Nike Spends $60,000 Lobbying in Q3
Nike Inc. spent $60,000 in the third quarter to lobby on trade, physical education and other business matters, according to a disclosure report…
Teva Enters the Japanese Market
Officially available at retail March 2012, Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, was re-launched in Japan this week with a special kick-off celebration in Roppongi, Tokyo…
Accell’s Currie Bid Marks Major U.S. Expansion
One of Europe's largest bicycle companies, Accell Group N.V., has agreed to acquire U.S. e-bike maker Currie Technologies of Chatsworth, CA. If consummated, the acquisition would represent a major expansion of Accell Group's U.S. presence, which
Timberland Returns as Official Sponsor of Sundance 2012
Timberland announced it will return as the Official Footwear and Outerwear Sponsor of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, taking place January 19 – 29, 2012 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah, as part of its “Fade to Green” film festival
Everlast Signs MMA’s Brock Lesnar
Everlast Worldwide Inc. signed an exclusive, multi-year equipment contract with former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar…
Icebreaker Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Icebreaker has joined the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner…
Motorola Survey: Retail Associates Feel Mobile Technology Enhances Customer Service
Three in four surveyed retail associates and managers feel they provide a better in-store customer experience when equipped with the latest mobile technologies, according to the latest installment of Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s annual Holiday Shoppin
Fitness Ball Seller Pays $550,000 Civil Penalty
E&B Giftware LLC of Yonkers, NY has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $550,000 to resolve allegations by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that it failed to report a defect with its fitness balls until 44 people were injured when the balls burst upon
K2 Ski Boot Launch Scheduled for FW 2013-14
K2 confirmed it is developing its first line of ski boots, which will be launched for the 2013-14 winter season…
Obermeyer Appoints Rep for Great Lakes East Territory
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer appointed Lisa Skelton as a sales representative, responsible for the Great Lakes East territory. Skelton, who has worked and lived in Michigan for over 25 years, will report to Aspen-based Linda Rodney, director of sales for O
Holiday Retail Spending up 15 Percent Online as of Dec. 18
Holiday spending at retail e-commerce sites from Nov. 1 through Dec. 18 reached nearly $32 billion, up 15 percent over the corresponding period last year, according to comScore’s latest estimates…
Nike’s Q2 Revenues Jump 18 Percent, Futures Ahead 13 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, and advanced 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings rose 2.6 percent due to the impact of a lower gross margin but came out slightly ahead of Wall Street'
L.L. Bean Signs Snowboarder Westcott As Brand Ambassador
L.L.Bean has entered a multi-year partnership with Seth Wescott, one of the most accomplished and decorated riders in snowboarding history. Wescott will serve as a brand ambassador and work with L.L.Bean outerwear product developers to provide insights on
NBA Signs Mission as Official Athletecare Partner
Mission Athletecare announced a multiyear merchandising partnership with the NBA becoming the “Official Athletecare” of the league. The first NBA branded products Court Grip and Power Grip will debut when the NBA tips off the 2011-12 season on Christma
2XU Appoints Southwest Reps
2XU USA appointed of The Genesis Agency to represent 2XU in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana…
