Zoot Sports has introduced a triathlon-specific footwear line – the ULTRA Footwear Collection. Zoot said its ULTRA Footwear project is led by footwear industry veterans Aaron Azevedo (formerly with Saucony, Reebok, North Face), Bob Carroll (formerly with
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Converse Hires Hip-Hop Artist as Endorsee
Converse announced that Common, Grammy award winning hip-hop artist and actor, will be the face of Converse (PRODUCT) RED. Common will appear in Converse's first national print campaign to further support Converse's partnership with (PRODUCT) RE
RECALL: Cannondale Mountain Bicycles
Cannondale and the CPSC are recalling about 6,700 Mountain Bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks. The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control
of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries…
Timberland Appoints VP Men’s CasualGear Footwear
The Timberland Co. appointed Tom McGee to Vice President of Men’s CasualGear Footwear. In this role, McGee will be responsible for the global strategic vision for the Men’s CasualGear Footwear division and will provide direction for the footwear design, d
Callaway Sues Fortune Brands
Callaway Golf Co. filed a lawsuit against Fortune Brands Inc. The complaint alleges that some of Fortune unit Acushnet Co.'s Titleist and Cobra brand drivers use “breakthrough” inventions patented since 2002, according to a lawsuit filed June 8 in fe
Jones Apparel Names President, Company-Owned Retail
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has promoted Jay Friedman to President, company-Owned Retail Footwear and Apparel, effective immediately. In this role, Friedman will focus on leveraging the company's infrastructure and relationships to en
Ryka Founder Named CEO OF Swiss Masai US
Ryka founder Sheri Poe has been named chief executive officer of Swiss Masai US, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Switzerland’s Masai Group International, Ltd. In this role, Poe, who founded the Ryka brand in 1987, will oversee all U.S. operations, dist
Umbro CEO Resigns; CFO Takes Over
Umbro PLC said its chief executive Peter McGuigan has resigned to take up the role of CEO at Americana, a private equity backed business which owns the Bench and Hooch trademarks.
Umbro chief financial officer Steve Makin will become the new chief executi
Iconix to Offer $250 Million in Notes
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., the parent of Rocawwear, Danskin, Ocean Pacific and several other apparel adn footwear brands, announced its intention to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012.
Dynacraft to Launch Tony Hawk Bikes
Dynacraft BSC, Inc., the U.S. bicycle distributor, entered into an exclusive licensing partnership with skateboarding legend and action sports pioneer, Tony Hawk. Under terms of this agreement, Dynacraft will develop several new lines of bicycles under th
Bike Barn acquires ACME Bicycle
Bike Barn has acquired ACME Bicycle Co. and now operates six stores in the greater Houston area, according to the Houston Chronicle…
Everlast Stakeholder Opposes Buyout
Galt Investments on Tuesday became the second stakeholder to say it will vote against Everlast Worldwide Inc.'s $146 million buyout offer because it believes the price for the boxing equipment maker is too low…
Polo Ralph Lauren Signs Boris Becker as Wimbledon Endorser
Polo Ralph Lauren named former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker as its official brand ambassador for the Wimbledon championships. Polo Ralph Lauren is marking its second year as Official Outfitter of Wimbledon…
Dynacraft Joins Bikes Belong
Dynacraft BSC, Inc., a leading U.S. bicycle distributor, has joined Bikes Belong, the national coalition of more than 350 bicycle suppliers and retailers working together to put more people on bicycles more often. Dynacraft distributes a variety of differ
American Apparel Revs Jump 24% in Q1
American Apparel reported unaudited combined sales results for the 2007 first quarter ended March 31, 2007 of $73.5 million, a 24% increase…
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