Crocs, Inc. announced that footwear industry and product merchant leader Michelle Poole has been appointed as its senior vice president of global merchandising. In this newly created role, Poole will be responsible for leading the strategy ...
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Shock Doctor has acquired XO Athletic, based in Union, NJ. The strategic acquisition provides access to patented technologies owned by XO along with retail distribution efficiencies that will benefit both brands. Shock Doctor intends to ...
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World Skateboarding Grand Prix (WSGP) will expand in the US next summer, bringing at least three qualifying events to cities across the US, culminating in the first-ever US Skateboarding Championships. The events will include an ...
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Respect Your Universe Inc. conitnued to build out its senior management team with the appointment of Manfred Vollmer as chief operating officer. Manfred joins RYU with 30+ years of international experience in retail, real estate, operations ...
Ecommerce sales accounted for 6.3% of total revenue at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., the largest U.S. based full-line omni-channel sporting, including apparel goods retailer in the second quarter ended August 2, 2014, up from 5.6% in the ...
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Vestis Retail Group, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiary, Everest Merger Sub have completed a cash tender offer, for all outstanding Class A and Class B shares of NASDAQ listed Sport Chalet, Inc. Vestis said, the transaction was completed ...
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AvaTech, a new technology company focused on developing snow safety solutions, has appointed Backbone Media to manage its public relations strategy. "Backbone has the experience and expertise in the snowsports industry, as well as the ...
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Skechers USA, Inc. said it filed a lawsuit against Fila U.S.A. Inc. for selling footwear that infringes on the popular Skechers GO Walk product line. The suit, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of ...
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Town Shoes Limited announced the opening of its first two DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse locations in Canada. DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse will open at Heartland Centre in Mississauga and Woodland Hills in Newmarket, Ontario, on Aug, 7. DSW's ...
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Nike said its popular RiskEverything campaign series around the World Cup including “Risk Everything,” “Winner Stays” and “The Last Game” - have racked up 397 million online views to date. Twenty-three ...
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Sports Direct International plc, the U.K.'s largest sporting goods retailer, announced plans to launch in Australia and New Zealand by forming an online partnership with OzSale.com.au, part of the MySale Group plc. Australia's and New ...
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Dick's Sporting Goods is planning a three-day grand opening celebration, Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, at its new South Park Mall location (2310 S.W. Military Drive) in San Antonio. Dick's will host several giveaways, ...
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The Mexican Football Federation and Adidas announced the extension of their strategic partnership until 2022. The extension agreement comes as a result of the close relationship between both parties since 2007. "We are very pleased to ...
The Schawbel Corporation, the parent of Thermacell Heated Insoles, formed a new business entity, Schawbel Technologies, LLC, following the sale of the Thermacell Mosquito Repellent business to Kinderhook Industries, a New York equity-based ...
Vasque will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer at the Outdoor Retailer show with a special honor to its retail partners. Vasque founder, William D. Sweasy traveled to Europe in the early 60s and discovered outdoor recreation ...
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