In response to a report from that National Labor Committee that claimed that NFL jerseys were sewn under illegal sweatshop conditions in El Salvador, Reebok issued a statement saying it had conducted its own initial investigation and “believe there are a
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Peter Glenn to Close Vermont Location
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New Balance Announces Soles4Souls Haiti Relief Effort Initiative
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Roxy Loses Lawsuit Against Roxywear
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Lucy Activewear Moving HQ From Portland to San Francisco Area
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Cabela’s Continues Partnership for Elk Country
Cabelas renewed sponsorship of several Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation initiatives for 2010. For 2010, Cabelas is again donating gift cards and merchandise used as premiums in RMEF membership drives, contributing items for auctions and other fundraisers, un
K-Swiss’ Q4 Revenues Slide 21.4%; Sees Flat Sales for 2010
K-Swiss reported a loss in the fourth quarter of $12.5 million, or 36 cents a share, from $13.7 million, or 39 cents, a year ago. The latest period included a pre-tax impairment charge of $4.83 million, or 13 cents, related to the goodwill and intangible
Hobie Cat Brings Fishing Expert On Board
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Osprey Packs Hires New PR Agencies
Osprey Packs hired two marketing agencies, JAM Media Collective and Under Solen Media…
LeBron James To Develop Furniture Line
Furniture retailer and manufacturer American Signature Inc. will develop a home furnishings collection with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. The furniture collection will be launched this summer at Value City and American Signature stores…
Cabela’s Q4 Comps Dip 0.5%; Earnings Flat
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Cherokee Arranges Beauty License for Laila Ali Brand
Cherokee Inc. announced that its client, Bee Line Inc. has entered into an exclusive license agreement for the Laila Ali Brand for beauty and personal care products. Laila Ali is the daughter of the Muhammad Ali and a former professional boxer…
Hunter Opens First U.S. Store in Manhattan
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Finish Line Announces Inaugural DECA Challenge Winner
The Finish Line announced that the winner of the company's first-ever Finish Line DECA Challenge is Rosemount High School (Rosemount, Minnesota). The DECA Challenge gives high school students a real-world opportunity to learn about marketing by advis
OpSec Security plc Stake Sold to PE Firm
OpSec Security Group plc, the maker of anti-counterfeiting protection technologies and services., has sold a 29.8% stake in the company to Investcorp Technology Partners, the technology private equity arm of Investcorp. OpSec's clients include major
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