Fox River Mills, the socks maker, hired Jennifer Whitley as its new brand manager. Whitley brings more than 23 years of outdoor industry experience to the 110-year-old sock manufacturer…
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Skechers Accused of Knocking off Toms Shoes
Skechers USA was accused of copying the formula of Toms Shoes, which has gained widespread media attention for its pledge to donate a pair of shoes to a child in need for each pair it sells…
REI Appoints VP, Real Estate and Store Development
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced Mark Comstock has joined the co-op in the newly created role of vice president, real estate and store development. Comstock most recently served as vice president, real estate and facilities for T-Mobile USA, a
McDavid Inc. and NBA’s Corey Maggette Renew Relationship
McDavid Inc. has re-inked a deal for the fifth year in a row to outfit NBA star Corey Maggette this 2010-2011 season…
Feetures! Launches New Website
Feetures!, the performance socks maker, has launched a new, updated website…
USA Bid Committee To Focus on 2022 FIFA World Cup
The USA Bid Committee has withdrawn from the 2018 FIFA World Cup bid and will exclusively focus on the 2022 campaign…
RECALL: Revl Carbon Road Bicycle Brakes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Hive have announced a voluntary recall of about 500 Revl carbon bicycle brakes…
New Era Becomes Official Cap for the NFL
New Era Cap Co, Inc. announced it will be the official on-field cap for the National Football League (NFL). The five-year deal, approved by the league and its owners, adds to New Era's current licensing relationship with Major League Baseball, where
Forty Seven Brand Rejoins NFL, Agrees To New Headwear Deal
Forty Seven Brand, formerly Twins Enterprise, Inc., announced its new partnership with the National Football League by signing an agreement to produce officially licensed NFL headwear beginning in 2012…
VF Licensed Sports Group to Extend NFL Partnership
VF Licensed Sports Group and the National Football League (NFL) have reached an agreement to extend apparel rights. The new contract, which starts in 2012, marks the 25th anniversary of the VF-NFL partnership, which began in 1987…
Retail Sales Rose in September
U.S. retail sales rose for a third consecutive month in September, posting a stronger-than-expected increase that should fend off fears of a double-dip recession but doesn't signal a strong recovery. Retail sales rose 0.6% in September, the Commerce
Phiten Signs Carmelo Anthony to Endorsement Deal
Phiten, the maker of the titanium necklace, announced an exclusive contract with Carmelo Anthony of the NBA's Denver Nuggets, making the star player the first NBA athlete to endorse Phiten branded sports accessories…
Health+Fitness Business to be Held Again with Interbike
Organizers of the Health+Fitness Business Expo (HFB) announced it will follow its sister show's lead and again hold the 2011 edition of HFB with the Interbike International Bicycle Expo in Las Vegas in 2011. HFB will be held September 14-16, 2011…
Pony Moves Headquarters to Los Angeles
PONY INC. announced the move of their PONY North America headquarters to the Cooper Building in the Fashion District of Los Angeles, CA…
Adidas Signs Notre Dame Lacrosse
Adidas has signed on as the official equipment and apparel supplier with the Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse team…
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