure After Tough Q4
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. reported fourth quarter net sales increased 3.9% to $ 79.6 million from $76.6 million last year as full year sales grew 3.5% to $241.5 million from $233.3 million in 2007. Sales growth was primarily due to the addition o
