Mizuno Extends Relationship to U.S. Beach Volleyball Team
Mizuno USA announced an extension of their sponsorship agreement with USA Volleyball, remaining the “Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for the USA Volleyball.” The long-standing partnership…
Dickies Signs Slippers/Flip Flops License
Dickies, the work wear brand, announced a new licensing agreement with R & S Sales Company Inc., a maker of accessory footwear. Products under the license will include slippers and flip-flops…
NRA Releases Statement on NRA Releases Statement on Connecticut Shooting
In its first statement since the shooting that killed 26 people inside a Newtown, CT, elementary school, The National Rifle Association promised ‘‘to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never happens again.’’…
Report: Nike, Rory McIlroy Sued by Oakley
According to a report from ESPN.com, Oakley has sued Rory McIlroy and Nike, claiming the golfer breached his contract with the brand by signing a new deal with Nike. Nike has yet to acknowledge the Nike sponsorship publicly…
Li-Ning Becomes an Official Partner of the Miami Heat
Li-Ning Company announced it has become an official partner of the NBA Champion Miami Heat, effective immediately. The partnership is part of a comprehensive marketing program to support Wade, a new athletic footwear and apparel collection that Li-Ning re
Garmin’s President to Replace Founder Kao in CEO Post
Garmin Ltd.'s board of directors appointed President and COO Clifton Pemble to succeed President, CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Min Kao effective Jan. 2, 2013…
Madshus Adds New Rep in Northwest U.S.
Madshus appointed Chad Willems as its new sales representative for Washington and Oregon…
BootDoctors Joins SMC
BootDoctors, with three locations in Telluride, CO and one location in Taos, NM, has joined Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry, to announce BootDoctors has joined
McNett Names Marketing Director for Tactical Division
McNett promoted Gerald Craft to brand marketing director for its tactical division…
Nike to Sponsor United Soccer League
Following the sale of the Umbro Brand by Nike, Inc., the sponsorship of United Soccer Leagues (USL) has transferred from Umbro to Nike…
Solid Start to the Holiday Shopping Season Boosts November Sales
According to the National Retail Federation, November retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) increased 0.8 percent seasonally adjusted from October and increased 4.4 percent unadjusted year-over-year. With this news, NRF is sti
MasterCard SpendingPulse Sees Pick-up in Small Retailer Sales in November
Spending at small retailers in November picked up a percentage point since October, showing a 5.2 percent year-over-year improvement, according to a report from MasterCard Advisors and Wells Fargo. This was enough to put its growth rate from October to
Rab Embraces Traceable, Hydrophobic Down
Rab is phasing traceable down into all its products effective immediately and will phase hydrophobic treated down into its sleeping bags and clothing starting with its 2013 winter season, the U.K.-based maker of technical outerwear announced…
Chaco-sphere Earns Accolades
Internet Retailer Magazine recently announced their list of Hot 100 E-Retailers of 2012, including Chacos.com in their competitive apparel and accessory category. The Hot List recognized Chacos.com for creating an interactive platform called the Chaco-sph
Quiksilver Posts Pre-Tax Loss In Q4
Quiksilver Inc. reported earnings slid sharply in the fourth quarter ended Oct. 31 but sales rose in the period. The loss was also cut during the year with sales improving across all regions. Bob McKnight, Jr., CEO and president, said, “We are pleased, de
