Perry Ellis Extends Swim Contract with Nike
Perry Ellis International has extended its license agreement with Nike, Inc. in which Perry Ellis will continue to design, produce, manufacture and distribute select apparel and swim equipment within North America under the Nike Swim brand through 2014…
Maverik Lacrosse to Sponsor D-III School
Maverik Lacrosse will sponsor the Washington College men's NCAA Division III lacrosse program under the guidance and direction of new head coach Jeff Shirk…
Fila Launches Toning Apparel
Fila USA announced the release of the Fila Body Toning System (BTS), a collection of body toning workout apparel for the women's fitness industry. The Body Toning System will first deliver to Dick's Sporting Goods stores and athletic specialty s
Whistler Blackcomb Files for IPO
North America’s largest ski resort has filed paper work for an initial public offering. Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. of British Columbia said the IPO will allow its parent company Intrawest ULC to divest its stake in the resort. Terms of the dea
Delayed BTS Shoppers Boost September Comps
A lukewarm start to the back-to-school season led to underwhelming growth for August retail, but it would appear anxious retailers can exhale a bit after a surprisingly solid September marked the return of stronger BTS sales as young consumers wait until
Retail CFOs Still See Only Modest Comp Sales Growth in 2010
While significantly more optimistic than a year ago, CFOs at major U.S. retailers are projecting only modest growth for 2010, according to a recent survey by BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading accounting and consulting firms…
Amazon Looks to Expand High-End Retail; Dick’s and TSA Respond
Based on a recent acquisition, e-commerce mogul Amazon, parent company of Zappos, is taking steps into the into the high-end retail space by acquiring BuyVIP, a members-only retail club serving Europe…
Divot Sportswear Acquires Sope Creek
Golf apparel manufacturer Divot’s Sportswear has acquired Atlanta-based resort wear company Sope Creek, according to Divots president Bob Friedman. While plans are for the Divots and Sope Creek sales staffs to remain separate entities, the embroider
August Golf Rounds Down 3.6%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 4.9% in August 2010 compared to August 2009 and down 3.6% on a YTD basis…
New Era Cap Creates Anniversary Design Project
To celebrate New Era Cap Co., Inc.'s 90th anniversary as an international headwear and apparel brand, the company is launching New Era XC later this month. In the U.S., 90 key influencers, tastemakers and passionate fans have been tapped to design a
United Sporting Companies Taps Two Execs
United Sporting Companies has hired two new executives, Chief Information Officer John P. McCarthy and Chief Purchasing Officer Scott Walker, as part of its leadership team…
Vasque Appoints Director of Product Development
Vasque promoted Kyle Rackiewicz to director of product development for outdoor brands at Red Wing, its parent. Rackiewicz has been with the Red Wing group for over five years, first as product manager at Irish Setter and then overseeing design for both Re
Brooks-Range Launches Ambassador Program
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of backcountry and mountaineering equipment, announces the launch of the Brooks-Range Ambassador Program…
Orvis Launches New M-Commerce Site
The Orvis Co. launched an m-commerce site, enabling customers to make purchases from their mobile device. Orvis’ mobile channel now reaches all of its 60 retail locations in the U.S. and U.K. and 350 Orvis dealers worldwide…
IMG Completes Acquisition of ISP Sports
IMG Worldwide, Inc. (IMG), the global sports and media company, has completed its previously announced acquisition of ISP Sports, a U.S. college media rights management company…
