New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. signed Jenny Barringer, who competed for the United States in the 3,000-meter steeplechase race at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, to a multi-year endorsement deal…
Month: January 2010
REI Names Smith Optics Vendor Partner of the Year for 2009
REI named Smith Optics, Inc. as its 2009 Vendor Partner of the Year at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. REI cited “shared values, product inspiration and innovation, and outstanding financial results in an extraordinarily challenging year” a
Philadelphia University Student Win OR Design Competition
On Saturday January 23, Faith Anderson, a design student from Philadelphia University, was named the winner of the 2010 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Project OR…
Nike Releases Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report
Nike Inc released its fiscal 2007 to 2009 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report which outlines the next evolution of its CR strategy from a risk management, philanthropic and compliance model to a long-term strategy focused on innovation, collaboration, tr
Nokia Offers Free GPS Maps with Smartphones
Nokia will begin offering GPS maps free in a move many expect to further spur smartphone sales and cut into sales of handheld GPS only devices. The Finnish cell phone company said it will offer a new version of Ovi Maps for its smartphones that includes h
NC Legislator Defends NFL’s Right to Enter Exclusive Apparel Deals
U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) on Thursday said the National Football League has a right to enter into exclusive agreements with apparel companies, including VF Corp., and not be in violation of anti-trust laws, according to a statement from VF Corp…
Palmguard Sponsors Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League has inked a deal to have Palmgard International, Inc. become the official glove of the SIFL. The partnership will allow for Palmgard International, Inc. extensive marketing opportunities benefiting from the SIFL's conc
RECALL: Horizon Fitness/LIVESTRONG Elliptical Trainers
About 18,000 Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG fitness elliptical trainers are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Johnson Health Tech North America Inc…
Finish Line Boosts Quarterly Dividend
Finish Line Inc. boosted its quarterly dividend by 33% to 4 cents a share from 3 cents previously. The quarterly cash dividend will be payable March 15, 2010 to shareholders of record as of February 26, 2010…
Tefron Names CEO
Tefron Ltd. appointed Amit Meridor as its chief executive officer, effectiv, January 21. He has over 15 years of experience in the textile industry, executive managerial experience in business development, special situations and turnaround programs…
Yue Yuen’s FY09 Sales Increase 2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited said total revenues rose 2% in its year ended Sept. 30, to $5.01 billion. Net profit attributable to equity holders of the company decreased by 0.9% year on year to approximately $464.7 million, or 28 cents a share..
ZOIC Clothing Emerges as Independent Brand
ZOIC Clothing, a casual cycling apparel brand, has returned to its roots as an independent company. The brand is now under the ownership of Eric Swenson and Paul Wyandt, who over the last five years as employees of Nitches, Inc. engineered the reemergenc
Colorado Resorts Embrace SIA Snow Show with Lift Ticket Coupons
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) and 21 of its member resorts are offering free and two-for-one skiing and riding to the more than 17,000 people expected to attend SIA's first-ever Snow Show in Denver. Additionally, Ski Country member resorts are ho
The North Face Names VP, Global Product
The North Face named former Nike executive Philip Hamilton as its VP of global product. Hamilton will be responsible for leading global product strategy to continually drive and execute innovative products…
Knife Rights Launches State Knife Law Preemption Campaign
Knife Rights has launched a national preemption campaign in Arizona. At the request of Knife Rights, Arizona Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Gray, has introduced SB1153, reference titled, “State Preemption: Knives,” which will protect knife owners, knife co
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