Louis Garneau announced the sponsorship of the Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team. The Bahati Foundation, founded by Rahsaan Bahati, is a non-profit organization that inspires and empowers underprivileged youth to rise above their circumstances…
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Michael Iaconelli Inks Deal with Abu Garcia and Spiderwire
Elite Series Pro Michael Iaconelli and Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley entered into agreement for the upcoming 2010-tournament season. Beginning January 1, 2010, Iaconelli will fish Abu Garcia rods and reels, Berkley and Spiderwire line and Berkley Pow
Michael Iaconelli Inks Deal with Abu Garcia and Spidewire
Elite Series Pro Michael Iaconelli and Abu Garcia, Spiderwire and Berkley entered into agreement for the upcoming 2010-tournament season. Beginning January 1, 2010, Iaconelli will fish Abu Garcia rods and reels, Berkley and Spiderwire line and Berkley Pow
Cherokee Signs Swimwear Licensing Agreement for Sideout
Cherokee Inc. said Blue By Yoo will make women’s, junior’s and girl’s swimwear for Cherokee’s Sideout brand…
Fila USA’s VP of Sales Steps Down
Bruce Fendell has stepped down as VP of sales at Fila USA but will continue to help Fila as a consultant. The position has been eliminated as part of a strategic review, according to a company spokesperson…
Accell Group Acquires Batavus Distributor in Germany
Accell Group N.V. said it agreed to acquire all the shares in Bäumker & Co. GmbH (“Bäumker”). Bäumker is a trading company in bicycles, bicycle parts and accessories and based in Rheine, Germany and is distributor for Batavus…
Puma Launches Biodiversity Initiative in Africa
Puma and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced a strategic partnership to support biodiversity worldwide and specific initiatives in Africa. The ‘Play for Life’ partnership will support the 2010 International Year of Biodi
SpendingPulse: Most Categories See Gains in Holiday Sales
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, most key categories generated gains over the holiday selling season, including a 6.2% increase in footwear. The biggest gain came from online sales, which soared 17.7% from Nov. 29 through Saturday, Jan. 2. For the y
Macy’s to Close Five Stores
Macy's, Inc. announced the closure of five underperforming stores located in Boise, Idaho; Waterford, Michigan; St. Ann, Missouri; Missoula, Montana and Burlington, New Jersey…
Shoebuy.com Breaks the 1,000 Brand Mark
Shoebuy.com announced that it has launched its 1,000th brand.
Brands recently made available via Shoebuy.com include: Diesel, Yellow Box, Lucky Brand, BCBG Max Azria, Vince Camuto, Reef, Jack Rogers and Converse…
K-Swiss Signs Bryan Brothers
K-Swiss announced the addition of the ATP World Tour No. 1-ranked doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan to the 2010 tennis roster, effective Jan. 1, 2010. The two tennis players had been with adidas…
Adidas Launches Virtual Running Partner
Adidas has launched the miCoach Pacer and Zone running training tools. miCoach is an interactive training service developed to motivate and enable runners to become better and reach their training goals…
END Footwear Co-Founder Launches LUME
Andrew Estey, former END Footwear co-founder and award-winning footwear designer, announced the launch of LUME, a premier active-lifestyle brand focused in the fusion of health and wellness…
Applied Nanotech Announces RandD and License Agreement
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. said it has entered into a license and research and development agreement related to its carbon nanotube composite technology (epoxy/CNT) with an unnamed, prominent sporting goods manufacturer…
Supreme Court to Consider NFL’s Exclusive Licensing Deal Case
The National Football League next week will ask the U.S. Supreme Court for a broader shield from antitrust lawsuits, one that would let teams act as a group in marketing their logos and trademarks. The court will hear arguments over the league's excl
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