Pony Inc. is partnering with Focus Features to create a limited-edition sneaker in conjunction with the upcoming animated movie “9.”…
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TaylorMade-adidas Golf Renews EWGA Partnership
The TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company has renewed its ongoing relationship with the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) as a supporting partner for the organization. The company provides the association with financial and in-kind support and parti
Cybex Posts $2.1mm Loss in Second Quarter
Cybex International, Inc. reported loss of $2.1 million in the second quarter on a 16% slide in sales. The maker of exercise equipment also said it is in violation of certain financial covenants in its loan agreements and is negotiating with its banks…
RECALL: Stamina Elliptical Machines
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with Stamina Products Inc., announced a voluntary recall of about 11,000 elliptical cross trainers…
Callaway Golf Remains Presenting Sponsor for EWGA Championship
Callaway Golf for the second year will serve as presenting sponsor of the 2009 EWGA Championship, which is considered the largest amateur women's golf competition in the United States…
Smith and Wesson Completes Acquisition of Universal Safety Response
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation completed its acquisition of Universal Safety Response, Inc. (USR), a privately held, full-service security systems solutions provider…
Cleveland Golf/Srixon Names Brand Managers
Cleveland Golf/Srixon has promoted Chuck Thiry to brand manager for Cleveland Golf, while Chris Beck has been promoted to Brand Manager for Srixon. Both are new positions…
Jarden Corp. Partners with Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, Inc., announced a wide-ranging licensing agreement with Jarden Corp. for a wide range of sporting goods…
Triumph Apparel to Open Distribution Center in Sumter, SC
Triumph Apparel Corp., the manufacturer of Danskin, announced plans to open a logistics and distribution center in Sumter, SC, by the end of the summer. The 67,000-square-foot facility is expected to be up and running by Aug. 31…
Report: Wolverine World Wide to Close Jonesboro plant
Wolverine World Wide plans to close its plant in Jonesboro, AR, in six to nine months, according to KAIT-TV Region 8 News…
Asics Settles Suit Against Dolce and Gabbana
Dolce & Gabbana SpA of Italy settled a lawsuit by Asics Corp., which accused it of copying stripe designs on its footwear…
Pacific Outdoor Equipment Undergoes Management Buyout
Pacific Outdoor Equipment’s key management team has agreed to acquire Pacific Outdoor Equipment’s global brand and strategic assets. The management buy-out, which includes key employees and stake holders, brings flexibility to control and elevate Pacific
High Sierra Hires Director of Information Technology
High Sierra Sport Company, the manufacturer of bags and luggage, appointed Kevon Ward as director of information technology…
CIT Group Secures $3 Billion Credit Facility
CIT Group Inc., the provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, entered into a $3 billion loan facility provided by a group of the company’s major bondholders…
Schuylkill Valley Sports Opens Store in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Schuylkill Valley Sports announced the grand opening of its newest location in Wilkes-Barre, PA, in the Wyoming Valley Mall…