Nfinity, the maker of women’s cheerleading, volleyball and basketball shoes, has been selected as a finalist in the 2009 American Business Awards. Nfinity is one of only seven companies up for the Business Innovation of the Year – Up to 100 Employees Awar
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Former Nike Chief Elected to Campbell’s Board
Campbell Soup Company's Board of Directors has elected William Perez, former CEO of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company and President and CEO of Nike, Inc., to the Board…
Honduran Earthquake Looks to be ‘Non-Event’
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Honduras on Thursday appears to have largely spared the major apparel plants operating in the region. Fruit of the Loom, Gildan Activewear and Hanesbrands all reported only minor damages to their facilties and no s
Columbia Confiscates Counterfeit Products in Thailand
Columbia Sportswear Company said authorities in Thailand have confiscated more than 4,700 counterfeit Columbia products from four retail outlets and two related warehouses…
Forzani Responds to Activist Shareholder
The activist group investor targeting Forzani Group Ltd. said last week it has the support of a large institutional shareholder in its fight to adding two proposed nominees to the Canadian retailer’s board…
Columbia to Launch Online Retail Site
Columbia Sportswear announced the launch of its new business-to-consumer online channel. Columbia’s e-commerce sites will showcase “The Science of the Greater Outdoors” and explore how the company’s product technologies protect consumers from the elements
Weatherby Announces The Promotion Of Aaron Smith To Marketing Manager
Aaron Smith, who originally joined Weatherby in 2005 as marketing coordinator now will manages major communication projects in both the print and digital areas, including the annual catalog and Web site, as well as advertising and e-mail campaigns. Smith
Study: Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise
Researchers from the New Brunswick Medical Training Centre in Canada asked secondary school students in Montreal about their participation in 29 physical activities over five years and found that 94% of the students took part in team activities when they
Brown Shoe Posts $7.6MM Q1 Loss, Famous Footwear’s Comps Off 4.9%
Brown Shoe Co., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported a loss of $7.6 million, or 18 cents a share, in the first quarter. Sales declined 2.8% to $538.7 million from $554.5 million in the year ago quarter. Famous Footwear net sales were $317.6 million, a
Gramicci Adds to Growing Sales Force
Gramicci has added two more well-known outdoor apparel industry sales representatives to its sales team. This follows on the recent announcement of other new representatives, bringing Gramicci closer to finalizing a new nationwide sales team…
Field Logic Names New Marketing Coordinator
Field Logic, the maker of The Block targets and Rage expandable broadheads, said Brittney Silewski has joined the company as marketing coordinator. In this new position, Silewski will be responsible for coordinating internal employee communications, eval
Candace Parker Most Popular WNBA Jersey
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, the 2008 WNBA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, tops this year’s list of WNBA most popular jerseys, based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and WNBAStore.com from October 2008 through April 20
Eastbay to Close Call Center
Eastbay, a division of Foot Locker, is planning to close a call center in Allouez, Wisconsin by the end of July. About 200 workers are reportedly affected…
Curtis Charles Named Puma’s SVP of North American Sales
PUMA North America appointed Curtis Charles as Senior Vice President of North American Sales, overseeing all sales and sales operations activities for both the PUMA and Tretorn brands. Prior to his appointment to PUMA, Charles was CEO/CMO of Keimistre & L
Woolrich Enters Big and Tall License
Woolrich, Inc. has partnered with Georgia Khaki Company to launch a men’s Big & Tall line for the lifestyle brand. The newest brand to partner with Woolrich, Georgia Khaki Company will source, manufacture, sell and distribute Woolrich men’s Big & Tall spo
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