Dorel Industries Inc. has secured new long-term financing by issuing $50 million of Series “A” Senior Guaranteed Notes and $150 million of Series “B” Senior Guaranteed Notes, bearing interest at 4.24% and 5.14%, respectively…
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Atlanta to Host The North Face Endurance Challenge
The North Face announced the Southeast Regional of The North Face Endurance Challenge 2010 will be hosted in Atlanta, GA, October 16 – 17, 2010…
Buff to Sponsor The Five Peaks Ski Mountaineering Race in Colorado
Buff headwear will be mandatory gear for The Five Peaks ski mountaineering race in Breckinridge, Colorado on April 10, 2010…
SIA: Snow Sports Sales Continued Rebound in February
Snow Sports market sales from August through February reached $2.7 billion, up 3% compared to the same period last year, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Warmer weather in states north of the Mason-Dixon Line, less snow in the Rockies and wetter and co
NRF Criticizes Australia’s Mulesing Practices
The National Retail Federation sent a letter to Australia's Agriculture Minister Tony Burke last week, asking the Federal Government to intervene and use its influence to address the mulesing concerns…
Stuart Weitzman Says Stakeholder Exploring Sale
Stuart Weitzman said private-equity firm Irving Place Capital Management LP is exploring the sale of its 40% stake in the company he founded…
Brazil Delays Cotton Sanctions Against U.S.
U.S. and Brazilian authorities reported April 6 that Brazil has agreed to postpone the implementation of retaliatory sanctions against the U.S. after the two sides reached an agreement on interim steps the U.S. will take in response to World Trade Organiz
Nike to Sponsor U.S. Open of Surfing
Nike Inc. will sign on as sponsor of the U.S. Open of Surfing, staged July 31 to August 8 in Huntington Beach, California. The company's Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse brands will be featured…
Hi-Tec Reaches Canada Distribution Deal
Hi-Tec Sports announced its strategic alliance with Black Knight Canada in distributing court shoes in the Canadian market…
New Balance Officially Enters Toning Category
New Balance will officially be entering the toning category in early April with the introduction of rock&tone, a rocker-sole toning sneaker it claims features lighter weight and lower profile than any other rocker shoe on the market. Beginning in July, a
Baden Sports To Sponsor HSBCAMPS Basketball Camp
Baden Sports, Inc. has signed on to sponsor HSBCAMPS' 2010 youth basketball summer camp program. Baden, a designer and producer of the highest quality athletic balls in sports, is the official basketball sponsor of HSBCAMPS, providing fully branded b
Under Armour Removes Logo in Baltimore Park
Under Armour will remove a huge version of its logo painted on the hillside of Federal Hill Park in Baltimore after receiving complaints from local residents.The logo was put up to welcome players in town for the Northeast Qualifier of the East Coast Voll
Columbia Sportswear to Open Minneapolis Store on Thursday
Columbia Sportswear Company plans to open its newest Columbia branded store on Thursday, April 8 in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood…
Gwen Manto Joins First Insight
First Insight, a retail technology company, has hired Gwen Manto as its chief customer officer. Most recently, she served as the executive vice president & chief merchandising officer of Dick's Sporting Goods…
Yaktrax and Little Hotties Complete Renewable Energy Program
Implus brands Yaktrax and Little Hotties have officially completed their purchase of 2009 renewable energy certificates from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). Through the energy saving initiative, Implus was able to assist BEF in providing en
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