Cramer Products Inc. has acquired Active Ankle Systems Inc. of Louisville, Ky. Terms were not disclosed. Active Ankle is a manufacturer of ankle braces used by professional and amateur athletes of all ages. For the present, Active Ankle will continue to o
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Izod Sponsors IndyCar, Firestone Indy Lights
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation brand IZOD has been named official apparel of the IndyCar and Firestone Indy Lights motor-racing series’, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Under a deal signed between PVH and the Indy Racing League, governing body for t
Izod Sponsors IndyCar, Firestone Indy Lights
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation brand IZOD has been named official apparel of the IndyCar and Firestone Indy Lights motor-racing series’, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Under a deal signed between PVH and the Indy Racing League, governing body for t
Puma Extends Agreement with Dobotex for Socks Outside U.S.
Puma has extended a long-term licensing contract for socks by PUMA with Dutch company Dobotex, the current manufacturer of PUMA socks, as of January 1, 2009. The new licensing deal excludes the United States. In addition, PUMA and Dobotex signed a new lic
Patent Ruling Supports Titleist
Acushnet Co. won a victory last week in its ongoing fight against Callaway Golf for the right to continue to manufacture its Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which has been reexamining the patents in the dispute since Janu
Golfsmith Names Allen to Board
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. appointed Robert E. Allen to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders. In addition to serving as a Director, Allen has also been appointed to the Audit Committee
Asics Launches Music Promotion
Asics America Corp recently launched a digital music card promotion to build brand awareness among teenage athletes. Promotional Currency, a marketing strategies firm that specializes in innovative digital entertainment promotions, recently teamed with Ir
Report: Steve and Barry’s Exploring Store Closings
Steve & Barry's LLC is readying plans to close more than 100 of its stores, and is contemplating a full liquidation should it not find emergency financing, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website. The article, citing people familiar with the
Pre-registration 12% Ahead for Health+Fitness Expo
Health+Fitness Business (HFB), a division of Nielsen Business Media, announced that preliminary figures for its mid July fitness trade show indicate individual store pre-registration is ahead by 12 percent compared to the same time as last year. In additi
Lands’ End Exec Becomes Under Armour President
Under Armour, Inc. announced the appointment of David McCreight to the position of president. McCreight, most recently president of Lands' End, will report directly to Kevin Plank and will be responsible for developing and executing the long-term str
VF Corp. Raises Q2 Guidance
VF Corp., the parent of The North Face, JanSport, Eastpak, Vans and Reef, says it may beat second quarter profit guidance because of stronger earnings from operations and a tax benefit. The company said its profit could exceed the 80 cents per share it pr
Timbuk2 Goes Live on CenterStone’s iVendix Platform
CenterStone Technologies, Inc. announced that Timbuk2 is now “live” on the company’s iVendix software application. iVendix provides Timbuk2 with a business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their retail dealers and sales reps. Dealers and sa
Rab Hires Southwest Rep
Rab, the British manufacturer of technical mountaineering garments, gear and accessories, announced the hiring of Ed Sampson of Tenaya Group as the Southwest U.S. sales representative…
Cannondale Pledges $200,000 to Bikes Belong
During the recent Bikes Belong board meeting, Cannondale Sports Group (CSG) president and CEO Jeff Frehner pledged an additional $200,000 to support Bikes Belong and its mission to get more people riding bicycles more often. This contribution will be an a
Next Inc. Posts Loss
Next Inc., which owns the Campus Traditions USA sports licensing business, reported second quarter sales slipped to $2.11 million from $2.16 million a year ago. The company posted a net loss $559,796, or 2 cents a share, in the period compared with a loss
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