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May 13, 2013
Bebe beefs up board

Bebe has named global entrepreneur Narry Singh to the company’s board of directors.

May 1, 2013
Spectrum thinks over repositioning manufacturing

During the Spectrum Brands second-quarter earnings call, the Madison, Wis.-based company showed interest in bringing back some offshore production.

April 15, 2013
Dr Pepper turns to crowdsourcing for new ad star

Dr Pepper is on a quest to find one one-of-a-kind fan to feature in its upcoming advertisements.

April 15, 2013
Dr Pepper turns to crowdsourcing for new ad star

Dr Pepper is on a quest to find one one-of-a-kind fan to feature in its upcoming advertisements.

March 4, 2013
New appointments named at Quicksilver

Quiksilver has announced the appointments of Tom Hartge as global head of footwear and Kasey Mazzone as global head of supply chain.

January 17, 2013
Reebok leaps into obstacle racing

Global fitness brand Reebok has entered into a multi-year partnership with Spartan Race that will see Reebok as the title sponsor of the global race series.

January 3, 2013
Former Disney exec new president, CEO of Quiksilver

Former Disney executive Andy Mooney has been appointed as president and CEO of Quiksilver.

December 21, 2012
Sainsbury names gold medal board member

Leading U.K. retailer J. Sainsbury named Jean Tomlin to its board as a non-executive director, effective January 1, 2013.

December 13, 2012
Pitney Bowes wins big postal contract

STAMFORD, Conn. — Pitney Bowes has landed a six-year contract with the U.S. Postal Service.

In accordance with the contract, valued at up to $32 million for meters and meter supplies, Pitney Bowes will provide USPS with support and maintenance of its network of postal meters. USPS will be able to nationally standardize its meter needs using a single leading edge design. The contract also includes the provision of systems and support to meet the U.S. Joint Military Postal Command’s needs nationally and internationally.

December 10, 2012
Columbia takes to the slopes, heads for the Olympics

Columbia Sportswear Company will sponsor three freestyle ski teams during the 2012-13 World Cup season and the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

November 30, 2012
Beer and boxing a winning combination for Tecate

Tecate returns to the ring Saturday, December 8, to sponsor the fourth boxing showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.

November 30, 2012
Beer and boxing a winning combination for Tecate

Tecate returns to the ring Saturday, December 8, to sponsor the fourth boxing showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez.

November 27, 2012
Target intensifies Canadian brand building efforts

Target is working its way across Canada beginning this week by hosting special events in 20 cities to build interest in the planned opening of 124 stores in 2013.

November 8, 2012
Zale hopes Shaq line is a slam dunk

Zale Corp. has partnered with Shaquille O'Neal for a new, exclusive collection of men’s jewelry.

October 31, 2012
Team Target adds Canadian talent

Target added to its roster of action sports athletes recently with the signing of Canadian freeskier Rosalind Groenewoud.

August 29, 2012
Target Olympic partner shares views on sponsorships

Believe in the brand and don’t take on too many partnerships is the advice Olympic gold medalist and long time Target partner Shaun White offered to fellow Olympians enjoying new found celebrity in the wake of the summer games.

April 5, 2012
Dick's gets in the U.K. sporting goods game

Dick's Sporting Goods is looking into opportunities beyond the United States and has agreed to make a 20 million pounds Sterling strategic investment in JJB Sports plc, a leading U.K. sports retailer.

February 22, 2012
Buzz-building activities pop-up in Toronto

Today promises to be a special one for 25 Toronto area residents -- assuming their definition of special involves waiting in line for the opportunity to purchase up to three Jason Wu products at a Target pop-up store in Toronto and have their photo taken with the designer and Target’s mascot dog Bullseye.

February 9, 2012
Spalding serves up another endorsement

In time for the upcoming Olympic Games in London, Spalding has snagged Misty May-Treanor, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the current no. 1-ranked American volleyball player in the world, for a long-term marketing, licensing and promotional agreement with the brand.

December 16, 2011
Shaun White brings style to Target home

Target announced that its Shaun White home line will debut at Target stores and Target.com the week of Dec. 26.

November 28, 2011
There’s always next year for brand Bullseye

Few vehicles on the NASCAR circuit look as good or are as identifiable on the track as the No. 42 Target Chevrolet with its red-and-white color scheme and distinctive Bullseye logo adorning the hood. Unfortunately for Target, style doesn’t count for anything in auto racing and driver Juan Pablo Montoya failed to win a race this year.

September 20, 2011
Target Timberwolves stadium deal a slam dunk

Target announced that it will retain the naming rights for the Target Center, which is home to the Minnesota Timberwolves, through a three-year extended agreement with AEG Facilities, which manages the stadium, and the Timberwolves.

July 29, 2011
Gilte Group names editorial director for women's category

Gilt Groupe Inc., a members-only online shopping destination, has named Melissa Liebling-Goldberg as editorial director for the women's category, effective immediately.

March 28, 2011
Sports Authority named official sponsor of Major League Lacrosse

Sports Authority has been named the official partner of Major League Lacrosse, the league announced.

March 23, 2011
Tommy Bahama names SVP marketing

Terry Pillow, CEO of the Tommy Bahama Group, has announced the appointment of Rob Goldberg as SVP marketing.

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