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Manduka Launches Exclusive Line for Lululemon

Manduka LLC announced the debut of an exclusive line of co-branded high function yoga gear products, in partnership with lululemon athletica. The premium line includes yoga mats, towels and bolsters…

Lorpen Appoints North American Sales Manager

Lorpen, a manufacturer of performance socks, promoted Bruce Barrows to the position of North American Sales Manager. Barrows joined Lorpen in January 2009 as the U.S. Sales Manager and has now officially been promoted to North American Sales Manager, taki

Cramer Products Licenses Technology for Athletic Tape Line

Unequal Technologies announced Cramer Products Inc. has licensed its patented groundbreaking technology for Kevlar-reinforced athletic tape. The prototype of the new line, Unequal with Kevlar,- is currently being tested by several NFL, NBA, MLB and Divis

Under Armour Settles Sunglasses Lawsuit

Under Armour Inc. settled a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Denver-based sunglasses firm. The suit alleged Navajo Manufacturing Co.’s “Ultimate Action” shades copied the design and style with a logo like an italicized version of

The North Face Forms Middle East Partnership

Sun & Sand Sports L.L.C, a division of the Gulf Marketing Group, announced the impending launch of a new retail partnership in the Middle East with The North Face…

Segabo Names VP and General Manager

Sebago, a division of Wolverine World Wide, said Gary Malamet, the former president of Lacoste Footwear, joined the company as VP and general manager. Malamet, who resigned from Lacoste in July, had been responsible for overseeing operations in the U.S.

Native Eyewear Parent’s Q3 Revenues Decline

A.T. Cross Co., the parent of Native Eyewear, reported net income fell in the third quarter ended October 3, to $926,000, or 6 cents a share, from $1.76 million, or 12 cents a share. Consolidated net sales for the third quarter declined 12.4% to $34.1 mil

Bass Pro Lays Off Design Staff Members

Bass Pro Shops laid off members of its new store design staff in its headquarters in Springfield, Mo. over the weekend, a spokesman for the company told The Augusta Chronicle…

Compass Shoe Trade Show Moves to NYC

BPMW said it has decided to move its Compass men's footwear trade show to New York City for next season. Compass had been held in Vegas at the same time as the WSA trade show…

Lorpen Hires North American PR Agency

Lorpen, known for its performance socks for outdoor enthusiasts, has partnered with KGPR, ink. to further promote the Lorpen brand through public relations…

Simms Hires Global Director of Product Development

Simms, manufacturer of fly-fishing gear, hired Tobin Teichgraeber as the company's new Global Director of Product Development. With more than 17 years of development experience, Teichgraeber comes to Simms with an extensive background in the outdoor

Skechers Sees International, Retail Propel Q3 Sales

SKECHERS USA, Inc. reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $405.4 million compared to $403.2 million in the third quarter of 2008, and net operating income was $32.4 million, compared to $24.7 million in the third quarter of 2008…

BOSG Appoints Customer Service Supervisor

The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG), the parent of Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Ultimate Direction and Wenger, promoted Morgan Newlon to Customer Service Supervisor and added three new Customer Service Representatives…