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
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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
DSW Plans New Campus in Columbus, Ohio
DSW Inc. plans to create a corporate campus in Columbus, Ohio, to accommodate its continued growth. Plans call for a new 150,000 square foot office expansion to be combined with the existing 700,000 square foot distribution center and offices, creating a
Life is Good Partners with Newland Communities
Life is good has established a partnership with Newland Communities, a developer of master-planned communities. The partnership will extend the reach of the Life is good Pumpkin Festival, allowing Newland Communities to host the festivals in their communi
Execute Sports Inks EU Distribution Deal with UDT
Execute Sports, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with UDT Distribution Corporation. Under the agreement, UDT will retain exclusive rights for the sales and marketing of the Academy Snowboard Company brand throughout Europe. UDT is required to
Intrawest Doubles Fiscal 2006 Earnings; Shareholders to Consider Buy-Out
Intrawest Corporation, fiscal 2006 income from continuing operations was $55.3 million compared with $24.1 million in 2005. Income per share from continuing operations for the year, on a fully diluted basis, increased to $1.12 per share in 2006 from $0.50
Timberland Becomes more Transparent with Footwear Packaging
The Timberland Company has launched a new environmentally-friendlier packaging for its footwear products and a product information label that details aspects of the company's environmental and community footprint. The new packaging and labeling will
Ibex Finds A Different Source for Renewable Energy – Cows
Ibex Outdoor Clothing is adding cows to its stable of renewable suppliers – for energy. Ibex, with its headquarters and warehouse in Woodstock, VT and sales across North America, Europe and Asia, has signed up to receive all of its electricity from CVPS C
Jackson Kayaks and Patagonia Team-up to Recycle Boats
Kayakers can recycle their old boats at the legendary Gauley Fest this year thanks to a partnership between Jackson Kayak and Patagonia. The goal of the Take Back/Give Back program is to reduce landfill waste and backyard clutter, by recycling and, when p
Global Sources’ Survey Shows Increasing Prices in China
Global Sources' third Bi-Annual China Supplier Survey shows that 70% of mainland China manufacturers plan to raise export prices in the next 12 months — up from 63% at the end of the second half of 2005. Higher metal and plastic prices, higher domes
Y.P.S. Inc. Wins Thule Agency of the Year
Y.P.S. Inc. of Seattle, WA recently won Thule's Agency of the Year honors. The Y.P.S. team of Ned Johnson, Kathy Southard, Steve Plass, and Rob Scott were recognized for the strong sales and service they demonstrated in 2005, in which they pioneered
Panoptx Promotes Meller to Sales Manager
Panoptx promoted Lance Meller to national sales manager for all distribution channels. Previously, as sales manager for the marine and snow channels, Meller successfully increased sales volume. The appointment is effective immediately…
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