A story published in the Washington Post that raised questions about Crocs, Inc.'s health has prompted Crocs President and CEO John Duerden to post a blog on the company's website to reassure customers and investors of the company's viabili
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IIT Corp. to Supply Night Vision Equipment to U.S. Special Ops
ITT Corporation has been awarded an $11.4 million contract to supply image intensification tubes for existing night vision goggles to the United States Special Operations Command…
Nexcen Brands Opens First Shoebox New York Store in Middle East
NexCen Brands has opened the first Shoebox New York Store in the Middle East. It is located in South Surra, Kuwait…
Rossi USA Joins Whitetails Unlimited Program as Title Sponsor
Rossi USA has signed on as the Title Sponsor to Whitetails Unlimited’s Kids on Target program. The popular program was introduced as a pilot program in 2008, with a focus on encouraging our nation’s youth to get off the couch, enjoy the great outdoors, an
High Sierra Hires Director of Information Technology
High Sierra Sport Company, the manufacturer of bags and luggage, appointed Kevon Ward as director of information technology…
Victoria’s Secret Expands PINK Collegiate Collection
Victoria's Secret's PINK Collegiate Collection has been expanded to more than 50 colleges and universities. VS PINK launched its co-branded Collegiate Collection in July 2008, which features VS PINK's brand iconography and the names and log
SGB Publishes 2009 Top 100 Retailers Report
The SGB Retail Top 100 list has had its years of change in the past – due mostly to mergers and acquisitions of late – but this year marks the exit of one iconic retailer in 2008 and another that saw its last entry in 2009. The turmoil of the last year h
Jarden Sees Q2 Profit, Sales Meeting or Topping Forecasts
Jarden Corp., the parent of Coleman, K2 Sports and Rawlings, said it expects to meet or exceed analysts' consensus estimates for earnings per share, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. It also expects revenue to be in li
Dept. of Education Awards $78 Million in PEP Grants…
The Department of Education announced the recipients of $78 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants totaling $26.5 million will be distributed to more than 140 school districts and community based organizations ac
Nautilus Reduces Headquarters Space
Nautilus Inc. has terminated its lease for 482,538 square feet of office space at 16400 S.E. Nautilus Drive in Vancouver, Wash.’s Columbia Tech Center…
Riddell Inc. to Face Jury Trial in Heat Stroke Case
A federal judge in Ohio last Monday concluded that Riddell Inc. had a duty to warn former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer that its helmets and shoulder pads could contribute to heat stroke when used in hot conditions. Stringer died nea
Los Angeles Court Dismisses K-Swiss Trademark Lawsuit Against Puma
The Los Angeles District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by K-Swiss against Puma over its Dolton shoe design. Puma filed its own trademark infringement lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts and the case will continue to be heard there. K-Swiss sou
L.L. Bean Reduces New Store Plans for 2009
L.L. Bean plans to open only one store this year rather than the anticipated eight. A plan to offer voluntary retirement incentives to some employees was also recently announced. According to reports, the company still has a goal of having 32 stores in op
Dorel Acquires Iron Horse
Dorel Industries Inc. has acquired certain assets of Iron Horse Bicycles, including inventory, various trademarks and trade names, as well as the “Iron Horse” brand, in a transaction valued at US$5.2 million. The assets were bought in a bankruptcy auction
Callaway Golf Lowers Guidance for the Year
Callaway Golf Co. said its preliminary financial results show its second-quarter per share profit fell sharply on weaker sales, prompting the company to lower its guidance for the rest of the year…
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