New Era Cap Co., based in Buffalo, issued a statement in response to rallies organized by the Teamsters Union in Alabama. The statement included the fact that it is the only headwear manufacturer in the U.S. and that 81% of New Era's Alabama workfor
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G-III Catches Performance Bug…
G-III Apparel Group plans to introduce Calvin Klein Performance, a technical apparel line featuring moisture wicking fabrics and other performance materials. The collection will debut in February with distribution including Macy's and Paragon Sports
Golf Report: Pure Footwear Sees Renewed Focus on Specialty Green Grass…
Ecco unveiled its C-Force collection, in which the company inserts a carbon force plate into its direct-injected polyurethane manufacturing process. Fiscal 2007 saw Ecco golf post its fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth and will focus its 2008
The hartford sales group Awards MVP; Adds New Rep
The hartford sales group recognized Justin Hartford as the sales agency's MVP for the Fall 07 selling season at their recent sales meeting in Florida. Juston covers the Bay Area and Northern California cast for the agency. Larry Hartford, the agency
REI to Open Ann Arbor Store
Recreational Equipment, Inc. plans to open a store in Ann Arbor, Mich. at Cranbrook Village this spring. The 26,000-square-foot store will be located at Ann Arbor-Saline Road and I-94 and employ 50 people. A co-operative, REI has 48,000 members in Southea
Vail Resorts Names Chief Human Resources Officer
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced the appointment of Mark R. Gasta to the position of senior vice president and chief human resources officer. He will assume responsibility for all facets of human resources leadership and management…
Nautilus, Completes Line of Credit Deal
Nautilus, Inc. announced that it has signed its new line of credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. The facility is an underwritten 5-year, $100 million asset-based loan with an accordion feature to increase the line of credit to $125 million…
Sperry Top-Sider Partners with Oceana
Sperry Top-Sider partnered with Oceana, an international non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans, to promote widespread involvement in the fight to protect the oceans…
Coleman Supports Tree Project in Central Park
The Coleman Company, Inc. and sister company Marmot Mountain LLC supported the kickoff of a project launched on Jan. 10 to save and plant trees in Central Park. The project was launched next to a stately European Beech tree in the park’s Cherry Hill sect
Cabela’s Sells $57 Million of Senior Notes
Cabela's Inc. said it sold $57 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.2% senior notes in a private placement to institutional buyers. The notes have a final maturity of 10 years and an average maturity of seven years…
First FIFA Official Store Opens in Singapore
FIFA, the world football's governing body opened its first FIFA Official Store at Singapore's Changi airport. After Singapore, further FIFA Official Stores are due to open in London, Tokyo and Los Angeles, as well as in emerging markets such as
OGIO Hires Global Director of Golf
OGIO has hired Tom Gocke, a 15-year veteran of the golf industry and OGIO's national golf sales manager, as its first Global Director of Golf. Steve Elder, who until recently worked as OGIO's director of operations, will serve its Director – I
Simple Launches Eco-Exclusive at Walking Co.
The Walking Co. announced the exclusive launch of PlanetWalkers by Simple. PlanetWalkers will be featured at Walking Co.'s 190 stores this summer as part of a month-long 'Sustainable Comfort' promotion highlighting efforts across the comfor
Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extened their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandising articles. Meanwhile, according to
Adidas Extends A.C. Milan Deal; Nike Nears Same With Inter Milan
Adidas and A.C. Milan have extended their sponsorship deal until the end of 2017. Under the new agreement adidas will also design, produce, distribute and promote a wide range of non-sport related A.C. Milan merchandise. Meanwhile, according to published
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