Skechers is developing two direct-to-DVD cartoon features, entitled “Hydee and the Hy-top” and “Twinkle Toes.” The move follows its subsidiary Skechers Entertainment's deal to produce its first animated-series, “Zevo-3.”…
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GSI Commerce Appoints President of GSI Media
GSI Commerce Inc. announced that Stephen Denton has joined the company as president of GSI Media, Inc., where he will oversee the operations and strategic direction of the company. The Pepperjam affiliate network, acquired by GSI last year, will operate u
Bass Pro Unveils Video Game Website
In preparation for the upcoming release of Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt, Griffin International and Bass Pro Shops revealed a new website for The Hunt (http://www.thehuntgame.com)…
VF Corp. to Sponsor Figure Skating
VF Corp. will be a local “presenting sponsor” for the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships that will take place in Greensboro, NC, in January. VF is based in Greensboro. Sponsorship activities will focus on the company's Lucy and Kipling brands…
Backcountry.com to Support Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
Backcountry.com has committed to be the primary 2010 corporate underwriter of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative's (CFI) Hot Shot trail care crew program…
Brooks Looks to Become Next Billion $ Running Brand
Brooks Sports has launched a ten-year growth program with goal of reaching a billion in sales by 2020. Last year, the brand did about $200 million globally. While Brooks expects to benefit from continuing momentum around the running category, it also plan
Hanesbrands’s Q1 Revenues Climb 8%
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, reported that first-quarter 2010 net sales increased 8.2% and diluted earnings per share increased to 37 cents a share from a loss of 20 cents a year ago…
Wolverine World Wide’s Q1 Revenues Jump 11%, Hikes FY10 Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported revenue for the first quarter was $284.9 million, an increase of 11.6% versus the prior year. Foreign exchange had a positive impact of 3.6% on revenue growth in the quarter. During the quarter, all four of the compan
Under Armour Signs Deal with Red Sox’s Jonathan Papelbon
Under Armour signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon. Papelbon's endorsement deal with Reebok ended earlier this year…
Dregs Distribution Appoints VP Marketing/Brand Management
Kurt Hurley, former national sales manager and designer for Select Distribution, has been appointed as the new Vice President of marketing and brand management at Dregs Distribution. He will be responsible for building and marketing the Dregs Longboards L
Alpha 6 Distributions Names CEO
Alpha 6 Distributions, LLC, the maker of value-priced outerwear under the Arctix and SkiGear labels, announced that Michael Bruderman has been appointed as the company's chief executive officer…
MLB to Launch Wounded Warrior Project Line
Major League Baseball players will be supporting an exclusive line of military-themed licensed products to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, it was jointly announced by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) and the Wounded Warrior Proje
AFIRM Appoints European Liaison
AFIRM, the Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers, and Sales Makers International jointly announced a formal relationship wherein Sales Makers will become AFIRM's European liaison. In a separate announcement, Sales Makers has beco
NRF: Mother’s Day Second Only to Winter Holidays
Behind the winter holidays (Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanza), Mother's Day is the second largest U.S. consumer spending holiday. NRF's 2010 Mother's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, found the average perso
Cybex Posts Q1 Loss as Sales Dip 10%
Cybex International, Inc., the manufacturer of exercise equipment, reported sales for the first quarter of 2010 decreased by 10% to $26.1 million compared to $28.9 million for the corresponding 2009 period. The company reported a net loss for the first qu
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