AFIRM announced the membership commitment of Life Fitness, the fitness equipment company. Also joining the fitness trade association is efi Sports Medicine, which makes products for the Pilates category, and Medova Healthcare a provider of health and well
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Campisi Promoted to Sports Authority’s CEO
Sports Authority promoted David Campisi to chief executive officer and president, effective immediately. Campisi, who replaces long-time CEO Doug Morton, has served as Sports Authority's president with responsibilities for merchandising and marketing
New Balance to Sponsor Pan-Massachusetts Challenge
New Balance has joined the Red Sox Foundation as a co-presenting sponsor of the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC), the athletic fundraising event. The company has also been named the exclusive footwear and apparel sponsor for the charity biking event…
K-Swiss Signs Ironman 70.3 Champion Mirinda Carfrae
K-Swiss plans to sponsor professional triathlete Mirinda Carfrae. Under the multi-year deal, Carfrae will represent K-Swiss footwear and apparel. Carfrae's first race as part of K-Swiss' roster is at the Rohto Ironman 70.3 California in Oceansi
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos Among Most Ethical Companies
Nike, Patagonia and Zappos made Ethisphere Institute's list of the 100 most ethical companies in the world for 2010…
Joseph Abboud Becomes Designer Apparel Partner of NY Giants
Joseph Abboud announced a three-year partnership with the National Football League's New York Giants to be their nationally recognized official designer apparel partner…
Ritchey Design Hires New General Manager
Ming Tan, former director of marketing at Ritchey Design, has re-joined the company as its new general manager with responsibility for the Ritchey Design and Syncros Applied Technology brands in North America. Tan replaces former Ritchey Design General Ma
GTX Corp and Aetrex to Make GPS-Tracking Shoes
GTX Corp, a maker of 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS) solutions, signed a four year, potential multi-million dollar license agreement with Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. to make GPS-tracking shoes. The footwear offers personal GPS tracking solutions to
New Feet Store to Explore Franchising
The owners of New Feet Store in Seal Beach, CA, specializing in arch supports, comfort shoes and related products, are looking to franchise their business in Southern California…
NRF Says Health Care Legislation Will Cost Jobs
The National Retail Federation in a statement expressed extreme disappointment at the House's passage of sweeping health care reform legislation over the weekend, saying added labor costs under the bill will cost many retail workers their jobs…
The Walking Co. to Exit Chapter 11 in Late April
The Walking Co. said a court hearing on the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan will be held on April 23. If approved, the retailer said it would be ready to exit Chapter 11 early in the week of April 26…
Report: Lebron James Close to New Nike Deal
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, basketball superstar Lebron James is close to signing a new agreement with Nike Inc…
Adidas Extends NBA Agreement to Europe
Adidas AG extended its agreement with the NBA, giving the company exclusive clothing rights to all apparel in Europe beginning with the 2010-2011 season. The company will make the products available to the public beginning Oct. 1 to coincide with the tip-
NRF, eBay Partner to Fight Organized Retail Crime
EBay and the National Retail Federation have formed a partnership to tackle organized retail crime. This two will receive tie in support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, retailer participation and new technology to identify and attack organized r
Osprey Packs Names Graphic Designer to Marketing Team
Osprey Packs, Inc. hired Andy Patchin for their newly created position of graphic designer. He will be responsible for the design and creation of the company's marketing materials, including…
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