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Icebreaker Names Design Director

Icebreaker has appointed Keryn Francisco as global product design director. She spent the last six years with Nike, Inc. as global design director – women’s training from 2008 to 2010…

Bauer, USA Hockey Form Hockey Safety Panel

Bauer Hockey initiated a new newly-created hockey panel in an effort to strengthen communication surrounding safety issues such as concussion awareness and management, and neck injury prevention around the sport. The safety panel includes representatives

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…

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

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…

Report: Nike to Gain NFL Apparel Licensing Rights

National Football League owners will be presented with a proposal on Tuesday to award the league's apparel and sideline rights to Nike Inc., according to various news reports. Reebok has been the NFL's apparel licensing partner since 2001…

GSI Commerce to Open Customization Center in Louisville

GSI Commerce held the grand opening of the company's new customization facility in Louisville. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson on Monday joined NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and officials from GSI Commerce at the eve

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