Designer Jenks Returns to Body Glove
Body Glove International announced that Jim Jr. Jenks has officially been named the Head Designer for the Body Glove Men¹s Boardshort line. Having developed Body Glove¹s revolutionary VAPOR boardshort, Jenks' return is invaluable to the design team a
RECALL: SRAM Bicycle Chains
About 24,000 Sram 10-Speed bicycle chains with PowerLock connector links are being recalled by Sram, a Chicago bicycle parts maker, because the connectors are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and causing the rider to
Cybex Launches Fitness Programs for Golf and Country Clubs
Cybex International, Inc. announced the “Sweet Spot” program, a fitness solution created specifically for the golf and country club market…
Flat Fitty Names Sales Chief for Australia/New Zealand
Flat Fitty/Lavish Headwear named Dave Johnson to the newly created position of National Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand…
Amer Sports Announces New Hires for Salomon/Atomic
Amer Sports said Jeff Larsen has accepted the position of Director, Salomon Footwear and Anthony “Tony” Elggren as the National Accounts Manager for ASWO, responsible for ski equipment makers Salomon and Atomic as well as Suunto watches and instruments…
Cherokee Inc. to License JEM Sportswear
Cherokee Inc. entered into an exclusive agreement in the U.S. with JEM Sportswear for men’s and boy’s knit tops for its Sideout brand. JEM Sportswear, based in San Fernando, CA, currently has 35 active licensing deals with Disney, Hasbro, Fox,
New Australian Distributor for Hi-Tec and Magnum
Hi-Tec and Magnum said Denstock Australia Pty. will represent the brand in Australia. Denstock Corporation has distributed both brands in New Zealand for over 23 years…
CLC: College Licensed Sales Could Fall 7% in 2009
In an interview with Reuters, an official at the Collegiate Licensing Co. predicted that retail sales of college fan merchandise could be down 7% this year. Last year, sales across retail reached $4.3 billion…
August Comps Climb 3.6% at The Buckle
The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store sales increased 3.6% in August. Net sales advanced 9.0% to $84.5 million from $77.5 million for August 2008…
A Younger Kevin Plank to Appear in Under Armour Campaign
Under Armour will be debuting its “Under Armour is Football” advertising campaign this coming weekend in spots that will include Founder and CEO Kevin Plank making a cameo appearance from his days playing youth football…
Quiksilver Posts Steep Profit Drop on 11.1% Sales Decline
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that its profit from continuing operations fell 88.8% in its third quarter ended July 31, to $3.7 million, or 3 cents share, from $33.1 million, or 25 cents, a year ago. Revenues dropped 11.2% to $501.4 million from $564.9 millio
Report: Americans Expect to Keep Spending in Check for Holiday
Back-to-school shopping season hasn’t even ended yet, but American consumers are looking ahead to the Holiday shopping period with some trepidation. Based on a recent consumer survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group, more than half the respon
Lululemon to Launch Kids Product and Retail Concept
lululemon athletica inc. is introducing ivivva athletica, a new brand the vertical retailer said is focused on 6-12 year olds and will feature technical, multi-functional apparel that will include many of the design features found in lululemon product…
Amer Lowers FY Guidance, Exploring Sale of Mavic
Amer Sports said it is currently exploring alternatives in respect of its cycling business Mavic, including a divestiture. It also warned that current estimates for FY09 are “too optimistic” given current economic conditions while unveiling a €150 m
Twins ’47 Extends MLB License
Twins ’47 has extended its licensing partnership with Major League Baseball Properties. The new five year agreement begins in 2010, runs through 2014 and includes extended product category rights for headwear and a strengthened brand position with M
