During 2006, the International Chamber of Commerce's BASCAP Intelligence Reports monitored 1,647 global incidents of intellectual property theft focusing exclusively on copyright and trademark infringement. A total value of US$1.9 billion was measur
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Aravon Names Aron as Product Manager
Aravon added footwear industry veteran, Cathleen Aron, as Product Manager. Aron comes to the brand with eight years of experience in the footwear industry. As Product Manager, Aron will work in cross-functional teams to successfully develop, design, manag
Stride Rite Extend Hilfiger Footwear License
The Stride Rite Corporation extended its licensing agreement with Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc. through December 31, 2008. The license was originally signed in 2000 and covers footwear…
Gildan First Quarter Sales Benefit from Acquisition
Gildan Activewear, Inc. reported a 54.4% increase in sales in the first quarter to $185.8 million from $120.3 million last year. The company benefitted from its acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiers, which added $42.6 million to the sales line for the qua
Nation’s Best Sports Partners With Camp Invention
Nation’s Best Sports is partnering with Camp Invention, a program of the nonprofit National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation, based in Akron, Ohio.
The Camp Invention program is a weeklong experience that offers math and science enrichment activities
New Balance Launches NBx Focused on Running
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. plans to refocus its commitment on dedicated runners with the launch of its NBx campaign for 2007. This multi-faceted campaign will include print advertising, online elements, outdoor (guerilla advertising), event sponsorsh
Casual Male Files Suit Against Cutter and Buck
On January 29, 2007, Casual Male Retail Group, Inc., and Casual Male RBT, LLC filed a lawsuit against Cutter & Buck Inc. and others alleging that, among other things, Cutter & Buck improperly interfered with certain of Casual Male's relationships wit
NBA Plans to Up Retail Presence at All-Star Game
The National Basketball Association and XP Events are taking a new approach to merchandising at NBA All-Star 2007 in an effort to meet the increased demand for NBA All-Star products in Las Vegas. The scope of product and merchandising activities for offic
Metal Mulisha Names Director of Marketing
Matthew Gleason was promoted to Director of Marketing for the Metal Mulisha brand. He will be heading up all marketing and public relations operations out of the brand's office in Irvine…
Suitor Found for Time4 Media
Bonnier AB, a family-owned media group based in Sweden with operations in more than 20 countries and particular focus on northern Europe, has reached an agreement to purchase Time4 Media and The Parenting Group, from Time Inc. The combined operations have
Coleman Co. Parent Expects 20% Sales Jump
Jarden Corporation estimated that its net earnings for the fiscal year will be approximately $3.85 billion, up approximately 20.3% from last year's $3.2 billion. Consolidated Segment Earnings, effectively EBITDA without reorganization and acquisition
Icebreaker Plans Portland Design Center
Icebreaker will open a global design center in Portland, Oregon. In conjunction with the new design center, the company has also appointed Sandy Larowe as VP of product design. Larowe will establish a US-based global design team to work closely with the
VF Completes Eagle Creek Acquisition
VF Outdoor, Inc. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Eagle Creek, Inc. Terms were not disclosed. VF expects the Eagle Creek brand to add approximately $30 million to 2007 revenues and to sustain high single-digit sales growth over the ne
Reef Board Build-Off Raises $30k in Total
The Reef Board Build-Off showcased and auctioned off an impressive array of one-of-a-kind surfboards at the ASR tradeshow this past weekend. The event raised over $20,000 with proceeds going to each shapers charity of choice. Rich Pavel came out on top af
Clif Bar Returns as Mavericks Sponsor
In an ongoing effort to protect and preserve Half Moon Bay, the Mavericks surf break and its surrounding environment, Clif Bar & Co. will return as a partner for The 2007 Mavericks Surf Contest. In addition to the purchase of wind energy credits to offse
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