Global Brands Group, FIFA’s exclusive worldwide master licensee, has entered into a multi-year deal with Delivery Agent, Inc., which will build, host and manage multi-lingual e-commerce environments covering North America, Europe and South Africa.
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Pelé Launches New Apparel Venture
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Julbo Eyewear Launches Blog
Julbo, the eyewear specialist, launched its official company blog: http://julbousablog.com. The Julbo blog will offer readers unique content from Julbo’s sponsored athletes, as well as press announcements, product reviews, event reports and more…
Headsweats Hires PR Firm
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Cannondale Sponsors Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team
Cannondale Bicycles will be the official bike sponsor of the 2010 Bahati Foundation Pro Cycling Team. The newly formed team, led by 2008 National Pro Criterium Champion and eight-time national champion Rahsaan Bahati, will be outfitted with the 2010 Cann
OIA Names Dir. of Membership and Sales
The Outdoor Industry Association appointed Jim Merrion as director of membership and sales…
CPSC Postpones Testing on Children’s, Lead Items
The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to delay for another year — until February 2011 — the certification and independent third-party testing rules on the amount of lead allowed in children's products. Those rules were set to kick-in last Febr
Tag Heuer Deemphasizes Tiger Woods as Sponsor
Tag Heuer said that contrary to reports it has confirmed its relationship with Tiger Woods, but will decrease the use of the golf star in its advertisements…
Playoutdoors.com Hires Gear Buyer/Inventory Manager
Playoutdoors.com, an online kids’ outdoor apparel and gear retailer, hired Ben Zimmerman as gear buyer/inventory manager…
Goodwill Extends Partnership with FLW Outdoors
Goodwill Industries International will continue its partnership with FLW Outdoors. Goodwill Industries will continue to collect donations at each FLW Tour event in 2010…
Yates Outdoor Sales to Cover GSI Outdoors in Ontario
GSI Outdoors, a supplier of outdoor cooking and dining products, has retained Yates Outdoor Sales headed up by Kevin Yates to oversee sales and marketing efforts in Ontario, Canada…
Helly Hansen Appoints Baselayer Designer and Category Manager
Helly Hansen announced two new appointments to assist with the development of the brand’s baselayer category. Ida Gullhav was hired as a designer and Kristoffer Ulriksen has been promoted to category manager for baselayer and midlayer…
Element 21 Launches CarrotStix.com
Element 21 Golf Co., which makes fishing poles as well as golf clubs, launched a new fishing website www.carrotstix.com and www.e21fishing.com…
Birchwood Casey Sues Battenfeld Technologies
Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. of Eden Prairie, Minnesota has filed suit against Battenfeld Technologies, Inc. of Columbia, Missouri over the recent issuance of a patent to Battenfeld for their reactive targets and method of target manufacturing…
Independent Fly Fishing Show to Debut in Colorado
After evaluating every available option and in response to input received from fly fishing industry retailers, manufacturers, sales reps and media, the AFFTA board of directors said it unanimously voted Tuesday December 15, 2009 to endorse the formation o
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