W. Brand Bobosky, an Illinois attorney, has filed a federal trademark and copyright lawsuit against Adidas and Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett for using his copyrighted phrase, “We Not Me,” in a marketing campaign…
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NRF Forecasts 1% Decline in Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation released its 2009 holiday forecast, projecting holiday retail industry sales to decline 1% this year to $437.6 billion. While this number falls significantly below the ten-year average of 3.39% holiday season growth, the dec
Dorel to Ramp Up its Apparel Division
Dorel Industries Inc. announced a series of initiatives to rapidly expand its Performance Apparel Division within the company's Recreational/Leisure segment. The newly named Apparel Footwear Group (AFG) will incorporate SUGOI Performance Apparel as w
EPA Announces Research Strategy to Study Nanomaterials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the Nanomaterial Research Strategy (Strategy), which EPA describes as its new research strategy to understand better how manufactured nanomaterials may harm human health and the
Skechers Expands into India
Skechers USA, Inc.announced that it has signed a deal with Winner Sports Pvt. Ltd. to license and distribute SKECHERS footwear and apparel in India…
Bass Pro Moving Forward with Memphis Location
Speaking to City Council members in Memphis, Bass Pro Shops said its deal to transform The Pyramid section of the city into a mixed-use facility that would include a large retail shop and a major conservation exhibit focusing on the Mississippi River is
Columbia Sportswear Names Director of Apparel Design
Columbia Sportswear Co. announced that it has appointed Kathleen McNally as creative director for apparel. For the past five years, she served as vice president of design at lucy activewear, which is part of VF Corp…
Gatorz Inc. Completes Private Placement Offering
Gatorz Inc., the Toronto-based sunglasses vendor, has completed a non-brokered private placement offering previously announced on July 31, 2009 and August 25, 2009…
Consumers Still Buying Green
According to a survey from a Massachusetts-based research group Grail Research, 86% of U.S. consumers have bought at least some green products. The survey found that that only 1% of those who previously purchased green products had abandoned that category
PrimaLoft Partners with Film and Book Festival
PrimaLoft – Insulation Technology announced that it will be a sponsor of the 2009-2010 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, and North American Tour…
ENI-JR286 Becomes Global Licensee for Nike Fitness Product
ENI-JR286, Inc., based in Redondo Beach, CA, has entered into a new exclusive long term relationship with NIKE, Inc. As per the agreement, ENI-JR286, Inc. will become the global licensee for certain Nike’s fitness and sports equipment accessories..
Amer Sports Supports Youth Development in Africa
For the past three years, Amer Sports has supported the development of school sports in Tanzania through the Finnish non-governmental organization LiiKe ry (Sports Development Aid). LiiKe trains teachers to be physical education instructors and organizes
Modell’s Sporting Goods Launches Rebirth Strategy
Modell's Sporting Goods last week launched a comprehensive reinvention initiative entitled “Rebirth.” Prototypes that opened in Pelham and Bay Plaza in the Bronx include “category shops” that sell key sports from top to bottom, revamped footwear depa
XP Events Files for Bankruptcy Protection
XP Events, which runs merchandise concessions at sports venues and special events, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Denver-based company — formally known as XP Entertainment LLP — said the filing will not affect its contract to run reta
CIT Launches Restructuring Plan
CIT Group, the troubled lender to small to medium-sized businesses, launched a restructuring plan aimed aimed at reducing $5.7 billion in debt. The company warned it could file for bankruptcy if it falls short of that goal…
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