Oboz Hires Wild Rampage As Asian Distributor
Oboz of Bozeman, MT will distribute its outdoor footwear in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan through Wild Rampage under a distribution agreement reached at Oboz' first ispo China trade show last month…
Total Apparel Group Adds President of Kappa and COO
Total Apparel Group, Inc. has added Robert Lineburg as president of TAG's wholly owned subsidiary Kappa North America, and Jeff Sirchio as chief operating officer, respectively…
Worldwide Buying Group Adds Five Members
Worldwide Buying Group, a cooperative based in Seattle, concluded its spring show in Reno, NV last week and added five new members – Arlington Ace Hardware- Arlington, WA, Courtesy Ace Hardware- Delta, UT, Davis’ Men’s Store- Bossier City, LA,
Lorpen Contracts CoCo Smith to Design Sock Collection
Lorpen has recently contracted with The Design Studio of CoCo Smith to oversee merchandising, color selection and design for the company’s entire sock collection…
Vibram Debuts Making-Of Bikila Microsite
Vibram FiveFingers has launched a Youtube video detailing the making of its controversial barefoot running microsite in honor of their first revolutionary running model, the Bikila. At www.youarethetechnology.com, two fit athletes sport nothing but Vibram
Under Armour Secures First Premier League Presence With Tottenham
Under Armour has reached a sponsorship deal with the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The five-year collaboration is Under Armour's first kit supply agreement with a Barclays Premier League team and represents the Brand's largest European team s
Carhartt to Use CenterStone Technologies iVendix Solution
Carhartt will use CenterStone Technologies, Inc. iVendix Software-as-a-Service (Saas) application as its business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their North American retail accounts. The application enables sales reps and customer service
Fischer Joins Taylor Brands
Taylor Brands, LLC said Kyle Fischer has been appointed Director of Product…
Connecticut Bill Threatens to Ban Guns with Large Magazines
According to a release by the National Shooting Sports Foundations, a bill recently raised in the Connecticut General Assembly ( Bill Number 1094) threatens to ban the possession of any magazine (rifle, pistol or shotgun) capable of holding more than ten
White House Rejects ATF Proposal for Long-gun Reporting in Border States
The White House budget office has rejected a proposal by the U.S. Bureau of Alocohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to require gun stores in four border states to report sales of certain long guns, according to multiple reports…
Zeon Joins SnowSports Industries America
Zeon Corporation, the Colorado-based maker of neon, LED and sustainable custom-designed POS displays and signs, has joined SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the national trade association representing suppliers of consumer snow sports with constituents
February Retail Sales Stronger than Expected
Retailers enjoyed a better-than-expected February selling period as consumers braved more wet, cold weather to cash in on tax returns and stimulus checks to make discretionary purchases…
Florsheim Parent Acquires Bogs and Rafters Brands From Combs Family
Weyco Group, Inc. acquired The Combs Company last week in a cash deal that unites two American families that have been making footwear for generations…
Speedo Ekes Out Small Revenue Gain in 2010
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 12.1% to $57.0 million in the 2010 fourth quarter, compared to $50.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income fell 41.0% to $1.3 million, or 2.2% of Swimwear Group net reven
RECALL: Dick’s Fitness Tubes
Almost 230,000 fitness Resistance Tubes sold by Dick's Sporting Goods are being recalled voluntarily for contusion and laceration hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recently…
