I.E. Distribution, owners of World Industries, Flameboy vs. Wet Willy and licensor of Makaha Skateboards, announced that Scott Chantos has been appointed president of the company. Most recently Chantos served as the director of sales for Converse. Prior t
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Easy Spirit Launches First Lightweight Active Line
Easy Spirit, a division of The Jones Group Inc., announced the introduction of the e360 collection of lightweight, active and casual shoes…
Consumer Confidence Slides Back in March
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in February, pulled back slightly in March. The Index now stands at 70.2 (1985=100), down from 71.6 in February. The Present Situation Index, however, increased to 51.0 from 46.4. The Exp
Fourteen Golf Names Mike Kim as Company Demo Rep
Fourteen Golf announced that Mike Kim has been selected as the Fourteen Golf demo and event rep. Kim will be in charge of demo days and events on the west coast…
SylvanSport Names Ultimate Campers as Australian and New Zealand Distribution Partner
SylvanSport, producer of American-made mobile adventure gear, announced Ultimate Campers, Australia's leading off-road camper trailer manufacturer, as its exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor for the award-winning SylvanSport GO…
Survey Finds 22 Percent of Consumers Have Encountered Mobile Check-Out
More than one-fifth (22 percent) of shoppers have been to a store where associates use mobile devices instead of cash registers, according to survey results released by a AisleBuyer, a company that provides mobile payment solutions to retailers…
Kathmandu Holdings Says Heavy Discounting Hurt 1H Earnings
Kathmandu Holdings Limited, which operates 114 outdoor specialty stores in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, reported its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell 36.2 percent to NZ$12.7 million ($10mm), for the half-year ended Jan. 31
Aetrex Worldwide Hires PR Firm
MWW Group has been hired as agency of record by Aetrex Worldwide Inc., the comfort and wellness footwear company…
NFL Launches First-Ever New York City Pop-Up Store
For the first time, the NFL will open a pop-up store in New York City to celebrate the launch of its new apparel partnerships and the 2012 NFL Draft. The NFL Shop at Draft, located at 1095 Avenue of the Americas at 41st and 42nd Streets, will be open Apri
Under Armour Signs Star Running Back Arian Foster
Under Armour announced the addition of NFL superstar Arian Foster to its roster of world-class athletes. As part of the multiyear deal, Foster will be featured in 2012 national marketing campaigns for the brand's innovative performance apparel, footw
ACK Keeps Houston Store Open After Fire
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) said that thanks to hard work by employees and volunteers, it never had to close a Houston store damaged during a fire. The rear third of the store, located at 5822 Bissonnet, suffered extensive…
Costa Sunglasses Names Head of Prescription Division
Costa Sunglasses recently welcomed Renato Cappuccitti as director of sales for its Rx sun lens division…
Marine Starts Cross-Country Journey on ElliptiGO Bike
ElliptiGO, Inc., creators of the world’s first elliptical bike, announced that 71-year-old former Marine Rick Hermelin has begun his journey of running on an ElliptiGO from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina to the Marin
SOLE Sponsors 2012 SRAM Gold Rusch Tour
Sole has sponsored pro mountainbike rider Rebecca Rusch on her 2012 SRAM Gold Rusch Tour, which seeks to boost female participation in the sport through seven worldwide…
Spy Losses More than Double in 2011 Amid Signs Core Brand it Gaining Traction
Net losses at Spy Inc. more than doubled in 2011 as it cleared out inventory of slow selling licensed brands at little or no margin and ramped up investing its core Spy Optic brand of sunglasses and ski goggles. However, the Carlsbad, CA company said it r
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