Nike Inc. is allowing seven of its sponsored athletes to wear Speedo's record-breaking swimsuit, LZR Racer, at the upcoming U.S. Olympic trials starting June 29. A company spokesman, Derek Kent, told The Oregonian, “Nike exists to serve athletes. It&
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Asics Sues Steven Madden Over Infringing Trademark
Asics America Corp. launched a lawsuit against Steven Madden Ltd., claiming the company infringed on Asics’ trademark stripe design. According to documents filed in a California district court, Asics alleged that Madden’s Stryker, Swift, Sweeper and Kwick
Reebok Relaunches Website
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The Defense Department said that Johnson Outdoors Inc. has been awarded a $96 million Defense Logistics Agency contract to supply shelters, trailers and related components for all branches of the military. Johnson Outdoors, based in Racine, WI, makes outd
GSI Commerce Lays Off 148
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R.G. Barry Names My College Footwear Manager
R.G. Barry Corporation named veteran footwear executive John Noll to be brand manager of its NCAA-licensed My College Footwear line. Most recently, Noll, 44, was director of sales, operations and sourcing for Brain Lab, Inc., a Florida-based design, devel
Forzani Posts Q1 Loss; Comps Drop 5.2%
The Forzani Group Ltd. reported a loss of $2.9 million (U.S. $2.8 million), or 9 cents a share, in the first quarter against earnings of CA $739,000 (U.S.$724,000), or 2 cents, a year ago. The loss included a loss from the operation of Athletes World, of
Ryders Eyewear Hires Marketing Coordinator
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Exxel Outdoors Hires VP of Sales
Michael Gamble has been named the new Vice President of Sales for Exxel Outdoors Inc. Gamble was previously a Regional Territory Sales Manager for Rocky Brands, Inc, and held management positions with Skechers USA, Hartwell Industries and Georgia Boot Com
Nike Canada Hires Digital Agency
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Kohl’s Relaunches Hang Ten Brand
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CCM Unveils Designer Street Wear
CCM by Roger Edwards and Alex Ovechkin announced the launch of the new Ovechkin Designer Street Wear Collection for men. Created by designer Roger Edwards in conjunction with CCM and Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin, the collection will be avai
High Sierra Names Pres./International Sales
High Sierra Sport Company, a manufacturer of bags and luggage, announced the appointment of Jorge Garces as Vice President of International Sales. Garces will be responsible for implementing sales and marketing strategies for European, Latin American, Asi
New Balance Supports Special Olympics
The New Balance Foundation said it is supporting the Special Olympics Massachusetts with a gift of $100,000. The New Balance Foundation said its gift “will be used to support the athletic training and competition activities for all Special Olympics Massac
Japan Lets Swimmers Wear Speedo
Japanese officials agreed to permit its swimmers to wear Speedo's controversial LZR bodysuit at August's Beijing Games. The Japan Swimming Federation (JSF) had until now required its swimmers in the Beijing Olympics and world championships to we
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