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Diadora Awards All its Lines to Canadian Distributor
Diadora said that Logica Sport will became distributor of all Diadora products in Canada effective Dec. 1. Logica Sport has been the Diadora cycling distributor since June 15, 2008, and now will distribute Diadora soccer, tennis and running (in addition t
Wal-Mart Focuses Sustainability Effort on Creating Green Jobs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has partnered with suppliers to facilitate the creation of green jobs in the United States. The retailer cited its recent decision to supply 15% of its power needs in Texas with wind energy as an example of how its sustainability cam
RECALL: Reebok-CCM Hockey Helmets
Reebok-CCM is recalling about 1,000 hockey helmets. The helmets' chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet could fall off, posing a risk of head and neck injuries. The helmets were sold at sporting goods stores na
Columbia Names Richardson Footwear GM
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Kirk Richardson as general manager of footwear, effective Dec. 1, 2008. Richardson most recently served as president of Keen Footwear, following a 27 year career with Nike where he held various footwear and apparel le
Cannondale Names Cadence Cycling as Dealer
Cannondale Sports Group has named New York-based Cadence Cycling & Multisport Centers as a dealer. Cadence provides cycling and multisport coaching, physiological testing, and sells higher-end boutique brands. The deal allows Cadence to offer lower priced
Warnaco Lays Off 45
Warnaco Group Inc. announced a cost-cutting plan on Wednesday that includes eliminating about 45 corporate jobs and reducing capital expenditures. At a conference hosted by Morgan Stanley, Warnaco chief executive Joe Gromek said the company's first r
Sport Chalet Hires First Ad Agency
Sport Chalet, Inc. has hired TM Advertising as its first advertising agency of record…
ESPN to Face Quicksilver Trademark Allegations
A federal judge has ruled that ESPN, Inc. must face allegations of Quicksilver, Inc. that its X-Games logo violates Quicksilver’s “Generation X” clothing trademark…
Grenade Logo Under Scrutiny at CO High School
Last week, in the midst of a school effort to clean the parking lot of profanity, a group of students at Brighton High School in Brighton, CO were asked by school administrators to cover the Grenade logo stickers…
Quicksilver, ESPN Continue Spat Over Logo
ESPN tevelvision network must face allegations by Quiksilver Inc. that a logo for its international X Games sports competition violates a clothing trademark, reports Bloomberg.com…
Perry Ellis’ Q3 Revenues Slip 2.1%
Perry Ellis International's sales slid 2.1% to $222.8 million from $227.5 million a year ago. Strong results for the Perry Ellis brand, denim, golf and Hispanic categories coupled with better than expected results in international and licensing busin
Jarden Corp Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan
Jarden Corporation said its Board of Directors approved the adoption of a stockholder rights plan. The company said the adoption of the plan is “not in response to any current accumulation of shares or specific effort to acquire control of Jarden, but rat
Dick’s Sporting Goods Lowers Q4 Guidance
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. reported third quarter earnings slumped 24.6% to $9.2 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, from $12.2 million, or 10 cents, a year ago. The third quarter earnings per diluted share are at the top end of earnings guidance
RECALL: Yong Colors Children’s Hooded Jackets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with importer R&D International Inc., have announced a voluntary recall of Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
RECALL: Brownie’s Third Lung Air Compressors
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Brownie's Third Lung, announced a voluntary recall of the company's air compressors. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. There ar
