Sporting Goods

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Under an initiative approved by the Board, Fortune Brands would become a pure-play spirits company, spin off home and security to shareholders, and either sell or spin off its golf business.

The event is partof a five-market tour, visiting JCPenney stores around the country.

The California-based company has purchased Centric's Product Specification, Sourcing, Calendar Management and Line Planning modules.

Columbia expands its portfolio of innovative outdoor technologies, adding superior construction methods for waterproof, breathable footwear and gloves.

Lifetime has agreed to purchase all of Dragonfly Innovation's assets, including its intellectual property, trademark portfolio, manufacturing equipment, inventory and its retailer contracts.

Columbia replicates the same product assortment that is available on its e-commerce site for its mobile site using a Demandware application.

Hillerich & Bradsby Co. has been in the sporting goods business for more than 100 years with well-known divisions like Louisville Slugger and PowerBilt Golf. Recently, the company's partnership with an internationally renowned orthopedic hand surgeon opened up a whole new league of possibilities for the company.