SKECHERS USA announced it has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with TapouT, the mixed martial arts (MMA) apparel, gear and lifestyle brand. The new TapouT footwear line is launching as a focused men’s collection available in select department and sp
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VF Corp. Splits Outdoor Coalition
VF Corp. said it is splitting up its Outdoor Americas division, replacing it with two new divisions, or coalitions, Outdoor Americas and Action Sports Americas, effective Feb. 1. Steve Rendle, president of The North Face, will become president of the new
REI Becomes Bluesign Member
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced its membership with bluesign technologies ag, allowing the company to use the bluesign independent standard as part of its product design and sourcing process. The retailers called the standard “an important st
The Apparel Group Selects CenterStone’s iVendix
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that The Apparel Group has selected the company’s iVendix software application to launch in 2009. When it is “live” later in 2009, iVendix will provide the Enro and Foxcroft brands of The Apparel Group with a busi
Mizuno Introduces ‘Gender Engineering Technology’
Mizuno has introduced Gender Engineering, a running technology designed to deliver a “perfectly tailored and individually engineered shoe for both men and women,” resulting in optimal fit, feel, and performance…
JJB Sports CEO Suspended
Chris Ronnie, the chief executive of JJB Sports, the struggling UK sporting goods chain, has been suspended from his duties pending the outcome of an investigation into his share dealings. JJB revealed last week Ronnie no longer held any shares in the com
Payless ShoeSource Earns PETA Award
Payless ShoeSource has won the Best New Shoe Line category in PETA's sixth annual Proggy Awards for creating the “first-ever affordable green footwear line” that doesn't contain any leather. Payless will receive a framed certificate and will be
Callaway Golf FY08 Earnings Rises 6%
Callaway Golf Company announced that, based on current information, net sales for 2008 are expected to slip 0.7% to $1.117 billion from $1.125 billion in 2007. Consistent with recent earnings guidance, pro forma diluted earnings per share for 2008 are es
Escalade Renegotiating Bank Line After Default
Escalade Inc. said that it had received a letter from a lender, saying it was in default on its credit agreement, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The filing said that the company and the lender, JPMorgan Chase, are “undert
Cabelas Introduces CLUB Visa Signature Card
Cabela’s Incorporated announced today that World’s Foremost Bank, Cabela’s wholly-owned bank subsidiary and issuer of Cabela’s-branded CLUB Visa credit card, introduced the CLUB Visa Signature card. Cabela’s CLUB Visa Signature card has no annual fee and
New Era Cap Rolls Out MLB Kiosks
New Era Cap Co. plans to roll out several more selling kiosks to promote the sale of New Era caps at the ballparks of Major League Baseball teams. Installations are planned for the following teams: Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, New
Icebreaker Appoints Schrimsher to VP, USA sales
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool specialist, hired Barry Schrimsher as vice president of USA sales effective immediately. A native of Portland and a graduate of the University of Oregon, Schrimsher is a 24-year outdoor industry entrepreneur. He est
NSGA Establishes Scholarships To Honor Jim Faltinek
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has established the James L. Faltinek Scholarship Program, named in honor of retired President & CEO Jim Faltinek. Each year, a total of five scholarships to the NSGA Management Conference & Team Dealer Summi
Wenger Sponsors Patagonian Expedition Race
Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife and Precision Outdoor Equipment, agreed to a three-year title sponsorship of the Patagonian Expedition Race. Beginning in 2009, the international event – which has become known as “the last wild race” – will n
Chinese Brand Signs Tennis Star
Chinese sportswear manufacturer Anta has signed Jelena Jankovic, the top-ranked female tennis player, as brand ambassador. Jankovic, whose contract with Reebok recently expired, will start wearing Anta sports apparel, shoes and accessories worldwide start
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