Asics Seeks Injunction and Damages From Skechers USA
Asics America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan announced that they have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against Skechers USA, Inc. for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution and fal
Rab Adds Eighth North American Rep
Rab hired Tokul Creek Marketing as its sales representation in the Northwest, covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. Rab now has eight sales reps in North America…
Citi Trends’ Comps Climb 9.6%
Citi Trends, Inc. reported total sales in the first quarter ended May 1, 2010 increased 26.8% to $181.4 million compared with $143.1 million in the first quarter ended May 2, 2009…
VF Licensed Sports Hires New GM to Oversee MLB Business
Robert (Rob) Brodersen has joined the VF Licensed Sports Group as Vice President/General Manager for Baseball, where he will have responsibility for MLB's on-field uniform programs under the Majestic Athletic brand…
Asics Corp.’s Sales Slide 7.3% in FY10, Americas Sales Gain
Asics Corp. reported sales slid 7.3% in its year ended March 31, to 224.4 billion yen ($2.4 billion) versus the prior year. In the Americas, sales of running shoes “remained brisk” but sales growth was held back by foreign exchange rates. Sales in the Ame
PrimaLoft Hires Verde PR
PrimaLoft has selected Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record (AOR).Verde will focus on differentiating PrimaLoft’s attributes, performance benefits and associated value, while concurrently redefining the role of PrimaLoft a
USACK Taps Joe Jacobi as New CEO
The USA Canoe/Kayak Board of Directors has appointed Joe Jacobi to serve as Chief Executive Officer of USA Canoe/Kayak, the National and Olympic governing body for competitive paddlesports in the United States…
VF Outdoor Fined on Antimicrobial Claims
VF Outdoor, Inc. will pay $207,500 for allegedly making unsubstantiated public health claims such as providing “antimicrobial protection” and inhibiting the growth of “disease-causing bacteria” for more than 60 shoe models sold und
Speedo Q1 Sales Slide
The Warnaco Group's Swimwear Group, which includes Speed as well as Calvin Klein swimwear, reported sales in the first quarter fell 8.4% to $87.9 million from $96.0 million in the year-ago qarter, primarily as a result of reduced sales to membership
Gildan Boosts Guidance on Record Q2 Sales
For the second consecutive year Gildan Activewear Inc. has released record financial results for the company’s fiscal second quarter ended April 4 and upped its sales guidance in response to the positive changes in market conditions…
Broder Bros. Narrows Q1 Loss on Better Margins, Sales…
Citing higher gross margins and higher unit volumes, Broder Bros. was slightly up in the first quarter of 2010, posting net sales of $153.5 million compared to $151.7 million for the first quarter of 2009…
Head NV Gets Q1 Boost from Racquet Sales Gain; Economy Hurts Diving Biz…
Head N.V. finished its first quarter with sales and earnings improvements in two of the company’s three main segments…
Heelys Q1 Sales Fall Again But Cost Cuts Minimize Bottom Line Damage
Heelys Inc. said general economic weakness and bad weather in the Northeast and Midwest sank sales during the first quarter ended March 31, but improved cost cutting measures helped minimize the company’s net loss…
Sports Authority to Launch New ‘S.A. Elite’ Store Concept
The Sports Authority is launching a new smaller concept, S.A. Elite, focusing on higher-end footwear and apparel…
TAF Parent to Liquidate in Asset Sale
NexCen Brands Inc. said it agreed to sell its franchise businesses, which includes The Athlete's Foot and Shoebox New York, to an affiliate of private-equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners for $112.5 million…
