MasterCard: Web Sales Grow 7.8% in September
Web sales grew 7.8% in September, a modest increase from 7.2% growth in August, MasterCard Advisors reported…
Rockport Opens Boston Concept Store
Rockport Co., owned by Adidas, opened a “freestanding concept store” on Boston's trendy Newbury Street. The store at 218 Newbury St. “represents the first new store concept in Boston proper and the 14th new store concept for Rockport to open in the U
Coaltion Calls for Manufacturing Renaissance
A coalition of manufacturing and trade policy experts and labor officials launched a campaign in Washington to step up political support of manufacturing in America through fundamental policy, structural, trade and political changes, including more aggres
Newton Raises over $70,000 and Counting for Prostate Cancer
Newton Running co-founder and CEO Jerry Lee, a prostate cancer survivor, completed the Ironman Canada triathlon on August 29, along with the 30 other Team Newton members who together raised over $70,000 towards their goal of $100,000 for the Prostate Canc
Ahnu Helps Blind Hiker Complete PCT Thru-Hike
Supported by Ahnu, blind hiker Trevor Thomas and his team, Team Farsight, have just completed a Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hike. The 2,800-mile expedition is the first on record to be accomplished by a sightless person…
First Recipients of OCF Nike Employee Grant Fund Awards
Nike Inc. on September 29 announced inaugural grants totaling $250,000 to 18 local nonprofits through the Nike Employee Grant Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation…
3M Acquires Ross Outdoor Fly Fishing Business
3M Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Outdoor Sports Specialties, a Colorado-based manufacturer of fly fishing equipment and accessories…
Kobe Bryant Tops Jersey Sales in Europe
The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant tops the list of most popular NBA jerseys in Europe for the third consecutive year. Bryant also tops list in the U.S. and China…
Varsity Launches Susan G. Komen Initiative
Varsity, the cheer apparel maker, unveiled its Let's Go Pink! Program, a line of pink apparel and accessories available online and through sales associates with 20% of profits donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure…
Callaway Golf Partners with Lamborghini Around Research
Automobile maker Lamborghini S.p.A. and Callaway Golf Company have signed an agreement to connect the resources of their research and development teams. The partnership, as well as the introduction of a new, co-developed material called Forged Composite,
2010 Health+Fitness Business Sees Increase in Attendance
The Health+Fitness Business Expo (HFB), hosted in conjunction with the Interbike International Bicycle Expo, brought more retailers and enthusiasm to the show floor. HFB, held Sept. 22-23 in The Venetian Las Vegas Hotel, hosted 92 companies, an increase o
180s Moves HQ into Historic Building
Apparel and accessories designer 180s is moving its headquarters in Baltimore to the recently restored and historic E.J. Codd building, at 700 South Caroline Street, Baltimore…
Rocket Dog Hires PR and Product Placement Manager
California based juniors footwear brand Rocket Dog announced that Maria Boschetti joined the company as public relations and product placement manager, a new position where she will join the marketing department and work out of the Los Angeles, CA showroo
Rawlings Sponsors Australian Baseball League
Rawlings has been named the official baseball, helmet and catchers' protective equipment provider for the Australian Baseball League (ABL), a 6-team national competition that begins its inaugural 40-game season in November 2010…
New Balance Continues Support for Susan G. Komen for the Cure
New Balance announced that the company will continue its long-term commitment to breast cancer research, awareness and prevention with a minimum donation of $500,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure from sales of the 2010 Lace Up for the Cure Collection…
