Two Korean-owned, Indonesia-based factories, PT Dong Joe Indonesia and PT Spotec, which produced footwear for adidas and Reebok, closed last year following financial difficulties and the owners leaving the country, according to sources at adidas. Both sup
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Crocs Signs NFL and NHL Licenses
Crocs, Inc. has signed licensing agreements with both the National Football League and the National Hockey League. Both licenses apply to both Crocs footwear to its recently-acquired Jibbitz business. The NFL deal allows Crocs to license agreed logos for
Brine Names Kohler as General Manager
Brine has hired Dale Kohler as the new General Manager for Brine, Corp. In this role, Kohler will oversee Brine's day to day operations as well as finance, sales, marketing IT, and product development…
Kobe Has Top Selling Jersey in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has the most popular jersey in the NBA, moving up three spots from the end of last season, according to the NBA's Most Popular Jersey List. Bryant, who had the most popular jersey during the 2002-03 season, regaine
Timberland Named to Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
The Timberland Company was ranked 78th among the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE magazine. The company cited its commitment to employees and the communities in which they work and live as helping to gain this recognition every year since the
Pizzazz Moves to New, Bigger Offices
Pizzazz Performance Wear has opened a new corporate office and warehouse facility to accommodate increased product demands. The new facility has more than triple the warehousing capacity of the previous warehouse…
CW-X Enters Australia and New Zealand Markets
CW-X has expanded into Australia and New Zealand. It's part of the New York-based Wacoal Sports Science Corp.'s (WSSC) international growth plan targeting English-speaking countries. Last year the company made a successful launch into the Canadi
Ashworth Q4 Loss Widens, Posts Net Income for 2006
Ashworth, Inc. saw net revenue for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2006 decrease 9.3% to $50.2 million from $55.3 million last year. For the quarter, the company posted a net loss of $4.4 million, widened from $2.2 million last year. For the fiscal y
Yaktrax to be Onsite Partner at Winter X Games
At the ESPN Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. this year, Implus Footcare’s Yaktrax Brand will be a partner on-site. The Yaktrax team will be onsite at X Fest, a unique component of the X Games, featuring a sponsor village, live music, interactive parks, demo
Big 5 Sporting Goods Q4 Sales Increase 7.1%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation saw sales for the fiscal fourth quarter increase 7.1% to $234.5 million from net sales of $218.9 million for the same period last year. Same store sales increased 4.2% for the quarter, representing the company's 44th
Perry Ellis Reaffirms Annual Guidance
Perry Ellis International Inc. reaffirmed its guidance in a statement that said the company is also nearing completion of a licensing agreement for its fragrance business. For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2007, the company expects a “record fourth q
Mizuno Sponsors ING Georgia Marathon
Mizuno signed a multi-year contract to be the Official Footwear and Apparel Supplier of the ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon…
Under Armour Adds VP of Human Resources
Under Armour, Inc. named Melissa Wallace as the company’s VP of Human Resources. The new position is designed to further enhance Under Armour’s executive management team as the company continues its expansion in domestic and international markets. Ms. Wal
Nike Names Women’s Fitness Chief
Nike brand President Charlie Denson appointed company apparel executive Heidi O'Neill as the head of Nike's global women's fitness business…
Holiday Sales Stymied by Warmer Weather, but Momentum Picks Up Late…
December followed the recent trend in consumer habits with shoppers continuing to spend their dollars at luxury and department stores, as well as at wholesale clubs. If one statement could sum up the month it would probably be something along the lines of