Fruit of the Loom continues to remove layers of management between CEO John Holland and the operating units at the companies acquired in the Russell Corp. deal. Doug Kelly, who joined Russell Athletic as president in September 2006, is leaving the company
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Hanesbrands to Submit to Social Compliance Audits
Hanesbrands Inc. has joined the Fair Labor Association and will undergo the FLA’s two-year implementation process for accreditation of the company’s global social compliance program. The FLA conducts unannounced independent external monitoring audits of a
From Containers to Resins, Jarden is Saving at K2…
Jarden Corp. is on track to cut $29 million in costs in 2008 thanks largely to cost savings it has identified at K2. That cost cutting, moreover, may even bring assembly or manufacturing jobs back to Mexico or the United States…
SIA: Import Duties Could Double Under Proposal…
The SnowSports Industries Association (SIA) said a proposed change to federal regulations on how goods are valued when bought could double duties on many goods imported by its members…
Endura Appoints New U.S. Sales Manager
As part of an aggressive expansion drive in the US, Scottish cycle apparel maker Endura has appointed Mark Ashley to the newly created position of national sales manager for the United States…
WDI Reports 25 New Vendors at Spring Show
Worldwide Buying Group, the Seattle-based buying cooperative, just concluded what it said was a very successful spring tradeshow in Reno, Nevada February 26-March 2, that was held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. It was reported the show was well att
lucy activewear to Open Three New Stores
lucy activewear will open three new stores in March as part of their new store expansion – making a total of 64 stores nationwide. New lucy stores will open in San Francisco, CA on March 21st at Embarcadero Center 3, in Leawood, KS on March 21st at Town C
Foot Locker Q4 Net Tumbles 61% Before Charges
Foot Locker, Inc. reported net earnings in the fourth quarter fell 23% to $87 million, or 56 cents a share, from $113 million, or 72 cents, a year ago. Income from continuing operations dropped 21.8% to $86 million, or 55 cents a share, this year as compa
Timberland Increases Stock Buyback Program
The Timberland Co. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional six million shares of the company's Class A Common Stock. This additional program supplements the company's current six million share a
Mattingly Sports Names VP of Marketing and Advertising
Jim Bel Bruno, formerly of Modell’s Sporting Goods, has been named VP of marketing and advertising at Mattingly Sports. Prior to his new position at Mattingly Sports, Bel Bruno worked for Modell’s Sporting Goods as VP of marketing and advertising…
Dussault Apparel to Acquire Dayton Boots
Dussault Apparel, Inc. has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire Vancouver's legendary Dayton Boots Enterprises, Inc. Dayton, which sells shoes and boots through retailers across Canada, has been led since February 2007 by CEO Stephen Enca
Fleet Feet Launches ‘No Boundaries’ Campaign
Fleet Feet, Incorporated has launched No Boundaries, a national training program geared toward guiding beginners to walk or run their first 5K (3.1 miles). This spring, in a partnership with New Balance, more than 80 Fleet Feet Sports stores around the
OutDoor 2008 Reports Early Vendor Bookings
Trade fair organizer Messe Friedrichshafen and industry association, European Outdoor Group (EOG), have begun a new chapter for the At OutDoor 2008 trade show with a new logo and advertising campaign. The group reports already having 646 registered exhibi
Orvis to Support Teton Creek Restoration Project
As part of a year-long campaign to raise funds for Yellowstone cutthroat trout habitat restoration on Teton Creek in southern Idaho, Teton River's (FTR) Teton Creek Restoration Project is being featured on a full page in the Orvis spring and summer f
Gramicci Puts Spring Line on Amazon.com
Apparel maker Gramicci has made its spring 2008 assortment available to online shoppers via Amazon.com's Sports & Outdoors store. Amazon.com is offering more than 130 of Gramicci's men’s and women’s styles. The move ensures that consumers see Gr
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