DVS to Stop Using Infringing Louis Vitton-esque Pattern

Louis Vuitton Malletier SA and DVS Shoe Company, Inc, doing business as Podium Distribution, have resolved the matter between them regarding the alleged infringement of Louis Vuitton’s registered trademarks and copyrights for sandals, slip-on shoes, athle

Stride Rite Names Caruse as SVP/CAO

The Stride Rite Corporation of Collective Brands, Inc. has promoted Frank Caruso to senior vice president and chief administrative officer reporting to Gregg Ribatt, who was named president and chief executive officer of Stride Rite yesterday…

Under Armour Looks to Expand Workforce and Workspace

According to local reports, Under Armour Inc. plans to significantly expand its work force, adding approximately 300 new members to its current 450-strong workforce. To help cope with this increased headcount, the company plans to renovate warehouse space

Mervyns’ CEO Resigns

Mervyns' chief executive officer Rick Leto has resigned after three years on the job. Leto was instrumental in downsizing the chain and refocusing it on moderate prices and minority populations. Charles Kurth, currently senior vice president and chie

Collective Brands Names New Stride Rite CEO

The Stride Rite Corporation of Collective Brands, Inc. has hired Gregg Ribatt as the president and chief executive officer for The Stride Rite Corporation reporting to Matt Rubel, president and chief executive officer of Collective, to lead and direct the

Aetrex Adds Director of Sales for Shoe Retail Channel

Aetrex Worldwide reports that John Brewer has joined the company as director of sales for the Shoe Retail Channel. Brewer had previously been the General Manager for Neil M. Footwear where he was involved in many facets of the company including design, ma

Puma Adds Corporate Sportlifestyle PR Manager

Kerstin Neuber (35) recently joined the Sportlifestyle company's Corporate Communications Team in Herzogenaurach as Corporate PR Manager. The former journalist worked for Reuters news agency in London and Frankfurt, covering stock markets and listed

VF Corp. Shakes Up Leadership Structure

VF Corp. will make several changes to its management structure as incoming President and CEO Eric Wiseman takes the helm on January 1st. George Derhofer, 54, SVP – Global Operations, has decided to retire at the end of the year. Mike Gannaway, who has bee

Brine Sponsors Georgetown Men’s Lacrosse Team

Brine Corp has signed a five-year official equipment supplier agreement with the Georgetown University Men’s Lacrosse team. The Hoyas will take the field in the spring of 2008 using the latest Brine sticks, handles and protective equipment…

Quiksilver Raises $65,000 in ‘Movember’

This past Movember (the month formerly known as November), Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight, eight-time world champion Kelly Slater and 180 Quiksilver employees from the U.S.A., France and Australia offices put down their razors and grew out their “mo” (Austra

DC Opens Flagship Store in L.A.

DC has opened its second flagship store at 8025 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. For the Southern California-based company, the Los Angeles store provides the ability to offer a total DC brand experience in its own backyard…

The Walking Co. Plans 8 New Openings Before Holidays

The Walking Company has opened seven new stores in November with an additional eight new locations scheduled for pre-holiday opening. These new store openings are in addition to the eight locations to be acquired in the pending purchase of the Natural Com

Element 21 Golf Signs Endorsement Deal with Maltbie

Element 21 Golf Company has signed a two-year endorsement agreement with 5-time PGA winner and NBC golf commentator Roger Maltbie. Under the terms of the contract, Mr. Maltbie will endorse Element 21 Golf equipment including golf club shafts, golf club dr