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*** Sports Business NEWS ***

Fleet Feet Expands Annual Conference; Honors Store Owners and Vendors

Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference June 27- July 1, 2009. As part of the event, Fleet Feet, Inc. honored its franchise owners and vendors at its annual Awards Dinner. Saucony took home the coveted Fleet Feet Sports Footwear Vendor of the Year award and David Drees, Nike, Inc., received the Fleet Feet Sports Lola Amcher Vendor Customer Service Award... Click for Full Story >>>

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VF Imagewear has officially introduced the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Previously known as VF Activewear, the VF Licensed Sports Group's growth accelerated with the 2007 addition of Majestic Athletic and this year’s opening of a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Easton, PA...(7/2/2009)

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Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its work force at its distribution center and two local ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford...(7/2/2009)

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Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of six national, member-based organizations devoted to conservation and stewardship of our nation’s public lands and waters, has retained Backbone Media to handle its public relations efforts. Effective immediately, Outdoor Alliance will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotion of its policy platforms...(7/2/2009)

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Polo Ralph Lauren will continue its relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) as an Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams for the 2010 and 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games...(7/2/2009)

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Heelys, Inc. has engaged Grant Thornton LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 to replace the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP...(7/2/2009)

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Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories has appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1, 2009. Dillman will establish a Mid-West office and be based in Chicago, IL...(7/2/2009)

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Sports Multiplied, LLC, distributors of the 2XU performance sports apparel brand, have recently appointed new sales reps for apparel and compression product lines in the Northwest, Upper Midwest, and Chicago/Eastern Great Lakes...(7/2/2009)

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Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories, appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1. Dillman will establish a Midwest office and be based in Chicago...(7/2/2009)

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NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported its cash on hand was approximately $8 million at the end of its first quarter ended March 31, remaining consistent with cash on hand at December 31. Debt was approximately $142 million, remaining level with outstanding debt at the close of the year. Due to accounting irregularities, the company had not provided any financial information since the fourth quarter of 2007...(7/1/2009)

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According to UNC officials Wednesday, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels have signed a 10-year deal with Nike to supply athletic equipment and apparel for its sports teams...(7/1/2009)

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