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ASICS’ Onitsuka Passes Away
ASICS Corporation chairman Kihachiro Onitsuka died on Saturday, September 29 of heart failure in a hospital in Kobe, Japan. He was 89. Mr. Onitsuka was born on May 29, 1918, in Tottori Prefecture in western Japan. Concerned at the sight of the nation’s y
PAHR Fairway Essentials to Launch 18 RED Bag Line
The creators of PAHR Fairway Essentials plan to introduce 18 RED, a new, aggressively designed golf and lifestyle gear bag brand. 18 RED is scheduled to debut in January 2008 at the annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. 18 RED will operate from
Bonfit Acquires Brush-t Outright
Bonfit America, Inc. has acquired the worldwide manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights to the Brush-t, the bristle brush plastic golf tee. Bonfit, which previously held distribution rights throughout North America, has acquired the product outr
Fuji Parent Company to Acquire Kestrel
Advanced Sports, Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase Kestrel Bicycles. ASI currently owns the Fuji and SE Bikes brands. Under the terms of the agreement, Advanced Sports, Inc. has acquired the rights to the Kestrel brand, trademarks and intellectual
CW-X Taps Retail Parnters in Mexico and the UK
The Wacoal Sports Science Corporation (WSSC), makers of CW-X® Conditioning Wear, have appointed exclusive retailers in Deportes Marti Mexico and Snow and Rock Sports in the United Kingdom, making the brand available in those countries for the first time.
Global Brands Group Taps Seardel Investment for World Cup Line
Global Brands Group has signed up Seardel Investment Corporation Limited to create official licensed clothing bearing the 2010 FIFA World Cup Mark. This deal enables retailers across South Africa to carry a wide range of 2010 FIFA World Cup merchandise,
Canoe/Kayak U.S. Olympic Team Trials Head to Oklahoma
USA Canoe/Kayak's 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Sprint Canoe/Kayak will take place April 18 – 20, 2008 in Oklahoma City, OK. Nearly 100 elite paddlers from across the U.S. are expected to compete in the three-day Trials competition that will dete
Orage Hires Steele as U.S. Sales Director
Orage hired Beth Steele as the new Director of U.S. Sales. Steele's sales experience will help meet the needs of Orage and its parent company, Coalision who recently expanded their US operations with the opening of a new sales and marketing office i
Orage Names Director of U.S. Sales
Orage has expanded its sales department appointing Beth Steele as the new director of U.S. sales. Steele's extensive sales experience makes her well equipped to meet the needs of Orage and its parent company, Coalision who recently expanded their U.S
Everlast Closes Merger At $33 Per Share
Everlast Worldwide Inc. has completed and closed on the merger with Brands Holdings after receiving shareholder approval at a special meeting of Everlast's shareholders held on September 19, 2007. In the transaction, each issued and outstanding share
adidas Confirms London Olympics Sponsorship
adidas annonced it has become the official sportswear sponsor of the 2012 Olympics in London. adidas will be the exclusive supplier of branded and unbranded sports merchandise to all London 2012 venues and stores and they will also provide apparel for the
Under Armour Signs Sponsorship Deal With Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Under Armour, Inc. signed a multi-faceted sponsorship that includes advertising rights for Under Armour throughout Air Canada Centre during Leafs' home games through the 2009-2010 season. In addition to the advertising rig
American Apparel To Open First Utah Store
American Apparel has signed a lease to open a 2,800 square-foot store in Trolley Square in Salt Lake City. The store is expected to be open in time for the holiday season…
Payless Names SVP, General Merchandising Manager, Int’l
Payless ShoeSource hired Scott Ramsland as senior vice president, general merchandising manager, international, reporting to Matt Rubel, chief executive officer and president, Payless…
NRF: Credit Crunch to Damper Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation expects sales for the upcoming 2007 holiday season to rise 4.0% this year to $474.5 billion. The 2007 holiday sales increase is expected to fall below the ten-year average of 4.8%. It would represent the slowest holiday sale
