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Nike Supports Tiger Woods

Nike was among other sponsors affirming its support for Tiger Woods. Nike said briefly in a statement, “Nike supports Tiger and his family. Our relationship remains unchanged.”…

Timberland Continues Sundance Sponsorship

The Timberland Company will again provide official jackets and footwear to movers and shakers at the Sundance Film Festival next month. Timberland said it renwed its role as an official haberdasher for Festival filmmakers and the programming team…

Arrests in Scam Involving Pro V1 Golf Balls

The Lincolnshire Police Department has confirmed that Lloyd Morris, of Deerfield, Illinois, and Marco Maggiore, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were arrested on November 23, 2009 and charged with money laundering, computer fraud, mail fraud and theft tied to

G-III’s Q3 Earnings Climb 12.2%; Hikes FY09 Guidance

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported revenues for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2009 increased by 3.4% to $363.5 million from $351.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Net income increased 12.2% to $32.3 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, compare

Lucy Upgrades Website

Lucy activewear announced the launch of its new website design this month. The new site includes product ratings, social media sharing, and a comprehensive “living lucy” community section…

Cyber Monday Sales Surge

According to Coremetrics Inc., a web analytics firm, sales were up 13.7% on Cyber Monday over year-ago levels. The average dollar amount consumers spent per online order rose 38.2% from Cyber Monday 2008 ($180.03 versus $130.24), led by apparel retailers.

Most Major Retailers Plan Flat Holiday Ad Spending

More than half (55%) of national retailers say that their 2009 advertising budget is flat this holiday season, up from 43% in 2008, according to a study conducted by BDO Seidman, LLP. The study also found that 76% of retailers using social marketing will

Woolrich Names Men’s Merchandising Exec

Woolrich has named former TSA exec Keith Reichelderfer director of men’s merchandising. He will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all men’s products.

GSIC’s Peak Cyber Monday Traffic Spikes 60%

GSI Commerce Inc. said consumers across the more than 100 websites it manages placed 789 orders during the peak minute on Cyber Monday – 60% more than 2008. Customizable pro sports merchandize was among the bit hits this year, which saw many retailers lau

Sport Supply Group Retires Convertible Debentures

Sport Supply Group, Inc. has retired all of its outstanding 5.75% subordinated convertible debentures. The company had $28.9 Million in outstanding convertible debentures that were repaid today via cash on-hand and borrowings underneath the company’

American Youth Football Qualifies 230 Teams

On Dec. 5th, American Youth Football (AYF) and Under Armour will welcome more than 13,000 football players, cheerleaders and families from across the U.S. to Orlando, Florida for the 2009 Under Armour American Youth Football National Championships…