Puma to Launch Mobile Phones

PUMA and Sagem Wireless have signed a license agreement to launch a PUMA mobile phone in the second quarter of 2010 prior to the Football World Cup 2010. The license agreement is in line with PUMA’s strategy to move into new categories that compleme

Adidas Sued Over “We Not Me” Marketing Campaign

W. Brand Bobosky, an Illinois attorney, has filed a federal trademark and copyright lawsuit against Adidas and Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett for using his copyrighted phrase, “We Not Me,” in a marketing campaign…

Skechers Expands into India

Skechers USA, Inc.announced that it has signed a deal with Winner Sports Pvt. Ltd. to license and distribute SKECHERS footwear and apparel in India…

Bass Pro Moving Forward with Memphis Location

Speaking to City Council members in Memphis, Bass Pro Shops said its deal to transform The Pyramid section of the city into a mixed-use facility that would include a large retail shop and a major conservation exhibit focusing on the Mississippi River is

XP Events Files for Bankruptcy Protection

XP Events, which runs merchandise concessions at sports venues and special events, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Denver-based company — formally known as XP Entertainment LLP — said the filing will not affect its contract to run reta

DeLong Sportswear Assets Acquired by Daden Group

Daden Group Inc., based in Coralville, Iowa, has reached an agreement to purchase certain assets from Delong Sportswear. Daden Group will also lease DeLong’s corporate office and materials distribution center in Grinnell, Iowa. DeLong, a leading pro

Interbike and Bikes Belong Award Grants

Bikes Belong and Interbike have contributed $2,500 to the U.S Open Cycling Foundation (USOCF) for safe cycling seminars that will take place four times a day during OutDoor Demo East in Providence, Rhode Island Oct. 8-11…

Nike, Inc. Overcomes Fiscal Q1 Sales Decline

Nike, Inc. saw shares rise 5.8% for the week to close at $62.02 on Friday despite a double-digit decline in fiscal first quarter revenues. The increase came as some analysts upgraded the stock after the company beat Wall Street earnings estimates on redu

SGMA Moves Headquarters

The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) moved its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Silver Spring, MD…

Blacks Leisure to Shutter 89 Doors

Blacks Leisure, the U.K. outdoor chain, announced plans to close 89 stores across the group that have not “traded profitably for years”. The firm, which operates Millets, Blacks and O'Neill shops, also said it plans to lay off 50 employees at its Nor