Russell Athletic Launches ‘Together We R’ Ad Campaign
This fall, Russell Athletic will make its mark on the college football scene by introducing a multifaceted advertising campaign designed to demonstrate the power of 'team.' Making its debut on Sept. 3, 2011, the campaign, called 'Together W
Golfsmith Opens First Location in South Korea
Golfsmith International Inc. will introduce its first retail operations outside the U.S., in South Korea, the fastest growing golf market in the world. This new agreement with GOLFZON Co…
Total Apparel Group Resumes Audit and Re-Listing Activities
Total Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has recently commenced with its December 2010 year-end audit in order to file its 10K. In addition, the company will be completing its September 2010 3rd quarter review, as well as all of the 2011 quarter review
Globe International Fiscal 2011 Sales Slip 3.1 Percent on Strong Aussie Dollar
Globe International Limited reported that its net sales in North America and Europe grew 6 and 12 percent respectively in local currencies in the fiscal year ended June 30. After translating results back into its native Australian dollar, however, the mak
Alleson Athletic Appoints Director of National Sales
Alleson Athletic, a supplier of stock and custom uniforms, announced the appointment of Mark Watts as the new director of national sales. Watts most recently oversaw domestic and international sales, including big box retail accounts, for Schutt Sports as
Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder Director Sustains Serious Head Injury
A $10,000 Challenge Grant was announced for the Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder (TFK D/B) chapter as tribute to local Executive Director Andrew Goodwillie who sustained a serious head trauma while mountain biking. Trips for Kids National is contributing the
OIA VantagePoint:: July Outdoor Product Sales Rise 7.1 Percent
Sales of outdoor products increased 7.1 percent in fiscal July and year-to-date sales are now running 5.7 percent ahead of 2010. Sales at Independent Outdoor Specialty stores increased 19.6 percent, while sales at Outdoor Chain Specialty stores increased
Sof Sole Partners with SKYDEX for Licensed Insole Technology
Sof Sole, the footbed, hosiery and shoe accessory brand, announced a partnership with SKYDEX Technologies, Inc., the innovator of technologies that mitigate shock, vibration and energy forces for military and commercial applications – to incorporate SKYDE
OrthoLite Appoints CFO
OrthoLite, the supplier of open cell foam insoles, announced the promotion of Heather Row to chief financial officer and appointment of Caitlin Infantino as account executive as the company continues to expand globally and develop new products…
Youth Sports Gains $2.24M In Funding From The Easton Foundations
The Easton Foundations announced that over the last year it has funded over $2.24 million in grants and other funding aimed specifically at youth sports. In founding the Easton Foundations, Jim Easton established a goal to provide various sports programs
Crocs Awarded Ladies’ Home Journal ‘Do Good’ Stamp
Crocs, Inc. has been awarded the 'Do Good' Stamp from Ladies' Home Journal. The stamp is given quarterly to corporations that are dedicated to doing good and making the world a better place. The award is in recognition of Crocs’ corpo
Shoe Show Building Solar Farm at its Headquarters
Shoe Show is spending about $12.5 million to build a 4.975-megawatt solar farm at its headquarters in Concord, according to a report in the Charlotte Business Journal. The farm will be the second-largest in North Carolina, behind only the 17.2-megawatt pr
Spyder Hires New Reps in Two Regions
Spyder Active Sports has brought on new reps in its Mid-Atlantic and North Central sales territories…
Gap’s Piperlime to Sell Men’s Apparel
Piperlime, the e-tailer of footwear, women's apparel and accessories owned by Gap Inc., will be adding men's apparel to the site mid August of this year. Piperlime will offer an edited assortment of the hottest trends for men from a mix of esta
Foot Locker’s Profits Soar on Double-Digit Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profits as comps grew 11.8 percent in the period and gross margin increased 260 basis points. Net income for the company's second quarter ended July 30, reached $37 million, or 24 cents pe
