The University of Wisconsin on Friday cut its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. over the non-payment of more than $2 million in severance in the closing of two plants in Honduras. But Nike claims it has a limited obligation to the workers since it only s
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Collective Licensing Partners with MMA’s STRIKEFORCE
Collective Licensing International announced their brand partnership and master license agreement with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE…
Coleman Company Celebrates New Kansas DC
The Coleman Company, Inc. celebrated Friday the official opening of Coleman’s Distribution Center at Midwest Commerce Center which employs 260 in Gardner, Kan…
Crimson Trace Announces Management Team Additions
Crimson Trace has announced several new additions to the Crimson Trace management team. Michael Caulk is now overseeing the engineering department at Crimson Trace as Director of Engineering, Fredrick Karl has been promoted to Product Development Director
Golfsmith Launches $1 Million Driver Promotion Around Mickelson’s Win
Phil Mickelson captured his third green jacket Sunday at Augusta and triggered the fulfillment of an estimated $1 million promotion undertaken by Golfsmith International Holding. As announced last month, any Golfsmith customer who purchased a new Callaway
Beretta USA Partners with USA Shooting
Beretta U.S.A. has announced its partnership with USA Shooting, the national governing body for Olympic Shooting Sports. USA Shooting oversees the development of U.S. National Teams that compete in international competition on behalf of the United States.
University of Wisconsin Voids Nike Licensing Deal
The University of Wisconsin on Friday canceled its licensing agreement with Nike Inc., becoming the first university to take that step over concerns over a Nike contractor’s treatment of workers in Honduras…
Organizations Sign Memorandum with FWS
U.S. Fish Wildlife Service Acting Director Rowan Gould signed two Memoranda of Understandings on Monday, one with National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, and another with the Bureau Land Management Deputy Director Mike Pool…
Zumiez March Cops Surge 13.2%
Zumiez Inc. reported comps for the five-week March period ended April 3 increased 13.2% on net sales that increased 20.1% to approximately $35.8 million from $25.8 million im march last year…
EU Insists Duties on Chinese Footwear Will Withstand WTO Review
The European Commission rejected Beijing's call for a formal investigation by the World Trade Organization of EU charges on Chinese shoes. In December, Brussels extended import duties of up to 16.5% on Chinese shoes, claiming that they unfairly under
The Buckle Post Solid March Comp Gains
The Buckle reported March comps improved 7.2% on net sales that increased 12.4% to $86.9 million for the five-week fiscal month from $77.3 million in the year-ago month…
SGMA: Wholesale Sales Fall 4.3% in 2009
According to SGMA's Manufacturers Sales by Category Report (2010 edition), manufacturers' (wholesale) sales of sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, sports apparel, athletic footwear, and licensed merchandise in the U.S. totaled $71.8 bil
Coleman Opens New High Tech DC
The Coleman Company, Inc. has opened its newly constructed distribution center in Gardner, KS…
New ASR Dates Lend to Retailer Needs
Action Sports Retailer, ASR, has publicized dates for the 2011 season. The ASR Access Event will take place January 13-15 and the ASR Marketplace will follow August 18-20…
BJ’s March Comps Rise 7.3% Excluding Gas Sales
BJ”s Wholesale Club, Inc. reported that sales for March 2010 increased by 15.7% to $1.0 billion from $870.3 million in March 2009. Excluding gasoline sales, merchandise comparable club sales increased by 7.3%, including a two-point bump from the shift in
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