Planet, Inc. launched an Eco Friendly Footwear shop on PlanetShoes.com in honor of Earth Day. PlanetShoes.com has also compiled information about many of the eco friendly materials being used by manufacturers to help consumers understand what makes an eco
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Yue Yuen Lands $300 Million Loan
Yue Yuen Industrial said it entered into agreement with Citibank NA for an unsecured loan of up to $300 million, raising capital to repay part of existing bank debt…
Erik Specht Becomes Cerf Products President
Cerf Products Inc., the outdoor and hunting gear line recently acquired by AmeriBag, appointed Erik Specht as its president. Specht was formerly president at Mountainsmith…
Total Apparel Group Sees Strong Orders
Total Apparel Group, Inc., the official U.S. master distributor of FIFA and FIFA World Cup licensed product, said it has booked over $2.5 million in product orders, with additional orders immediately pending. The company also expects to fulfill most of t
KARHU to Sponsor 13.1 Marathon Race Series
KARHU said it marked its said it 100th specialty partnership and is planning a 10+ major city half-marathon sponsorship of the 13.1 Marathon race series. As the exclusive apparel and footwear sponsors of the 10+ major city 13.1 Marathon series, KARHU and
Woolrich Supports Armed Forces Entertainment’s Heavy Medal Tour
Woolrich will be a supporting partner of this month's 'Heavy Medal Tour,' an Armed Forces Entertainment project featuring Vancouver medalists from the US Nordic Combined team. Traveling from their hometown of Steamboat Springs to undisclose
Kwik Tek Buys Sportsstuff
Kwik Tek, Inc. has acquired all assets of Sportsstuff, Inc., a company well known for its lake, pool, backyard and marine inflatable products. This move strengthens Kwik Tek's portfolio in the marine and sporting goods space. Terms were not disclose
Dawgs Golf Expands Sales Force in Canada
Dawgs Golf has partnered with Golf Trends, Inc., who will manage a team of sales representatives in Canada. Dawgs Golf shoes will be available for sale in Canada in early May…
CW-X Details Running Marketing Plans for 2010
CW-X announced a series of marketing efforts for 2010, including appearances at expos, running team sponsorships, and print ad campaigns…
K-Swiss Launches First California Music Month
K-Swiss will pay homage to its roots with the launch of an annual California Music Month in April 2010. K-Swiss will partner with multi-Platform Content Provider, Amos Content Group (ACG) and online music retailer Rhino.com to celebrate a range of influen
Phoenix Footwear’s Q4 Revenues Fall 25%
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported earnings in the fourth quarter reached $1.0 million, or 13 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $14.9 million, or $1.83, after charges for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Sales from continuing operations reache
Collective Licensing Appoints Apparel Licensee for Vision Street Wear
Collective Licensing International, a subsidiary of Collective Brands, entered a three-year agreement with Bioworld Merchandising to license apparel and accessory lines under the Vision Street Wear brand…
Nike Sues Nfinity Employee Over Non-Compete Clause
Nike Inc. sued a former senior researcher on March 10, a few days after she resigned to join Nfinity, the maker of basketball, volleyball and cheerleading shoes…
SGB Subscribers Tackle Brand Strength Drivers
Differentiation. Quality. Trust. Purpose. Innovation. Buzz. Value. Those were some of the many responses SGB received after we recently asked our subscribers about their opinion on the attributes of a brand they believe are the most important when assess
Nexcen Brands Amends Credit Agreement
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, on March 30 amended its existing bank credit facility with BTMU Capital Corporation. The Ninth Amendment extended from March 31, 2010 to April 30, 2010 the trigger date on which BTMUCC would be e
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