Hong Kong’s export sentiment turned negative in the third quarter of 2011 as businesses there reacted to the gloomy outlook in the United States and European markets, according to the latest export sentiment survey from the Hong Kong Trade Developme
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SportsOne Names Robert Burke to Senior Partnership Manager
SportsOne appointed Robert Burke as senior partnership manager. Burke will secure and manage corporate partnerships for TrackTown12 at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, Trail Blazers Street Jam and other sports and entertainment experiences pr
Macy’s Pilots iPads, Other Technology at Stores
Macy's, Inc. is piloting a series of technology-related innovations, including iPads and wireless payment systems, at its stores as part of the company's “omnichannel strategy” to drive sales growth at Macy's and Bloomingdale's…
Nike Foundation Announces New Managing Director
Nike Inc. announced the addition of Howard Taylor as managing director and vice president of the Nike Foundation, reporting directly to Nike Foundation President and CEO Maria Eitel. Taylor will join the Nike Foundation in January 2012 from the UK Departm
Igloo Donates to Texas Wildfires Victims
Following what has been described as the hottest Texas summer in decades, wildfires have claimed the lives of four people and more than 1400 homes in the worst fire season ever. Igloo Products Corp., a Texas company, has added to the outpouring of support
Jarden Launches Tailgate Tour
Jarden Sports Licensing (JSL) is taking its new TLG8 brand on the road as it tours the country in search of the ultimate tailgater. The “TLG8 Tour” will stop at five college venues, from “The Grove” at the University of Mississippi to Ohio State's “H
Saks Fifth Avenue Names Chief Marketing Officer
Saks Inc. announced that Denise Incandela, president, Saks Direct and executive vice president of Saks Fifth Avenue, has been named chief marketing officer for Saks Fifth Avenue, a newly created role. She also will continue as president, Saks Direct…
Stage’s South Hill Gets New President, COO
Stage Stores, Inc. has appointed Mike Searles as president and COO of its South Hill division, which is headquartered in South Hill, Virginia…
Cyclists Urged to Oppose Big Cuts in Federal Spending
Bicycle user groups are rallying their members to call Congress this week in support of federal spending on bike trails, lanes and other cycling infrastructure now facing the budget axe…
Airstrike Announces Licensing Agreement With Mossy Oak
Airstrike, the maker of decorative license plates, has partnered with Mossy Oak in the automotive accessories and gift category…
Louisville Slugger Appoints Advertising Agency
The Louisville Slugger and Bionic Gloves brands, owned by Hillerich & Bradsby, named imc2 their agency of record…
RECALL: Weehoo Bike Trailers
About 2,700 bike trailers from Weehoo Inc., of Golden, CO are being recalled. The receiver on the trailer's seat post hitch can crack and cause the trailer to detach, posing fall and crash hazards to the child in the seat…
Ryders Eyewear Names New Buyer and Product Developer
Ryders Eyewear has hired Roy Williams as the new buyer and product developer. Williams worked with Norco Bike Products and Serfas Eyewear, where he played a key role in all aspects of the product development cycle, including market and trend analysis, pro
Derby Cycle Says Pre-season Orders up 25 Percent for FY 2012
Derby Cycle AG said current pre-order figures from specialist bicycle retailers indicates it has exceeded the previous year's pre-order volume of Sept. 30, 2010 by 25% after completion of all of the year's key trade fairs…
Report: Universities Released from Nike Bat Contract
The Tuscaloosa News is reporting that The University of Alabama, along with every university under contract with Nike, has been released from its obligation to use Nike baseball bats in the upcoming season. The move came after report by the newspaper in M
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