Compression apparel aids performance and speeds recovery.
In the last decade, the clothes athletes wear have changed from grab anything out of the closet utilitarian fashion, to carefully considered pieces of technical equipment…
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Saks Direct Expands Online Sales to Canada
Saks Direct, Inc. signed an agreement with E4X, Inc. to utilize its FiftyOne global ecommerce solution to enable Canadian consumers to shop and buy online at saks.com. Canadian shoppers visiting saks.com will soon experience online shopping automatically
The Language of Harassment
For the last 20 years or so, employers have focused on educating their employees regarding harassment laws. This is a good thing and nothing in this article is intended to suggest otherwise. However, this article suggests that, in their desire to squelch
Wal-Mart Cuts Prices on Popular Toys; Prepares for Christmas
Wal-Mart reduced prices on some of the most popular toys in 3,500 of its stores across the U.S. Over the next ten days the retailer will fast track the opening of Christmas shops in stores nationwide…
Big Rock Sports to Distribute Coleman Outdoors Brands
Big Rock Sports has reached an agreement with Coleman Outdoors to distribute its outdoor camping, shooting sports and water sports brands, including Coleman, Hodgman, Mad Dog Gear, Stearns and Sevylor…
Asics Sues Dolce and Gabbana Over Striped Footwear Trademark
Asics has filed a lawsuit against Dolce & Gabbana SpA for allegedly copying its stripe design on sneakers and high-top shoes. The complaint filed Sept. 19 in U.S. District Court, Central District of California (Los Angeles) claims Dolce & Gabbana is using
Sole Technology Names European Manager
Sole Technology promoted Jan Van Leeuwen to general manager and VP of its Amsterdam-based European headquarters. As general manager, Van Leeuwen will direct and oversee all operational efforts for each of the brands for Europe…
Sports Illustrated Opens First Store
Sports Illustrated opened its first-ever retail store when Detroit Metropolitan Airport unveiled its new North Terminal on Sept. 17. The SI store features an array of branded consumer products including apparel, books and magazines as well as branded merc
MarineMax Expands Relationship with Hatteras, CABO
MarineMax, Inc. expanded its relationship with Hatteras and CABO. Specifically, MarineMax is adding CABO and Hatteras to its product offerings in NY and NJ. Prior to this expansion, MarineMax offered Hatteras and CABO in Florida and Hatteras in Texas…
Fortune Brands Declares Dividend
Fortune Brands, Inc. declared today a regular dividend of 44 cents per share on the Common Stock, payable in cash on Dec. 1, 2008, to stockholders of record at the close of business Nov. 12, 2008…
Fortune Brands Chairman Retires; CEO To Fill Role
Norm Wesley, chairman of the board of Fortune Brands, Inc. plans to retire after more than two decades with the company and nearly nine years as chairman. Bruce Carbonari, currently president and chief executive officer, has been elected chairman and chie
Gander Mountain Inks Deal for Private Label Credit Card
Alliance Data Systems Corporation signed multi-year agreements with Gander Mountain to provide new private label credit card and database marketing services in support of Gander Mountain's multi-channel business…
Gunnison Endurance Project Partners with SportHill
The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim or R2R2R run record attempt will kick off GEP’s partnership with apparel maker SportHill. GEP/La Sportiva/SportHill runners will attempt to race from the south rim to the north rim and back to the south rim, a distance
TaylorMade-adidas Appoints COO
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Company promoted Pete Sanchez to the position of COO. In his new role, Sanchez will oversee the company's engineering, supply chain, sourcing, procurement and all manufacturing operations. Sanchez joined TaylorMade-adidas Golf
Amer Sued by Avocet Sports Technology
Avocet Sports Technology, based in Menlo Park, CA, has filed a lawsuit against Amer Sports and its subsidiary, Suunto USA, for infringing on three patents for altimeter devices. The suit seeks monetary damages in excess of $20 million…
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