Foot Locker Tests Run Store in NYC
Foot Locker Inc. is testing a running-themed store on 14th Street in New York City. Said Peter Brown, SVP and chief information officer, “It's something new. It's just a test and we'll see how it works and go from there.”…
244 More Russell Athletic Jobs Head to Bowling Green
Officials with Fruit of the Loom announced that 244 more positions within Russell Athletic in Alexander City, AL, will be moved to the company's corporate campus in Bowling Green, KY…
Reebok Addresses El Salvador Sweatshop Allegations
In response to a report from that National Labor Committee that claimed that NFL jerseys were sewn under illegal sweatshop conditions in El Salvador, Reebok issued a statement saying it had conducted its own initial investigation and “believe there are a
Lucy Activewear Moving HQ From Portland to San Francisco Area
Lucy Activewear is moving its headquarters from Portland to the San Francisco Bay Area to be in closer proximity to its Outdoor Coalition offices and resources. VF Corp., the parent of Lucy, said approximately 82 positions will be eliminated. The move wil
Hunter Opens First U.S. Store in Manhattan
Hunter, known for its rubber boots, plans to open a 270-square foot store in New York’s Limelight Marketplace in March, its first retail location in the U.S. The landmark building on the northeast corner of Sixth Avenue and 20th Street is being con
Finish Line Announces Inaugural DECA Challenge Winner
The Finish Line announced that the winner of the company's first-ever Finish Line DECA Challenge is Rosemount High School (Rosemount, Minnesota). The DECA Challenge gives high school students a real-world opportunity to learn about marketing by advis
Sportsman’s Warehouse Closing Billings Store
After failed lease negotiations with the building’s owners, Sportsman’s Warehouse said it would close its Billings, MT store today just 18 months after opening it…
Cloudveil Promotes Samuel to GM Position
A day after being sold, Cloudveil said it had promoted Director of Global Sales James Samuel to general manager. Samuel will oversee spring 2010 servicing for Cloudveil as its transitions to new ownership at Windsong Brands LLC, a Connecticut-based PE fir
Selk’bag Sleepwear Gets New U.S. Distributor
Mountain’s Best Gear, a distributor focused on launching European and South American outdoor brands in North America, said it has taken over North American distribution the Selk’bag Sleepwear System made by Müsuc of Santiago, Chile…
Puma Parent Eyes Smaller Acquisitions
PPR SA is studying several small-scale acquisitions to bolster its luxury and lifestyle portfolio. In a presentation of the French company's 2009 results in Paris, Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault said the company would remain “vigilant
Golf World Releases 100 Best Golf Shops
Golf World's list of the “100 Best Golf Shops for 2009” included 11 PGA Tour Shops locations, eight Tournament Players Clubs shops and four Edwin Watts Golf shops as well as number of single-store locations across the country. The consumer magazine n
Skullcandy to Sponsor Ron Jon Sebastian Inlet Pro
Skullcandy, the earphones company targeting the action sports world, has agreed to become presenting sponsor of the Junior Pro Grade 4 Ron Jon Sebastian Inlet Pro and also be title sponsor of the ASP Grade 2 Skullcandy Girls Junior Pro…
GoLite Launches Global Recycling Program
GoLite said it will take back and reuse, repurpose, recycle, and/or store for future recycling any GoLite apparel or equipment, regardless of its condition, that the company manufactured since its founding in 1998. In Europe, GoLite will pay for shipping
Student Group Holds Rally Seeking End of Nike’s UW-Madison’s Contract
With shouts of 'Cut the Contract!,' a group of about 25 students from the University of Wisconsin's Student Labor Action Coalition held a demonstration in front of Chancellor Biddy Martin's office on Friday to protest the university�
WaterGuard Gains Olympian Endorsement
Waterguard, a water-tight bathing sleeve for cast and wound protection, has received the endorsement of Eric Heiden, five-time gold medalist in speedskating, team physician for the U.S. Speedskating team, and orthopedic specialist and surgeon with Heiden
