Former Adidas Marketing Manager in Mail Fraud Case
A former senior marketing manager at Adidas North America has been accused of fraudulently funneling more than $300,000 to a relative's girlfriend, according to a federal indictment…
Li Ning to Enter U.S. Running Shoe Market
Li Ning, the Chinese footwear and apparel giant, debuted its first running shoe in the U.S. market this week…
September Outdoor Sales Weaker on Weather
Rebounding slightly from a stagnant August, outdoor product retail sales growth increased at a snail's pace in September, tied to still-warm weather patterns, lingering weakness in the economy and continued lack of consumer confidence…
Christy Sports Launches Nationwide Rental Network
The Christy Sports Rental Network launched last week by offering ski rental services through more than 50 ski and snow board shops coast to coast, including more than a dozen affiliate shops in nine states…
Americans Say they Will Spend More Freely this Holiday
Consumers may loosen their purse strings ever so slightly this holiday season, according to NRF's 2010 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. The survey found Americans plan to spend on average $689 on holiday related shopping this year, up
VF Reports 11% Gain in Q3 Earnings, Raises Guidance
VF Corp. reported third quarter revenues rose 7% to $2.32 billion from $2.09 billion in the third quarter of 2009. On a constant currency basis, revenues increased 8%. Net income rose 11% to $242.8 million, or $2.22 a share. Global revenues for The North
Russell Athletic Partners with the Harlem Globetrotters
Russell Athletic has signed a three-year deal to become the official uniform, practice gear and travel gear provider for the Harlem Globetrotters. Under the agreement, sister companies Brooks will be the Globetrotters' official supplier of casual foo
NWTF Names Cleary Senior VP
Mike Cleary has joined the National Wild Turkey Federation as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Field Operations…
Thermold Appoints New Chief Operations Officer
Thermold Design and Development, manufacturer of high-quality polymer magazines and other injection molded firearm accessories, has appointed Stanley Smith as Chief Operations Officer…
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Names Relationship Director
Dan Smith of Pickerington, OH has been named Relationship Director for the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation…
DU CEO Dale Hall Named
Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall was honored recently as “Conservationist of the Year” by the America's Wetland Foundation at the Inaugural World Delta Dialogues conference, a major international conference of more than 350 representatives from 15 count
Clif Bar Unveils Solar-Powered Headquarters
Clif Bar & Company, the maker of all-natural and organic sports nutrition snacks, unveiled its new 115,000 square foot energy-efficient headquarters, located in Emeryville, CA…
Soles4Souls Names Unishippers Shipping Partner of Choice
Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, named Unishippers as their select shipping partner. The shipping company will now offer aggressive discounts to individuals donating on behalf of the shoe charity…
Collective Brands Sees Long-Term EPS Growth of 12-16%
At its annual investor meeting, Collective Brands' management provided long-term growth targets for the company, including net sales growth of 3-5%, operating profit growth of 9-12%, and earnings per share growth of 12-16%. Management outlined growth
ENK Hires John Ruffo as EVP
ENK International said John Ruffo will become executive vice president of the ENK Footwear Group, which produces the WSA and Sole Commerce shows…
