Vans has formed a team in Canada that will assume the responsibility of sell-in and distribution of Vans’ product lines for 2010 and beyond. Vans’ Canadian business will be led by Michel Bilodeau, Director, Sales and Marketing, who is overseeing Vans’ tr
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RECALL: Under Amour Protective Cups
Under Armour, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, has issued a recall for 211,000 protective athletic cups, which the company said can break if hit-thus posing an injury threat to the wearer.
Physical Fitness Bill Introduced in Congress
According to the SGMA, Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) has introduced the Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2009 (PHIT) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The PHIT Act would change current federal tax law to allow for the deduction or use of pre-tax
TapouT Signs Licensing Agreement with Champion Nutrition
TapouT, the mixed-martial arts apparel, gear and lifestyle brand, has signed a licensing agreement with Champion Nutrition to offer sports enthusiasts TapouT Sports Nutrition products. Under this agreement, Champion Nutrition will design, distribute and m
GSI Commerce Q1 Revenues Show Slight Increase
GSI Commerce Inc. said net revenues for the first quarter ended April 4, 2009 increased slightly to $196.5 million from $195.5 million. Non-GAAP net revenues increased 14% to $106.3 million from $93.3 million. Loss from operations was $13.0 million compar
Skechers Q1 Net Earnings Fall, but Beats Expectations
Skechers USA, Inc. net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 fell 10.8% to $343.5 million compared to $384.9 million in the first quarter of 2008. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2009 were $8.2 million versus net earnings of $32.8 million
Genesco Exchanges Convertible Debentures for Common Stock
Genesco Inc. has entered into separate exchange agreements whereby it will acquire and retire $56.4 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.125% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due June 15, 2023 in exchange for the issuance of 3,066,713 shares
Vail Resorts on EPA’s Top 50 Green Energy List
The E.P.A. has released its top 50 green energy list. Combined, these top 50 largest purchases amount to nearly 11.8 billion kilowatt-hours annually, which represents more than 70% of the green power commitments made by all EPA Green Power Partners. Inclu
Mammut Sports Group USA Brings On New Sales Team in the Mid-Atlantic
Mammut Sports Group USA has appointed Mountain Lake Marketing sales agency to represent the brand in the Mid-Atlantic region. The partnership marks another growth step for Mammut as the brand continues to gain market share in North America, with pre-seaso
Amer Sports Sees Q1 Loss Double on Americas Weakness
Amer Sports net sales decreased 2.1% to EUR 355.3 million ($465 mm)in the first quarter ended March 31. In local currencies, net sales decreased by 7%, with Winter and Outdoor net sales flat to the year-ago period, Ball Sports revenues decreasing by 8% an
New Archery Taps Arview as VP Sales/Marketing
New Archery Products announces the hiring of Brady Arview as their new Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Over the last 10 years, Arview has held various management level sales and marketing positions with some of the most highly recognized brands wit
Sport-Haley Names New Board Members
Sport-Haley, Inc. said two new outside board members were elected at the company's recent annual shareholders' meeting. The new directors are Samuel A. Kidston and Lloyd M. Sems. Messrs. Kidston and Sems are also beneficial shareholders of the c
The Forzani Group Establishes Long Term Growth Objectives
The Forzani Group Ltd. announced today that it has established long term growth objectives for the next four to five years. FGL's senior management team will discuss the Company's strategic plan and growth objectives at an Investor Day presenta
Eastern Mtn. Sports Re-Platforms Site with GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce Inc. said Eastern Mountain Sports will re-platform its Web store on GSI’s e-commerce technology solution as part of a multiyear e-commerce technology and order management services agreement. The next-generation EMS online store is scheduled t
Rocky Q1 Revenues, Earnings Drop Despite Cost Cutting
Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the first quarter of 2009 decreased to $50.1 million versus net sales of $60.5 million in the first quarter of 2008. The company reported a net loss of $1.1 million, or (20 cents) per diluted share versus net income o
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