Tilly’s Opens 103rd Store
Tilly’s, the surf and skate chain, opened its 103rd location in Hamilton Mall in Mays Landing, NJ, and said it will open “numerous stores” in 2009. The openings will include locations in California, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. Tilly’s will host it
Beretta Names New Rep Group
Beretta USA recently selected Maschmedt & Associates as their new sales representative group covering the Western sales territory…
Puma NA Partners on Swimwear License
PUMA North America named Blue Water Design Group the official licensee of PUMA Swimwear and Beachwear for women in the US market. As part of this relationship, Blue Water will be responsible for design, merchandising, sales and marketing for the collectio
Dorel Recreational/Leisure Segment Names New Agency
The Recreational/Leisure segment of Dorel Industries, Inc. manufacturers and marketers of the Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and Mongoose cycling brands and SUGOI Apparel, has named Cossette New York as its agency of record…
Illinois Launches HunterExam.com’s Interactive Hunter Education Course
Illinois is the latest state to adopt the HunterExam.com interactive hunter education course as an option to prepare for hunting certification. The new HunterExam online course allows students to complete coursework online before attending required classr
NSGA: Used Sports Equipment Purchases Fall Below $1 Billion
Consumers purchased $969 million in used sporting goods equipment in 2008, according to a report just released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). The used sporting goods equipment market had exceeded $1 billion the previous two years. Sale
Life Fitness VP of EMEA Joins European Health and Fitness Association
Frank van de Ven, vice president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Life Fitness, has been chosen as a board member for the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA). Van de Ven will join fellow EHFA leaders in the industry to govern and incr
Honduran Earthquake Looks to be ‘Non-Event’
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Honduras on Thursday appears to have largely spared the major apparel plants operating in the region. Fruit of the Loom, Gildan Activewear and Hanesbrands all reported only minor damages to their facilties and no s
Columbia Confiscates Counterfeit Products in Thailand
Columbia Sportswear Company said authorities in Thailand have confiscated more than 4,700 counterfeit Columbia products from four retail outlets and two related warehouses…
Forzani Responds to Activist Shareholder
The activist group investor targeting Forzani Group Ltd. said last week it has the support of a large institutional shareholder in its fight to adding two proposed nominees to the Canadian retailer’s board…
Columbia to Launch Online Retail Site
Columbia Sportswear announced the launch of its new business-to-consumer online channel. Columbia’s e-commerce sites will showcase “The Science of the Greater Outdoors” and explore how the company’s product technologies protect consumers from the elements
Weatherby Announces The Promotion Of Aaron Smith To Marketing Manager
Aaron Smith, who originally joined Weatherby in 2005 as marketing coordinator now will manages major communication projects in both the print and digital areas, including the annual catalog and Web site, as well as advertising and e-mail campaigns. Smith
Stromgren Reiterates Legality of Girdles with Thigh Pads
In response to questions concerning the legality of thigh pads in an integrated football compression girdle following an April article in SGD TEAM Business magazine, Stromgren Athletics, a leader in football compression clothing and protective performance
Phoenix Mercury, Lifelock Partner for Branded WNBA Team Jersey
The Phoenix Mercury and LifeLock have entered a multi-year marketing partnership to launch the first-ever branded jersey in WNBA or NBA history, said Phoenix Mercury President and COO Jay Parry and LifeLock CEO Todd Davis…
AYSO Continues Partnership with Molten USA
Molten USA has released a new official AYSO-branded soccer ball with the traditional AYSO logo as its first product of a new two-year licensing agreement with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)…
