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Surging Cotton Prices Threaten Profit Margins
Apparel makers remain wary of the recent surge in cotton prices as they have skyrocketed, ballooning to more than $1 a pound, a 35% surge this year alone. The catalyst is a fundamental imbalance of global supply and demand…
Crocs Launches Australian and Canadian Websites
Crocs, Inc. announced the launch of Canadian and Australian websites as well as a new consumer mobile site. In addition to providing supplementary revenue opportunities, the new online offerings are designed to enrich the Crocs online experience…
Footbalance System Appoints Roger Talermo as Chaiman
Roger Talermo, current president of the Finnish Olympic Committee and former CEO of Amer Sports, has been elected as the new chairman of the board for Footbalance System Ltd…
Cabela’s Completes $250 Million Securitization
Cabela's Inc. announced that Cabela's Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $250 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2010-II…
Isis Hires P.R. Firm
Women's apparel brand ISIS has hired Darby Communications to implement a public relations campaign to broaden ISIS’ brand awareness…
Backcountry.com Ups Donations to Gear to Grow
Backcountry.com has pledged to donate all non-resale-able returns — more than a quarter of a million dollars a year in premium outdoor gear — to Gear to Grow, a non-profit that brokers gear donations between…
SCARPA Upgrades Web Site
SCARPA North America unveiled a new web site at www.scarpa.com and related social media platforms…
Adidas Inks Deal with Notre Dame Lacrosse
Adidas has signed on as the official equipment and apparel supplier with the Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse team…
Cabela’s Renews $350M Funding with JPMorgan
Cabela’s Incorporated said that JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association has renewed its $350 million commitment under an outstanding series of variable funding notes issued by Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust. The commitment is for one
Rockport Exec to Lead ENK International
ENK International appointed David Kahan as president of the ENK Footwear Group, which includes WSA and Sole Commerce. Prior to Rockport, he was Reebok USA SVP of Sales…
Antigua Group Continues Sponsorship of Juniors Tour
The Antigua Group, Inc., the maker of golf and sports apparel, is beginning its 20th year as sponsor for the “The Antigua Junior Tour.”…
Leading Edge Hires Klaus Pittman as Rep
Leading Edge, which represents Swix, Rollerbrand and other brands, said Klaus Pittman will be returning to the industry as a full-time sales rep in the Northwest immediately…
Tater Grip Signs Adrian Gonzalez as Endorsee
Adrian Gonzalez of the San Diego Padres signed an endorsement contract with Tater Grip, the baseball bat grip company…
Andre Brosseau Joins Sherbrook Hockey’s Board
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp., the owner of Sherbrook hockey brand, said Andre Brosseau has joined its board of directors…
Heelys Hires Asia Pacific Managers
Heelys, Inc. hired Japan-Asia Strategies and its principal, Thomas Seymour, to further develop and optimize its business in the Asia Pacific Region. Seymour and his company will be based in Tokyo, Japan and will work directly with John O'Neil, Heelys
