John L.A. Wilson, former executive vice president of Wacoal Sports Science Corp., has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. He is a founding member of the three-person team that established the company in 2002 to introduce the CW-X Condi
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Collegiate Pacific Inks Exclusive Deal with The Varsity Group
Collegiate Pacific Inc. has entered into a multi year agreement with Varsity Group Inc. to become their exclusive sporting goods supplier. Under terms of the Agreement, Collegiate Pacific will exclusively assist Varsity in the creation of sporting goods r
Coleman Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Exxel Outdoors
The Coleman Company has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Exxel Outdoors, Inc., in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Coleman asserts that Exxel Outdoors has infringed on three patents relating to unique sleeping
Monopoint Media Launches TheGearJunkie.com
Monopoint Media, based in Minneapolis, will launch the online counterpart to “The Gear Junkie,” Stephen Regenold's
nationally-syndicated newspaper column, at www.THEGEARJUNKIE.com. THEGEARJUNKIE.com is a site devoted to the outdoors, health, fitness,
Shred Alert Hires Backbone Media
Shred Alert, Inc. has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colo. to manage the company’s public relations and product placement initiatives. Backbone Media will promote Shred Alert’s newest styles carried by many of the most reputable outdoor and snow s
Globe International Fiscal 2006 Sales Fall 3.5%
Globe International Limited total revenues slipped 3.5% to A$197.3 million ($147.6 mm) with EBITDA of A$6.2 million ($4.6 mm)for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. The turnaround experienced in the second half of the year resulted in an EBITDA of A$5 mi
Dunham Hires Epley as Marketing Manager
Dunham has hired Brian Eppley as Marketing Services Manager. Eppley comes to the brand with over nine years of sales and marketing experience along with a strong background in footwear and within the industry. As Marketing Services Manger, Eppley will be
Ashworth CEO Resigns; Company Appoints New Chairman and President
Ashworth, Inc. announced several Board of Directors and executive officer changes to be fully implemented over the next five weeks. After ten years of service as Ashworth's CEO and six years as Chairman of the Board, Randall L. Herrel Sr., announced
Eddie Bauer Plans Three New Locations
Eddie Bauer plans to open three new stores. The first will be at the Westfield San Francisco Centre in conjunction with the mall grand opening. The second is will be located at Avenue at West Cobb in Marietta, Ga., and the third is in The Shoppes at Susqu
SGMA: Seniors Look to Fitness
According to SGMA’s SuperStudy of Sports Participation 2006 edition, nine out of the top fifteen most popular athletic pursuits for seniors are fitness-related…
SGMA Helps Keep PEP Funds Flowing
Thanks to the efforts of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association and many of its member company representatives, federal funds continue to be dispersed to provide quality P.E. programs in schools around the United States. On September 5, The U.S. De
Hanesbrands Moves Production to Lower Cost Locations
Hanesbrands Inc. will move production from three plants in the United States and Mexico to lower-cost domestic, Caribbean basin and Central American manufacturing facilities…
New Balance Opens First Mass. Store
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. will open of its first retail store in Massachusetts on September 15, 2006. The store will specialize exclusively in athletic footwear, apparel and accessories…
Nike Pays London Borough for Logo Use
Nike Inc. will pay the London borough of hackney over half a million dollars for the unauthorized use of the borough’s name and crest on a line of World Cup soccer apparel. The logo, a round letter H surrounded by the words “The London Borough of Hackney,
Wal-Mart Continues to Roll-out RFID Technology as Costs Fall
Wal-Mart will bring another 500 stores and clubs online with its RFID (radio frequency identification) initiative by the end of this fiscal year, bringing the total number of its retail locations using the technology to more than 1,000. The company has mo
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