Jones Apparel Group, Inc. appointed Aru Kulkarni president of sales of the women's wholesale sportswear division, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Kulkarni will oversee all wholesale sales functions, including developing and coordin
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Bikes Belong Hires New Deputy Director, Researcher
Bikes Belong has named an attorney and former assistant director for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources to head up member development and government affairs. The organization also has hired a research and statistics coordinator to build a case f
RECALL: K2 Auto Snowboard Bindings
The CPSC and K2 Sports are recalling approximately 2,500 pairs of K2's “Auto” Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007. The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. No injuries have been repor
Industry Looks to Avoid Loss of ‘First Sale’ Rule…
The U.S. House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved language urging Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) not to revoke the “first sale” rule that has helped limit tariffs on billions of dollars in apparel, footwear and other sporting goods imports for 20 ye
Jibbitz Wins Trademark Suit, but Unlikely to Collect…
Jibbitz, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crocs Inc., has won a $56 million damage award against a Chinese company. Jinjiang Huakai Shoes & Garments Co. was found guilty of 179 copyright infringements, including trademark infringement, trademark counterf
Forefront Q1 Loss Widens…
Forefront Holdings saw net sales decline 20.6% to $8.1 million from $10.1 million for the year-ago first quarter. Sales decreased in all product segments except for OEM/Internet and NFL…
Dick’s Becomes Title Sponsor of Pittsburgh Marathon
The Pittsburgh Marathon will be held May 3rd 2009 and will be renamed the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. The marathon was last run back in 2003 and had hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s Marathon in 2000, and several USA marathon
Lawsuit Over Metal Bat Ban Incident
The family of a boy in Wayne, NJ, who suffered brain damage after he was struck by a line drive off an aluminum baseball bat sued the bat's maker and others on Monday, saying they should have known it was dangerous. The family of Steven Domalewski, w
Adams Golf Gets Q1 Sales Bump from Int’l, Hybrids…
Adams Golf saw a modest increase in net sales for the first quarter as the company continued to see strength in its hybrid product partner with growth in drivers to more than offset a decline in irons. Additionally, double-digit international sales more t
Orange 21 Cuts Q1 Losses Despite Falling Margins
Higher gas and oil prices and exchange rates reduced gross margins at action sports optics company Orange 21 by 500 basis points in the first quarter ended March 31. Nevertheless, the company was able to reduce its losses in the quarter on a 23% increase
Wolverine World Wide Names Corporate Controller
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael D. Stornant to the position of corporate controller. In his new role, Stornant will be directly responsible for the oversight of the company's European and Canadian financial operations,
Forest Service Appoints New Steward
Tom Peterson has been appointed Director of Forest Management for the U.S. Forest Service. This position is responsible for guiding activities to maintain and improve the health, diversity and productivity of the National Forest system…
Spyder Names EVP of Global Strategy and Marketing
Gary De Bay has been named Executive Vice President of Global Strategy and Marketing for Spyder Active Sports after serving the brand on a consultant level since November 2007. De Bay will be responsible for global brand strategy and marketing for the Spy
Brown Shoe to Make Fergie Shoes
Brown Shoe and Fergie have signed a deal to make a shoe line under the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress's name. Plans for the launch of Fergie footwear include a dedicated web site and personal appearances…
Profits at Nordstrom Slide 24.2%
Nordstrom Inc reported a lower quarterly net profit due to lower sales in what the company called a “challenging retail environment.” First-quarter net profit came to $119 million, or 54 cents a share, compared with $157 million, or 60 cents a share, a ye
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