Everlast Extends International Licensing Deals
Everlast Worldwide has agreed to new terms for existing licensing deals with three of its partners — namely Chile-based Commercial Sportex, Argentina-based Leading Brands and UK-based Wilson Imports…
DC Shoes Opens Store in Manila
DC Shoes opened its second concept store in Asia Pacific, located within one mile of Manila’s TriNoma shopping center…
Study: Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Children are more likely to join a sports team or be active if their parents like team sports, according to a study from Baylor College of Medicine and Duke University…
Oakley Launches OakleyVault.com; Eco-Friendly Shades
Oakley, Inc. today launched of OakleyVault.com, a new Web site focusing on vintage Oakley styles and discontinued products ranging from sports performance innovations to lifestyle designs…
Robert Louis-Dreyfus Loses Battle with Leukemia
Robert Louis-Dreyfus, the former adidas-Salomon AG chairman & CEO and current owner of the Le Coq Sportif brand and the Marseilles, France soccer club, lost his battle with leukemia on Saturday. He was 63 years old.
Dreyfus assumed the chairmanship of
Interbike Launches New Website
Interbike has launched its revamped website, which includes expanded exhibitor resources, enhanced attendee show planning features and resources for the entire cycling industry…
Patagonia Appoints New Director of U.S. Wholesale
Patagonia said long-term veteran employee Bruce Old has accepted the position of Director of U.S. Wholesale. In his new role Old will report to the company’s VP of U.S. Sales and oversee the US sales reps, Dealer Services in Reno, and Patagonia's Cor
NASGW President Smith Leaving Due to Health Issues
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Board of Directors has announced that Wayne Smith, President for the past five and half years, will be leaving the association…
NICS Now Requires Place Of Birth
Beginning earlier this week, the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) section is requiring that place of birth be provided for all FBI-initiated transactions…
Ortovox USA Opens New Western DC
Avalanche safety equipment company Ortovox USA has opened a new western U.S. sales and distribution center in West Valley, UT…
eSports Gains Univ. of Michigan Apparel Contract
The University of Michigan said it has signed a 10-year contract with eSports Partners Inc., based in Dallas. The contract guarantees The University of Michigan $1.5 million the first year and rises to nearly $2.25 million by the contract's last year
L.L. Bean Data Center Earns LEED Silver
L.L. Bean said its Data Center in Freeport, ME recently obtained LEED Silver certification, becoming the first LEED Silver certified data center in New England. The USGBC's LEED program is a voluntary rating system designed to encourage companies to
Julbo Appoints New Reps for Southwest and Northeast
Julbo, Inc., the eyewear company, hired two outdoor sales representatives, effective July 1, 2009: Sky Ambitions LLC will cover northeast territory and Greg Houston from the Alta Group will cover the southwest…
New Balance CEO to Join AAFA Board of Directors
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) said Rob DeMartini, CEO of New Balance, will join the AAFA Board of Directors and Executive Committee…
Eddie Bauer Wins Court Approval to Sell Assets
Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. won bankruptcy court approval to sell its assets at an auction next month. At a joint court hearing held simultaneously in Wilmington, DE and Toronto, where the company’s Canadian division is in bankruptcy, two judges approved Ed
