Everlast Worldwide Inc. is back on the licensing wagon, announcing the expansion of a previously existing license with Slace, S.A. de C.V. of Anahuac, Mexico. Whether this will lead to the deluge of deals seen several months ago will be seen, but for now,
Month: October 2006
Mossimo Inks New S. American Distribution Deal
Mossimo Inc. signed a new license agreement with Falabella, a leading better department store chain in South America. Falabella will exclusively carry Mossimo in their stores in Chile, Argentina and Peru and soon in Columbia.
Chisco and Chums to Merge into Single Company…
A major shake-up took place in the outdoor and action sports accessories markets as Chums and Chisco intend to merge into a single entity that will be headquartered in Chisco’s current Salt Lake facility and warehouse. Plans call for all manufacturing fo
ITF Resolves Manufacturer Logo Dispute…
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) and the Grand Slam Committee have reached an agreement with adidas, Nike, and Puma resolving disputes and creating a common standard on the use of manufacturer’s identification on tennis apparel for ITF tournament
EU Makes Footwear Duties Permanent…
On Thursday, the European Union passed what has been called a “compromise” footwear anti-dumping tariff, which will levy a 16.5% charge on footwear manufactured in China and a 10% charge on Vietnamese footwear. Of the 25 EU nations in Brussels, nine count
Wolverine Increases Guidance on Strong Q3…
Wolverine World Wide saw earnings outpace high-single-digit sales increases for the third quarter and the company’s Outdoor Group again led the way. Wolverine’s Heritage Brands Group and Hush Puppies brand reported significant sales increases, while the W
Icon Health and Fitness Directors Buy-Out Investment Firms…
In an SEC filing, Icon Health & Fitness disclosed that three of its company directors, Gary E. Stevenson, Scott R. Watterson, and Robert C. Gay, effectively bought-out several of Icon's equity investors, including Bain Capital and Inverness/Phoenix P
Fitness Quest v eBAY Users…
Fitness Quest has filed suit against 23 different eBay users who allegedly sold and marketed counterfeit AB Lounge abdominal exercise machines. In court documents obtained by Sports Executive Weekly, Fitness Quest claims it has spent over $50 million in a
Nocona Pushes South of the Border…
Nocona Athletic Goods Company plans to more directly market to the Mexican market with a new joint venture that will be called Nokona/Mexicana. The partners in Mexico were described as a group of individuals familiar with the region and not a previously
adidas Nutmegs Nike with Mexican Football Deal…
adidas and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) have entered a long-term partnership that will last until 2014. The agreement will become effective on January 10, 2007 and will see adidas supply all national teams of the FMF. Since 2003, Nike had filled
Collegiate Pacific’s Sport Supply Bid Looking Like a Smart Move…
Sport Supply Group, Inc. posted a strong fourth quarter and full year for 2006, especially in the back end and on the bottom line. The news is even better for suitor and would-be owner Collegiate Pacific, who once again laid an offer on the table to acqu
September Sales Get Boost from Cooler Weather…
Cooler average temperatures were the primary driver for better-than-expected sales in the five-week September selling period. The International Council of Shopping Centers cited data from Weather Trends International that indicated the month was the 25th
ispovision Hires New Project Manager
ispovision, the International Trade Show for Premium Sportstyle – Fashion Inspired by Sports, has a new project manager, Sevil Özlük. Ms. Özlük, who is from Stuttgart, Germany, completed her training as an advertising merchant at the Karstadt Department S
Ellington Leather Hires Berendsen as CEO
Martin Berendsen will join Ellington as CEO. A seasoned executive in the footwear industry with an expertise in brand building, he brings more than 20 years’ international experience to the Portland, Oregon-based leather goods company whose bags, totes an
Midwest Mountaineering Joins ROI
Midwest Mountaineering is joining Retailers of the Outdoor Industry (ROI). Midwest Mountaineering becomes ROI's 32nd outdoor specialty retail member. Owned and founded by Rod Johnson, Midwest Mountaineering is the largest outdoor retailer in Minnesot
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