Tim Harrington, formerly president and CEO of Fogdog Sports, has been appointed chairman and CEO of eRollover, a destination for retirement planning, education and analysis…
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EU Prolongs Duties on Chinese, Vietnamese Footwear
The European Union on Tuesday extended punitive taxes on imports of Chinese and Vietnamese shoes. Ministers from the 27 EU nations “today adopted a regulation extending, by a further period of 15 months, the anti-dumping duty on imports into the EU of foo
Finish Line Q3 Sales Slip 0.2%; Comps Up 1.7%
The Finish Line, Inc. reported recently net sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 28 slipped 0.2% to $240.1 million versus net sales of $240.6 million a year ago. As previously disclosed, the company exited the Man Alive business effective July 4, 2009.
Roger Talermo to Exit Amer Sports
Amer Sports Corp. said its Chief Executive Roger Talermo will leave the company and be replaced by Heikki Takala on April 1, 2010, according to the Associated Press…
Performance Bicycle Named “Hot” Internet Retailer
Internet Retailer magazine has named Performance Bicycle to its annual Hot 100 list of the best online retailers…
Rab Hires Marketing Manager
Rab, manufacturer of mountaineering clothing, hired Samantha Killgore as its marketing manager. Kilgore has been in the outdoor industry for over 6 years working with brands including Moonstone and Outdoor Research…
American Footwear Act Reintroduced in U.S. House of Representatives
Reps. Joseph Crowley (D., N.Y.) and Kevin Brady (R., Texas) reintroduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would eliminate duties on certain types of lower-priced and children’s footwear…
Duties on Some Outdoor Footwear Poised to Skyrocket Dec. 31
Makers of certain types of waterproof, breathable outdoor footwear were warned to brace for a huge increase in duties last week after it appeared an agreement to pass a miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) through Congress collapsed…
CPSC Postpones Testing on Children’s, Lead Items
The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to delay for another year — until February 2011 — the certification and independent third-party testing rules on the amount of lead allowed in children's products. Those rules were set to kick-in last Febr
Preferential Trade Programs Could Expire Dec. 31
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation last week to extend by one year the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) programs. It is now up to the Senate to pass the legislation before both expire
Louis Vuitton Settles with New Balance
Louis Vuitton agreed to stop selling its Minstrel shoe line as part of a settlement reached with New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc., which had accused the French luxury goods company of copying New Balance's best-selling 574 shoe. New Balance, which file
The Hartford Sales Group Celebrates 25 Years!
The Hartford Sales Group celebrated its 25th anniversary recently at The Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, California. The Sales Associates presented Larry Hartford, Principal of the agency, with a plaque and a personalized golf bag, thanking him for his &
The North Face Sues The South Butt Over Parody
The North Face filed a lawsuit against the teenage owner of The South Butt, claiming that the St. Louis-area parody company is infringing on the established apparel-maker's trademark and products…
Alexander Wins Hartford Sales Group MVP Award!
Kevin Alexander was awarded the Hartford Sales Group's MVP award for the Fall 2009 booking season at their recent agency meeting in Laguna Beach, CA. Larry Hartford, the agency's principal, recognized Kevin for his outstanding sales achievement
The North Face Sues The South Butt Over Parody
The North Face filed a lawsuit against the teenage owner of The South Butt, claiming that the St. Loius-area parody company is infringing on the established apparel-maker's trademark and products…
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