The Finish Line announced plans to close its Paiva women's athletic chain just 18 months after their debut in upscale malls in order “to focus capital on higher return opportunities.” The 15 stores, along with Paiva's Web site, will shut down by
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Antigua Fiscal ‘07 Revenues Driven by Licensed and Golf…
Antigua Enterprises Inc. saw sales grow 8.5% in its year ended April 30, to $51.9 million from $47.9 million the prior year. The Licensed channel grew 16% and the Golf division grew 12%. Sales in both divisions have been fueled by new products and new fab
Wal-Mart Picks Up OP License…
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. signed an exclusive direct-to-retail license agreement with Wal-Mart for its Ocean Pacific and OP brands for distribution of a broad range of apparel and accessories in the United States…
adidas Comes to Terms with German Football Association…
The German Football Association (DFB) and adidas have inked a long-term extension of their partnership of more than 50 years until the year 2018…
Obit: Arthur Jones, Nautilus Equip. Founder
Arthur Jones, the inventor of Nautilus training equipment in 1970, recently passed away. Jones employed Nautilus shell-shaped cams to achieve optimal exertion through a full range of motion in single-station training equipment…
Eastern Mountain Sports Ramps Up Expansion Plans…
Eastern Mountain Sports last week announced that it will be expanding its presence in the Boston market with a new 14,200 square foot location in Newton, Mass. This new location will also be the headquarters for EMS’ climbing and kayak schools for the Bos
Leonard Gives ‘Green Steps’ Trademark to OIA’s Eco Working Group…
Green Steps founder and Indigenous Designs CEO, Scott Leonard will be donating the Green Steps brand and trademarks to the newly formed Outdoor Industry Association Eco Working Group, for oversight and use in the outdoor industry…
prAna to Open First Retail Store in Boulder
prAna has signed a sublease for the 6,651-square-foot store at 1147 Pearl St. in Boulder, CO. Liz Claiborne Inc., the parent of prAna, initially will lease the space and then sublease it to prAna after the companies split ways, according the Boulder Count
Head Inks Partnership with Cool Earth
Head N.V. is leading the ski hardgoods manufacturers into a more environmentally-sound business model. This first step by Head is a minor one, but it is one of the first eco-conscious initiatives by a snowsports hardgoods manufacturer. The company formed
Bikes Belong Inks Deal with Interbike…
Bikes Belong Coalition and Nielsen Media, which owns the Interbike show, signed a 10-year, multi-million dollar alliance that will help Bikes Belong get more Americans riding bicycles. As part of the deal, Interbike will become a top financial contributo
Wagner Custom Licenses Winterstick Snowboard Brand
Bigelow Mountain Partners, owner and operator of Winterstick snowboards, inked a worldwide licensing partnership with Wagner Custom, a custom ski fitter and designer out of Placerville, CO. As part of the deal, Wagner Custom will manufacture and distribut
RECALL: Scuba Swivels…
The CPSC and M&J Engineering are recalling approximately 1,500 AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks. The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the d
Interbike’s OutDoor Demo Lands Improved Location…
Thanks to Boulder City's Parks and Recreation department, Boulder Canyon, the site for Interbike’s annual OutDoor Demo trade show, has been vastly improved. The new exhibition booth area has been relocated approximately 350 yards to the west and now
Collective Brands Hires Sears Cda Exec as EVP/CAO
Collective Brands, Inc., formerly Payless ShoeSource, hired Douglas Treff as executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Collective Brands, Inc. and its Payless ShoeSource unit. Most recently Treff served as executive vice president and
Quiksilver Sues Over Roxywear by Roxx Label
Quiksilver is suing Los Angeles-based Kymsta Corp. again over its Roxywear by Roxx clothing line, citing trademark infringement. The surf company, based in Huntington Beach, first sued Kymsta in 2002, prompting a counter suit from Kymsta contending its Ro
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