L.L. Bean said its Data Center in Freeport, ME recently obtained LEED Silver certification, becoming the first LEED Silver certified data center in New England. The USGBC's LEED program is a voluntary rating system designed to encourage companies to
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Julbo Appoints New Reps for Southwest and Northeast
Julbo, Inc., the eyewear company, hired two outdoor sales representatives, effective July 1, 2009: Sky Ambitions LLC will cover northeast territory and Greg Houston from the Alta Group will cover the southwest…
New Balance CEO to Join AAFA Board of Directors
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) said Rob DeMartini, CEO of New Balance, will join the AAFA Board of Directors and Executive Committee…
Eddie Bauer Wins Court Approval to Sell Assets
Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. won bankruptcy court approval to sell its assets at an auction next month. At a joint court hearing held simultaneously in Wilmington, DE and Toronto, where the company’s Canadian division is in bankruptcy, two judges approved Ed
Cloudveil Hires Sales Agency to Cover Mid-Atlantic
Cloudveil has hired Brandywine River Representatives to manage outdoor product sales in the Mid-Atlantic territory. Along with Agency Owner and Principal Andy Molter, the Brandywine organization includes Associate Representatives David Donahue and Justin
The Finish Line Exits Man Alive; Jimmy Jazz Affiliate Paid to Assume Business
The Finish Line Inc. last week threw in the towel on its long underperforming Man Alive chain. The company agreed to pay $7 million in cash to Man Alive Acquisition LLC, which is controlled by Jimmy Jazz stores owner and operator Jimmy Khezrie, to assume
Sport Supply Group Acquires Webster’s Team Sports
Sport Supply Group, Inc. acquired substantially all the assets of Webster's Team Sports of Pompano Beach, FL, as part of a goal to “dominate team sports distribution in the state of Florida.” Terms were not disclosed but Sport Supply Group did not as
Nike, NBA Hall of Fame Sued Over Michael Jordan Hall of Fame Line
A Massachusetts sportswear company is suing Nike, Inc. and the NBA Hall of Fame, claiming breach of contract and fraud related to the sale of sportswear linked to Michael Jordan's upcoming induction into the Hall…
Online Videos Expand as Useful Marketing Tool
Social Media has certainly had an impact on nearly every facet of business, and companies continue to expand their brand presence online. New online social communities, purchasing opportunities, customer reviews, and shopper incentives are introduced ever
Choose Outdoors Secures Industry Grants, Plans 2009 Agenda
Choose Outdoors, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Colorado, has received start-up funding from America Outdoors, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the National Ski Areas Association, and Outdoor Industry Association…
Andy Knapp Loses Battle with Cancer
Andy Knapp, the long time head buyer of hardgoods at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis, passed away at home on June 22, 2009. He had been fighting kidney cancer for six years…
Gildan Confirms Operations Unaffected by Honduran Political Situation
Gildan Activewear Inc. confirmed that the current political situation in Honduras has had no impact on its operations or employees in Honduras. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was ousted in an army coup on Sunday…
Supreme Court to Hear NFL Apparel Licensing Case
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether the National Football League and its 32 teams can enter an exclusive licensing deal with a maker of team jerseys and other gear without violating federal antitrust law. The court said it will hear an appea
Savage Rifles: Fighting Terrorism in the Philippines
Savage Arms has joined the global war on terror with the delivery of 111 custom Model 10 sniper rifles to the Philippine National Police. The rifles were delivered in May and already have been utilized successfully in operations with the Special Action Fo
SGMA Supports Status Quo of Lacey Act
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) stated its support for preserving the status quo of the Lacey Act. Currently, the Lacey Act states that sporting goods are exempt from the new reporting requirements on wood and plant content in imported
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