R.M.P Athletic Locker and Easton Sports Earn Buying Group Awards
Sports Distributors of Canada, based in Hamilton, Ontario, said R.M.P Athletic Locker was awarded the Footwear and Apparel Supplier of the Year, and Easton Sports Canada was recipient of the Hard Goods Supplier of the Year…
Yohji Yamamoto Files for Bankruptcy, Will Continue Adidas’ Y3 Line
Yohji Yamamoto, the Japanese fashion designer, filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to continue to design the Y3 sportswear line for Adidas AG…
Kohl’s September Comps Jump 5.5%
Kohl’s Corporation total sales for the five-week month of September 2009 increased 9.6% from the five-week month ended October 4, 2008. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.5% for the month of September…
TJX’s September Comps Climb 7%
The TJX Cos. sales for the five-week period ended October 3, were $2.0 billion, up 8% over the $1.8 billion a year earlier. Comparable store sales increased 7%…
Majestic Athletic Airs First Network TV Commercial
With the start of the MLB (Major League Baseball) Divisional Series, Majestic Athletic will be airing its first network television commercial. Majestic’s spot is one of few product ads that feature actual MLB on-field footage…
SKECHERS Expands in Mexico with Distribution Deal
Skechers USA, Inc. signed a deal with Grupo Charly, a leading footwear company in Mexico, to exclusively license and distribute SKECHERS footwear in Mexico. With this agreement, SKECHERS footwear is now available to consumers across North America…
Stride Rite Introduces Walking-Training Baby Shoes
The Stride Rite Children’s Group launched a new collection of baby shoes with patent-pending Sensory Response Technology (SRT). The technology is designed to improve the way a child learns to walk via a sensory feedback system. The company said its
Nemo Equipment Hires Momentum Sales Group
Nemo Equipment hired Momentum Sales Group as their rep group for the Southeast U.S. Bringing Momentum on will ensure that dealers in the Southeast get the attention and support they need when offering NEMO products to their customers…
OIA: Nearly 18 Million Americans Participated in Paddlesports
Outdoor Industry Association and The Outdoor Foundation released A Special Report on Paddlesports – which provides a detailed look at participation in kayaking, canoeing, and rafting among Americans. Among other findings, the report reveals that nearly 18
Golf and Rugby Seven Expected to be Confirmed for 2016 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee on Friday are expected to approve the introduction of golf and rugby sevens to the program for the 2016 Games on Friday. According the the London's Independent, IOC members is expected to be the first new Olympic s
Wolverine World Wide’s Q3 Sales Drop 10%; Raises FY09 EPS Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. said that adjusting for the negative impact of foreign exchange rates, revenue declined 6.9% in the third quarter to $296.8 million. Reported revenue declined 10.1% to $286.8 million. Excluding a restructuring charge, earnings w
Nike Names VP of Central and Eastern Europe
Nike, Inc. announced that Michaela (Michi) Stitz has been named as vice president of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Stitz will be responsible for driving continued market leadership and growth for the CEE geography, replacing Marc van Pappelendam, who
Nexcen Logs Loss in Q109 and FY08
NexCen Brands, Inc., the parent of The Athlete's Foot, filed its 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the periods ending December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009, respectively, with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Confluence Names Ott Key Account Executive
Confluence Watersports has named Adam Ott to the role of key account executive. In this newly created position, Adam will be focused on supporting the business needs of regional and national retail chain accounts…
Puma to Launch Mobile Phones
PUMA and Sagem Wireless have signed a license agreement to launch a PUMA mobile phone in the second quarter of 2010 prior to the Football World Cup 2010. The license agreement is in line with PUMA’s strategy to move into new categories that compleme
