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
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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
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NRF Says Health Care Legislation Will Cost Jobs
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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
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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…
Nantahala Outdoor Opens Retail Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center will open its brand-new experiential retail environment in Gatlinburg, TN Easter weekend, April 2 – 4. A $4 million project, NOC's Great Outpost intends to increase participation in the outdoors while providing a new attracti
Deckers Hires Corporate Social Responsibility Chief
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said Mark Heintz has joined the company as director of corporate social responsibility, reporting to the chief operating officer, Zohar Ziv…
Orange 21 to be Delisted From Nasdaq
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, said that on March 16, 2010 it received a letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market noting that it was failing to meet the requirements for continuing listing on the stock exchange. The company expects its common stock t
REI Introduces Free Shipping Exclusively for Members
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) is now offering free standard shipping is now available exclusively to members for their purchases of $75 or more through REI.com, REI-OUTLET.com and phone direct sales orders…
Kokatat Supports Solo Circumnavigation of Canadian Provinces
Kokatat said it has provided paddling apparel to 23-year-old Mathieu Jean for an expedition that will circumnavigate the provinces of Quebec and Labrador, a distance of 10,000 kilometres…
A4 Steps Up for Haiti Relief
A4, the manufacturer of uniforms and athletic sportswear, recently coordinated with World Vision and Food For The Poor to send over 62,000 new garments to Haiti…
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