Columbia Sportswear Company plans to open its newest Columbia branded store on Thursday, April 8 in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood…
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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
MLS Cup to be Played in Toronto
Major League Soccer's title game will be played in Toronto for the first time this year…
K-Swiss Signs Biggest Loser Star as Endorser
K-Swiss announced a global endorsement deal with “Biggest Loser” trainer and coach Jillian Michaels. She will represent K-Swiss and participate in interactive retail and consumer-facing programs throughout the year. In the future, Michaels will develop c
K-Swiss Enters Sponsorship Deal with High Schools
K-Swiss has entered into a sponsorship deal with Home Team Marketing to put its name in about 100 high schools in the Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh markets. K-Swiss indicated the list could grow to 1,000 in 2011 if successful…
North Face Settles with South Butt
The North Face and The South Butt, a parody apparel manufacturer founded by a University of Missouri freshman, settled out of court Friday. Terms were not disclosed…
Gap to Test First Athleta Store
Gap Inc. plans to open its first Athleta store in Strawberry Village Shopping Center in Mill Valley, CA, in late spring. According to the North Bay Business Journal, Gap recently began advertising for workers to test Athleta stores in the San Fransisco ar
Sports Direct Drops Takeover Bid for Blacks Leisure
Sports Direct said it was pulling back its offer to acquire Blacks Leisure over fears that key suppliers would not support Blacks if it took control. Sports Direct earlier this week blamed Blacks of leaking the names of suppliers that were unwilling to do
Vans Partners with Majestic Athletic on MLB Shoes
Vans has teamed with sister company Majestic Athletic and Major League Baseball Properties to introduce a limited-edition line of baseball-themed shoes. The Vans Opening Day Collection will be available only at select Vault by Vans retailers…
Compass Diversified Acquires Liberty Safe and Security Products
Compass Diversified Holdings has acquired Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc., the maker of home and gun safes in North America. CODI paid approximately $70 million to purchase Liberty, funding the acquisition with drawings under CODI's revolvin
RECALL: Ardica Heated Jackets and Vests
About 2,600 jackets and vests from Ardica Technologies are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to co
Nike Signs New Deal with Lebron James
Nike signed a new sponsorship deal with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. Terms were not disclosed. Nike's original 7 year, $93 million dollar deal with this generations best and most popular basketball player was set to expire in the coming mon
Havaianas Aims for Year-Round Sales
Brazilian flip-flops brand Havaianas plans to extend its product range with a selection of year-round shoes and accessories with the launch of espadrilles and hi-top and low-top sneakers…
PlanetShoes.com Launches Eco Footwear Shop
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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