Trademark Case Against Converse Reinstated

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals panel agreed to reinstate a trademark infringement and trademark dilution lawsuit filed by Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta Sororities and Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma Frater

Under Armour Offers Glimpse at Cleated Footwear Line

Under Armour revealed its cleated footwear line. Slated for retail launch beginning June 3, 2006, Under Armour Performance Footwear is the latest development from the company April 15th will be the first time that consumers will be able to view mod

Spira Offers $1 million to Boston Marathon Winner

Spira Footwear is offering anyone who can win the Boston Marathon in their shoes a $1 million prize, paid out over the course of 20 years. During an interview on Forbes.com, company CEO David Krafsner said that so far two Kenyan runners are the only ones

HO Sports Adds New Marketing Faces

Ryan Lamos has joined the HO Sports Co, Inc. team as Field Marketing Manager and Dave Wingerter as HO Ski Product Marketing Manager. Ryan will be based in Orlando and in his new role he will also serve as team manager for Hyperlite Wakeboards and Wakeskat

Mammut Promotes Cunningham to U.S. National Sales Manager

Mammut Sports Group USA promoted Jeff Cunningham to National Sales Manager for the Mammut, Raichle, and Ajungilak brands. Cunningham will be stepping away from his role as Marketing Director, and will transition to his new role leading the sales force fo

NSGA: South Atlantic Sporting Goods Sales Up 26%

In the South Atlantic states – DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL – overall sporting goods store sales grew 26.4% from the 1997 Census versus total U.S. growth of 23.5%. Sales for 2002 in the South Atlantic states reached $3.94 billion. Of that amount, $2

Kellwood Completes New Credit Facility

Kellwood Company completed a $400 million five-year Asset Based Lending credit facility. This new facility, along with $433 million of cash and cash equivalents as of January 31, provide ample liquidity and financial flexibility to meet the operating, str

Nike Supports Doernbecher Freestyle Project

Nike and Doernbecher Children's Hospital have teamed up for the second annual Doernbecher Freestyle project, which provides the opportunity for artistically inclined young patients battling serious illness to design Nike footwear. Working with Nike d

OIWC Seeks Nominations for First Ascent Award

The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is accepting nominations for the second annual OIWC First Ascent Award. This award recognizes a woman new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership. The winner will be rewarded with a scholar

Skechers Joins SandP Small Cap Index

Standard & Poor's shuffled several indices due to the recent acquisition of Guidant Corp. by Boston Scientific Corp. As a result, Legg Mason Inc. will replace Guidant Corp. in the S&P 500; Oshkosh Truck Corp. will replace Legg Mason in the S&P MidCap