Defender Mouthguard To Supply Duke and Bryant University
Defender Mouthguard Laboratories reached an agreement to supply both both Duke and Bryant University's men's lacrosse teams with its Mouthguards for the 2010 NCAA season…
San Diego Climbing Center to Open in May
Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center, Inc., which features 52-foot pinnacles and 30,000 square feet of climbing surface, set Saturday, May 22 as the grand opening for its new San Diego indoor climbing facility…
Outdoor Research Adds Rep in Southwest
Outdoor Research announced the addition of Jerry and Lois Horton to their U.S. sales representative team. The Horton Company, based outside Austin, Texas, will cover the South Central territory, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas and Arkans
Department Stores Return to Profitability in Q4 on Expense Cuts, Easier Comps
Macy's, Inc., exceeded profit expectations for Q4 and forecast an improvement in same-store sales this year. Macy's reported net income of $466 million, or $1.10 a share, for the fourth quarter ended on Jan. 30, compared with a year-earlier los
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Sales up 24% in Q4
Garmin Ltd.'s outdoor/fitness segment was a standout in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, generating sales of $149 million, up 24% from the year earlier quarter in a period when Garmin’s overall revenues rose just 1%. For the year, outdoor/fitn
TomTom Reports PND Unit Sales Rose 8% in Q4
TomTom, the Dutch maker of personal navigation devices (PNDs), reported unaudited sales rose 1% to €533 million ($878.2 mm) in the fourth quarter, reflecting the continued rapid decline in average sales price that is expected to accelerate this year
Grammici Boosts Use of Propreitary Organic Fabrics
Apparel maker Gramicci said organic blends now represent over 60% of the offering in men's wear and 65% in women’s wear. New this year are environmental impact standards in manufacturing, dye and water usage as well as responsible fiber sourcin
Invista Launches Anti-Counterfeit Campaign
Invista said it is taking a stance against trademark misuse on behalf of its brands. The owner of the Lycra fiber brand is launching an advertising campaign to reinforce the importance of protecting the value of its trademarks…
West 49 Announces New Credit Facility
West 49 Inc., the Canadian action sports chain, has received a new senior secured asset-based credit facility from the Bank of Montreal. The three-year, Canadian$25 million (U.S. $23.7 mm) committed ABL Facility is structured for financing general operati
MBT’s U.S. Headquarters Moving to Portmouth, NH
Masai footwear, the parent of MBT footwear, is moving its U.S. headquarters from Sun Valley, ID, to larger office space in Portsmouth, NH…
GTX Corp Awarded Patents for GPS Shoe Technology
GTX Corp, the maker of 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS) solutions, was recently awarded three new U.S. Patents that it said broadly covers fundamental aspects of providing a GPS location device in footwear…
Daiwa Launches E-Commerce in USA with In-Store Pickup
Daiwa, the maker of fishing rods, reels and tackle, has launched e-commerce on daiwa.com. It also includes a feature that allows products to be picked up or shipped from local authorized Daiwa retailers…
GTX Corp Awarded Patents for GPS Shoe Technology
GTX Corp, the maker of 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS) solutions, was recently awarded three new U.S. Patents that it said broadly covers fundamental aspects of providing a GPS location device in footwear…
Brooks and Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh Sponsors St. Patty’s Run Green 8K
MS Events, the volunteer organization coordinating Triangle-area bike and foot races, announces Tir na nOg Irish Pub; Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh; Brooks Sports; and Green Planet Catering as presenting sponsors of the eco-friendly St. Patty's Run Gree
Golf Town Names General Manager for Corporate Sales
Golf Town, Canada's largest golf retailer, named Dan Craig as general manager for corporate sales effective March 8th. Craig will oversee Accolade Reaction Promotion Group (ARPG) and Golf Town Corporate Sales…
