Crocs, Inc. has settled another trade dress and patent infringement lawsuit outside of court, this time with Inter-Pacific Trading Corp., Inc. The parties have also settled an administrative action pending in the International Trade Commission alleging u
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Tomark to Distribute Porter in SoCal…
Collegiate Pacific's wholly owned subsidiary, Tomark Sports, has been named the Exclusive Supplier of Porter Athletic custom engineered product for Southern California. The exclusivity agreement covers Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Sa
Yue Yuen Gets Increased Help from Retail on Top and Bottom Line in First Half…
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited, the Chinese footwear manufacturer for brands like adidas, Nike, Timberland and Puma, reported first half sales increased by 16.5% to $1.72 billion compared to $1.48 billion last year. The driver behind the revenue growth was
Reef Selling Blanks at Pre-‘Black Monday’ Prices…
When Clark Foam closed its doors on Monday, December 5, 2005, shockwaves were sent through the surf industry as the main supplier of foam blanks (the template on which the vast majority of surfboards are hand shaped) suddenly stopped its production. The
Oakley Rolls Retail Shops Under Sunglass Iacon Brand…
Oakley, Inc. took a major step in its expansion in the retail landscape back in 2001 when it acquired Iacon, Inc. At the time, the company operated 40 stores under three different retail concepts, focused mostly on the sunbelt region. During the past se
Oakley Rolls Retail Shops Under Sunglass Iacon Brand…
Oakley, Inc. took a major step in its expansion in the retail landscape back in 2001 when it acquired Iacon, Inc. At the time, the company operated 40 stores under three different retail concepts, focused mostly on the sunbelt region. During the past se
Gildan Activewear Has a Busy Week…
Gildan Activewear had a roller coaster week, purchasing a hosiery manufacturer and boosting its guidance for the third quarter, then experiencing a fire in one of its San Marcos, Nicaragua sewing facilities. No employees were hurt in the fire and the eco
Confluence Works through Integration…
Just over one year ago, in May of 2005, Confluence changed the face of the paddlesports industry by acquiring one of its largest competitors, Watermark. Overnight, the company more than doubled in size, with distribution centers, warehouses, corporate off
Climbing Wall Association Passes New Milestones…
The Climbing Wall Association has released its annual report detailing all of the organization’s accomplishments for the year. The advent of indoor climbing facilities completely transformed the sport in the eyes of the public and within the industry, att
Gramicci Takes the Next Step in Restructuring…
Gramicci is heading into OR Summer Market with an all new management team, designer, and product line. According to Marty Weening, Gramicci’s new president, the team is 90% new, with Sarah Mark heading up the design team and Catherine Nyberg as director o
Waveyard: Adventure Super Park with Resort Thrown In
Taking the next step in the development of the adventure travel resort, Waveyard Development, LLC plans to develop the first outdoor super park and resort destination. Waveyard Development is currently in negotiations for a 200+ acre site located just out
GBMI Promotes from Within
Global Brand Marketing Inc. promoted Robyn Laguette to Vice President of Finance and Alan Huddy to Vice President of Information Technology. Laguette joined GBMI in 2002 and has played an integral role in the finance, sales and operations departments, and
Vans To Move DC to Visalia, HQ Move Likely
At the end of March, 2007, Vans will be closing its Distribution Center operations in Santa Fe Springs, CA, moving the operations to the new facility opened in Visalia, CA by VF Corporation's Outdoor Coalition. In addition, Vans is likely to move its
Now Fans Can Literally Live and Die with Their Favorite MLB Team
While the marriage lasts only 'til death do us part,' a fan's loyalty need no longer be hindered by such mundane constraints as this mortal coil. Major League Baseball has signed a licensing agreement with Eternal Image, Inc. authorizing th
Timbuk2 Raises Funds for Homeless Kids Thru Auction
Timbuk2 held a special auction of Artist Original one-of-a-kind messenger bags at their new Timbuk2 store–located in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley shopping district. They successfully raised over $6000 at the event with all auction proceeds going to At Th
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