Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 6, 2007 | Uncategorized, XX SEW
The New Balance Foundation has donated $100,000 to The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) to support four New England high schools enrolled in Play It Smart program. The mentoring program has worked to change the lives of thousands (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 6, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Financial, Uncategorized, XX BOSS, XX SEW
Nike has donated $175,000 to Partner with Special Olympics Oregon in creating "NikeGO Special Olympics Oregon Youth Games. The first-of-its-kind event will bring more than 500 special athletes to the Nike campus for one-day events in May and October, 2007 (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 6, 2007 | Uncategorized, XX SEW
Franklin Sports has agreed to pick up the tab for all attendees of the SGMA Spring Market registering through March 31. The registration fee costs $50... (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 6, 2007 | Uncategorized, XX SEW
The Stride Rite Corp, the owner of Saucony, Hind and Keds, announced that long-time CEO, David Chamberlain plans to retire in 2007 from his position as CEO. Chamberlain, 63, will continue to serve as chairman and CEO until a replacement has taken office, (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 6, 2007 | Uncategorized, XX SEW
Nike launched the new System of Dress basketball uniforms this week at men's basketball conference tournaments around the country. Ohio State, Arizona, Syracuse and Florida are expected to sport the new look at their respective conference tournaments (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 5, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Retailer, Update
The NBA said that on-site retail merchandise sales during All-Star 2007 in Las Vegas increased by 54 percent versus the prior sales record set in Los Angeles in 2004... (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 5, 2007 | Uncategorized, Update
Nike, Inc. said Greg Dinges has joined the company as VP, Nike, Inc. corporate development, and CFO of the company's Affiliate Brands Group. Dinges joins the company from PepsiCo, where he most recently was VP of corporate strategy and development... (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 5, 2007 | Apparel, Apparel Retailer, Footwear, Footwear Retailer, Uncategorized, Update
Adidas launched the next phase of its Impossible is Nothing campaign. Under the new effort, more than 30 athletes tell their 'Impossible' stories using their own hand-drawn illustrations and paintings. The campaign will launch with a globally in (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 5, 2007 | Apparel, Apparel Retailer, Uncategorized, Update
Brunswick Corp. promoted Jeffrey Kinsey, VP, strategy and corporate development. He succeeds Dale Tompkins, who will join Brunswick Bowling & Billiards division... (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 5, 2007 | Uncategorized, XX SEW
L.L. Bean and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife have entered into a licensing agreement that will allow L.L. Bean to sell IFW logo merchandise at their stores in Freeport. Proceeds from the sale of the merchandise will benefit the depa (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 5, 2007 | Apparel, Apparel Supplier, Apparel Vendor, Sports/Fitness, Sports/Fitness Supplier, Sports/Fitness Vendor, Uncategorized, Update
Fleet Feet, Inc. recorded a 19.9% growth in sales in 2006 with 70 stores, surpassing $63 million in revenue compared to $52 million in 2005. Comparative store were up 17.5% on top of the 16.1% increase posted in 2005. It expects to add 12 new stores this (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 5, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Supplier, Outdoor Vendor, Uncategorized, Update
Russell Corp. plans to close a plant in Alexander City, AL. More than 400 workers at a plant learned last week that they will be losing their jobs when the plant closes later in the year. Some of the 425 employees will be let go as early as March 12 and a (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Footwear, Footwear Supplier, Footwear Vendor, Outdoor, Outdoor Supplier, Outdoor Vendor, Uncategorized, Update
Mion Footwear, a division of Timberland Co., said it is now accepting entries for the second annual Mion Solutions Environmental Film Award Program... (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Retailer, Uncategorized, Update
Patagonia announced the launch of their public weblog, The Cleanest Line. Open to employees, customers, friends and industry insiders, participants are encouraged to share stories, photos, news, events and environmental action alerts. .. (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Supplier, Outdoor Vendor, Uncategorized, Update
Adidas plans to introduce a branded line of precision-engineered boxing equipment this fall in the U.S. Century, a leader in combative sports products based in Oklahoma City, OK, will be the US and Canadian distributor... (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Footwear, Footwear Financial, Outdoor, Outdoor Financial, Uncategorized, Update
Blacks Leisure, the United Kingdom outfitter, will close about 45 loss-making stores after it revealed sales will be flat for the year to February... (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Apparel, Apparel Trade, Footwear, Footwear Trade, Sports/Fitness, Sports/Fitness Trade, Uncategorized, Update
Nike, Inc. reached an agreement to acquire a 125-acre land parcel in Memphis, TN, known locally as Northridge, where it plans to build a new 1 million square foot footwear distribution center. The land purchase agreement was signed March 1, 2007, by Nike (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Financial, Uncategorized, Update
Dick's Sporting Goods recently distributed a glossy magazine promoting seasonal merchandise and featuring an assortment of co-branded copy and brand advertising, according to the In-Store Marketing Institute. Dropped in early January, the magazine fe (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Supplier, Outdoor Vendor, Uncategorized, Update
G.I. Joe's has officially changed its name to Joe's. The change to a shorter name coincides with the company's 55-year anniversary, and the simultaneous openings of new stores in Bellevue and Kirkland, Wash. The retailer, based in Wilsonvil (Read More)
Posted by Thomas J. Ryan | March 2, 2007 | Outdoor, Outdoor Supplier, Outdoor Vendor, Uncategorized, Update
True Temper Sports, Inc. saw fourth quarter net sales decrease 11.8% to $24.2 million from $27.4 million last year. The company recorded a net loss for the 2006 fourth quarter of $4.6 million, widening from $0.6 million during the year-ago quarter... (Read More)
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