Nike, Inc. reported second quarter revenues decreased 4% for the fiscal 2010 second quarter ended Nov. 30, down from $4.6 billion last year to $4.4 billion in the current year; changes in currency exchange rates had a minimal impact on reported revenue re
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Delta Apparel, Inc. to Acquire Art Gun Technologies
Delta Apparel, Inc. signed a letter of intent and expects to acquire substantially all of the net assets of Art Gun Technologies, LLC by Dec. 31, 2009. Through its “virtual art studio”, Art Gun provides shoppers the ability to design apparel products by c
Puma Partners with Second City
Puma joined The Second City, the famous comedy theatre and school of improvisation, as the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary at an event in Chicago. Puma also announced the PUMA & The Second City “LOL” Scholarship Program, offering ten scholars
Senate Has Until Dec. 31 to Extend Trade Preference Programs
Extension of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) programs is now up to the U.S. Senate after the U.S. House of Representatives approval Monday of H.R. 4284. The House legislation extends both programs fo
European Optical Titan to Acquire FGX International
FGX International Holdings Limited, which makes Foster Grant, Gargoyles, Ironman, Champion and Body Glove sunglasses, has agreed to be acquired by France's Essilor International for $565 million including debt. If approved, FGX would remain independe
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case Against Gun Maker
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed Beretta U.S.A. and the firearms industry another victory by rejecting the Brady Center's appeal of Adames v. Beretta U.S.A. Corporation challenging the constitutionality of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in
QBP Launches Freeride Initiative
QBP is piloting a new initiative focused on supplying bike dealers with freeride components, accessories and apparel for skilled mountain biking. The category includes downhill, slopestyle, dirt jumping, and street riding…
Lead in Logo Prompts Timberland Boot Recall
Timberland recalled about 21,000 pairs of its Classic Scuffproof boots for children because the logo stamped onto the boots' insoles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard…
Advanced Sports Acquires Oval Concepts
Advanced Sports, Inc. has purchased the Oval Concepts brand, trademarks, and tooling and has entered into a license agreement for its patented technology. Oval Concepts, based in Switzerland, is well-known for its innovations in handlebars, stems, aero-ba
Sara Lingafelter Joins Waypoint Outdoor
Sara Lingafelter recently joined Waypoint Outdoor as a Field Service Representative. Lingafelter is better known in the outdoor industry as TheClimberGirl on Twitter, and the climber and writer behind RockClimberGirl.com…
Victorinox Consolidates Marketing with Mullen
Victorinox Swiss Army has selected Mullen as its new integrated marketing communications agency for the North American market…
Backcountry.com Names Smith Optics Vendor of the Year
Backcountry.com named Smith Optics its 's 2009 Vendor of the Year from a field of 450 nominees…
Collective Brands Names SVP, Retail
Collective Brands Inc. has named John D. Smith as senior vice president and general manager of retail for Collective Brands' performance and lifestyle group…
G-III Apparel Plans Stock Offering
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. plans to sell common stock in a public offering to fund general operating costs and possible acquisitions…
A4 Unveils Women’s Sportswear Line
A4 has launched its new Spring 2010 redesigned women’s collection. The new high performance stretch fabrics emphasize both fit and comfort…
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