Nike, Inc. Bumps Five to VP…

Nike, Inc. has promoted three executives to vice president positions for the Nike brand and has also appointed a new chief information officer and a communications chief for the corporation. David Heath, who has been with Nike for 15 years and has served

Scarpa Hires Base Camp Communications

SCARPA North America has retained Base Camp Communications to oversee its public relations and brand communications, effective immediately. Base Camp Communications will work with SCARPA to develop a brand-communications campaign that builds awareness of

Bob’s Stores Creditors Have Seen Almost 98.5% Return…

Joseph Myers, a partner and managing director of Clear Thinking Group LLC and Liquidating Trustee for BSI Holding Co., Inc., which was formerly known as Bob’s Stores, announced that final disbursements of 13.5% have been sent to BSI’s general unsecured cr

Malden Lands $15 Million Military Contract

The U.S. Congress and President Bush has approved over $15 million for Polartec garments for the U.S. Military in the 2006 Defense Spending Bill. Included in this funding is $1.1 million to complete a third year of research and development of electronic t

NRF: Retail Sales Will Increase 4.7% in 2006

The NRF is forecasting that 2006 full year retail industry sales, excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, will increase 4.7% from last year. In its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook Report, released this morning at NRF’s 95th Annual Convention

Recall: Hurley International

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Hurley International, announced a voluntary recall of 330 Boy's Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to chil

Holyfield Signs with Grant Boxing

Evander Holyfield, world boxing heavyweight champion, has signed on to endorse a brand new line of Grant Boxing equipment that will be available at retail. Grant Boxing, Inc., manufacturer, marketer and licensor of the hand crafted boxing equipment and a

Wilson Gives Conybear Jack Kramer Award

Wilson Racquet Sports recently honored Joel Conybear, territory manager for Eastern New York and Long Island, with the 2005 Jack Kramer Award. The Kramer Award recognizes the territory manager who has exhibited sales excellence and the core values of Wil

Orange 21 and VP of Marketing Part Ways

Orange 21 Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC declaring the entrance into a Separation Agreement with Grant Guenther, VP of marketing. Under the terms of the agreement, the company and Mr. Guenther have agreed to continue Mr. Guenther’s employment to Febr

NRF: December Sales Up 5.7% Over Last Year

Consumers once again proved unflappable in the face of high energy prices as a late December shopping spree capped off another successful holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas s

Arbor Appoints Southern Territory Rep

Arbor appointed Jeff Hopkins as sales rep for the southern territory. Jeff will carry Arbor’s snowboard, skateboard and apparel in the South where he seeks to improve both customer service and brand presence. Jeff’s extensive knowledge of the region and

Gravis Partners with Turntable Lab to Create DJ Bags

Gravis and Turntable Lab have collaborated to create DJ bags that will be sold exclusively through Turntable Lab's New York and Los Angeles boutiques and the company's website. The collaboration started when Gravis was in the conceptual stages o