Wilson Sporting Goods has named Sean O’Brien as global footwear director for Racquet Sports. In his new position, O’Brien will be responsible for all aspects of Wilson’s footwear development and marketing on a global level…
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Amer Opens Ogden HQ
Amer Sports Corporation has opened its doors in Ogden, Utah, the new headquarters for its recently created Winter & Outdoor U.S. unit. Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor includes the brands Salomon, Atomic and Suunto. ASWO is led by President/General Manager
Genesco Sues Finish Line to Force Marriage…
When looking at the courtship of Genesco, Inc. and its coveted position in the mall, it’s hard to remember a deal in recent history that has had more ups and downs or that has gotten more personal. The latest salvo was launched on Friday morning as Genes
Dick’s Sporting Goods Rolls Out ACG Private Brand; Inks Deal on RBK Branded Apparel…
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand its “private brands” strategy, announcing Monday at the annual Bank of America Securities Investor Conference that they have inked a deal with Reebok to design, source, market, and sell Reebok athletic apparel und
Crocs Fights Off Escalator Talk…
Crocs spent much of last week defending itself over reports that countless people, particularly young children, wearing their shoes were getting their toes caught in escalators. Incidents were reported to have occurred over the last few months in Singapor
ITECH Named Official NHL Visor…
Mission-ITECH Hockey has entered into a multi-year agreement with the NHL for the company’s ITECH brand to become the Official Visor and Goalie Mask of the league. As a result of the partnership, the NHL Shield will begin appearing on all ITECH facial and
GSI and QVC Report Success from NFL Partnership
QVC and GSI Commerce Inc. report success from their recent partnership to sell NFL merchandise through QVC.com. The partnership reports that the 20th anniversary of QVC's “Today's Special Value” television program resulted in more than 9,000 cus
Puma Partners with Peace One Day
In 2001 Peace One Day achieved its primary objective; having the UN general assembly adopt a resolution by all UN member states to formally establish an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence. This International Day of Peace is September 21st. To
Now Available in California: Kangaroo Leather
The California State Senate and Assembly passed Senate Bill 880, which repeals the 37-year ban on the “importation or sale of kangaroo parts or products in California.” The ban included the sale of kangaroo leather soccer shoes, which is legal in the othe
Mission-ITECH Named Official Visor of the NHL
Mission-ITECH Hockey has entered into a multi-year agreement with NHL Enterprises L.P. (NHL), which will now see the company’s ITECH brand designated as the Official Visor and Goalie Mask of the league. As a result of this partnership, the NHL Shield will
NRF: Credit Crunch to Damper Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation expects sales for the upcoming 2007 holiday season to rise 4.0% this year to $474.5 billion. The 2007 holiday sales increase is expected to fall below the ten-year average of 4.8%. It would represent the slowest holiday sale
Payless Names SVP, General Merchandising Manager, Int’l
Payless ShoeSource hired Scott Ramsland as senior vice president, general merchandising manager, international, reporting to Matt Rubel, chief executive officer and president, Payless…
Under Armour Signs Sponsorship Deal With Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Under Armour, Inc. signed a multi-faceted sponsorship that includes advertising rights for Under Armour throughout Air Canada Centre during Leafs' home games through the 2009-2010 season. In addition to the advertising rig
Everlast Closes Merger At $33 Per Share
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has completed and closed on the merger with Brands Holdings after receiving shareholder approval at a special meeting of Everlast's shareholders held on September 19, 2007. In the transaction, each issued and outstanding share
Aldila Extends ‘Dutch Auction’ Following Explosion at Factory
Aldila, Inc. has extended the deadline for shareholders to respond to its pending “Dutch auction” tender offer to acquire shares of its common stock following news of an explosion in one of its factories in China. The new deadline for shareholders to resp
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