Seth Ellison, formerly president of Perry Ellis Swimwear after a ten-year career with Nike, has been named executive vice president of global sales and merchandising for Alternative Apparel, a casual lifestyle brand based in Atlanta. At Nike, Ellison serv
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Timberland to Reduce Global Tire Waste
The Timberland Co. will launch two new footwear collections featuring outsoles made using recycled rubber from discarded tires. The company notes that currently, more than seven billion tires sit in landfills worldwide, leading to one of the largest and r
Icebreaker Names Great Lakes Sales Rep
Icebreaker said “The Agency,” comprised of Kathleen and Lou Boudreau, will be representing the company in the Great Lakes Territory (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky) beginning April 1…
Klean Kanteen Joins Conservation Alliance
Klean Kanteen, the maker of stainless steel water bottles, said it recently became a member of the Conservation Alliance, and was also honored last Wednesday at the California Ocean’s Day Reception in Sacramento, for its environmental stewardship…
Crocs Extends Credit Line
Crocs, Inc. has obtained an extension for its existing credit facility with Union Bank of California N.A. The maturity date of the existing facility has been extended from Apr. 2, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2009…
Shopatron Adds 47 Sporting Goods Brands in Q1
Shopatron, a provider of e-commerce solutions, said it signed up 47 new brands in the sporting goods space in the first quarter, including 18 skate and surf brands, 5 wake brands, 9 snow sports brands, and 3 cycling brands. Overall, it added 102 brands, b
OBIT: Jeanette Epstein Oshman
Jeanette Epstein Oshman, the former chairman of the defunct Oshman’s Sporting Goods chain, has passed away, according to the Houston Chronicle. She was 98. Oshman took over as chairman of the Oshman’s Sporting Goods chain following the death of her husban
USA Racquetball Appoints Marathon Projects as Licensing Agent
USA Racquetball (USAR), the national governing body for the sport of Racquetball and for the U.S. Olympic Committee, appointed Marathon Projects as its licensing agent. Marathon Projects will develop and oversee the program with a focus on a complementar
The Finish Line Narrows Q4 Loss Despite Comp Sales Decline
The Finish Line Inc.'s sales decreased 4.9% in the fourth quarter ended Feb. 28, to $364.1 million from $382.8 million a year ago. Consolidated comps were down 3.9%. By concept, comps were down 2.3% at Finish Line and 25% at Man Alive. The company re
ASICS Continues Sponsorship of Constantina Dita
ASICS Corp entered into a new four-year sponsorship contract for 2008 Beijing Olympic Marathon gold medalist Constantina Dita.The Kobe, Japan, sporting goods company has provided Dita with her footwear and clothing since 2003, and has had sponsorship agre
Rossignol to Cut 30% of Workforce
Rossignol plans to reduce 30% of its global workforce, or about 450 jobs in total. According to www.france24.com, Rossignol chairman Bruno Cercley said in a statement that the layoffs were “unavoidable,” adding that the group was “determined to get back i
Shoe Carnival Launches BOGO Card Campaign
Beginning April 1 through April 11, with any purchase, Shoe Carnival is offering customers a “BOGO When You Want 2” card. Anytime through January 19, 2010 customers can present the “BOGO When You Want 2” (SM) card and receive “Buy one, get the second pair
Giant Bicycle Names Director of Sales
Giant Bicycle has promoted Gregg Frederick to the position of director of sales and business development. Frederick has been with Giant for 15 years, most recently in the position of national sales manager. In his new role, he will reinforce Giant’s commi
Merrell Raises $15,575 for Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund
Merrell has raised $15,575 for Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund (YOLF) through online orders in the first month of its newly designed Web site, www.merrell.com. From February 1 through March 1, Merrell pledged to donate $5.00 per online order to YOLF, an organi
Jimmy Jazz Opens First Store in Indiana
Jimmy Jazz, the urban apparel and footwear chain, will be opening its first store in Indiana on April 3rd in the Lafayette Square Mall, located in the capital of Indianapolis. Additionally, Jimmy Jazz said it is anticipating up to 20 new store openings be
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