Nike Foundation Announces New Managing Director
Nike Inc. announced the addition of Howard Taylor as managing director and vice president of the Nike Foundation, reporting directly to Nike Foundation President and CEO Maria Eitel. Taylor will join the Nike Foundation in January 2012 from the UK Departm
Igloo Donates to Texas Wildfires Victims
Following what has been described as the hottest Texas summer in decades, wildfires have claimed the lives of four people and more than 1400 homes in the worst fire season ever. Igloo Products Corp., a Texas company, has added to the outpouring of support
Jarden Launches Tailgate Tour
Jarden Sports Licensing (JSL) is taking its new TLG8 brand on the road as it tours the country in search of the ultimate tailgater. The “TLG8 Tour” will stop at five college venues, from “The Grove” at the University of Mississippi to Ohio State's “H
Saks Fifth Avenue Names Chief Marketing Officer
Saks Inc. announced that Denise Incandela, president, Saks Direct and executive vice president of Saks Fifth Avenue, has been named chief marketing officer for Saks Fifth Avenue, a newly created role. She also will continue as president, Saks Direct…
Stage’s South Hill Gets New President, COO
Stage Stores, Inc. has appointed Mike Searles as president and COO of its South Hill division, which is headquartered in South Hill, Virginia…
Cyclists Urged to Oppose Big Cuts in Federal Spending
Bicycle user groups are rallying their members to call Congress this week in support of federal spending on bike trails, lanes and other cycling infrastructure now facing the budget axe…
Airstrike Announces Licensing Agreement With Mossy Oak
Airstrike, the maker of decorative license plates, has partnered with Mossy Oak in the automotive accessories and gift category…
Louisville Slugger Appoints Advertising Agency
The Louisville Slugger and Bionic Gloves brands, owned by Hillerich & Bradsby, named imc2 their agency of record…
Ryders Eyewear Names New Buyer and Product Developer
Ryders Eyewear has hired Roy Williams as the new buyer and product developer. Williams worked with Norco Bike Products and Serfas Eyewear, where he played a key role in all aspects of the product development cycle, including market and trend analysis, pro
Derby Cycle Says Pre-season Orders up 25 Percent for FY 2012
Derby Cycle AG said current pre-order figures from specialist bicycle retailers indicates it has exceeded the previous year's pre-order volume of Sept. 30, 2010 by 25% after completion of all of the year's key trade fairs…
Report: Universities Released from Nike Bat Contract
The Tuscaloosa News is reporting that The University of Alabama, along with every university under contract with Nike, has been released from its obligation to use Nike baseball bats in the upcoming season. The move came after report by the newspaper in M
Rack One Signs Steve Kaufman and Associates As Sales Group
Rack One, makers of the IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System, announced that Steve Kaufman & Associates will be selling the complete IGNITE lineup throughout the central United States…
California Legislature Amends New Sales Tax Law for Amazon
California legislators approved a bill late Friday that exempts Amazon.com and other out-of-state online retailers from collecting sales taxes on sales to California residents until at least next September. The bill now moves to the desk of Gov. Jerry Bro
RG Barry Shrinks Q4 Loss on 42 Percent Higher Sales
R.G. Barry Corporation reported that net sales for its fourth quarter increased by 42 percent and its quarterly loss declined by nearly 50 percent as compared to a year ago, primarily as a result of two recent acquisitions…
U.S. Textile Industry Pushes for Yarn Forward Rule at TPP Talks in Chicago
Twenty representatives from U.S. textile trade associations, textile companies and regional trade partners were in Chicago last week at the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations to voice strong support for the U.S. government backed yarn-forward ru
