Polo Ralph Lauren Signs Boris Becker as Wimbledon Endorser
Polo Ralph Lauren named former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker as its official brand ambassador for the Wimbledon championships. Polo Ralph Lauren is marking its second year as Official Outfitter of Wimbledon…
Macpac Hires Two New Reps
Macpac Wilderness Equipment has hired two additional sales reps to service its U.S. business. Since first entering the U.S. market three years ago, Macpac has opened 45 key dealers, strategically located throughout the US, and has doubled its business eac
Eagle Creek Hires New Luggage Specialty Sales Manager
Eagle Creek has hired Julie Goetz as national sales manager for the luggage specialty market. Goetz most recently served as regional sales manager at Briggs & Riley. Previously she served in sales management roles at Heritage Industries/Kenneth Cole Trav
Dynacraft to Launch Tony Hawk Bikes
Dynacraft BSC, Inc., the U.S. bicycle distributor, entered into an exclusive licensing partnership with skateboarding legend and action sports pioneer, Tony Hawk. Under terms of this agreement, Dynacraft will develop several new lines of bicycles under th
NSGA: Females Represent Majority in Fitness Activities
Among sports participants age seven and older, females constitute a majority of participants in four of six fitness activities, according to data in the new NSGA Sports Participation reports. After aerobic exercising (71%), females represented 50% or more
Helen McCluskey Takes Over Warnaco Swimwear Business
The Warnaco Group, Inc. announced that Helen McCluskey, its Group President Intimate Apparel, has added to her responsibility global management of the Company's Swimwear brands…
Dynacraft Joins Bikes Belong
Dynacraft BSC, Inc., a leading U.S. bicycle distributor, has joined Bikes Belong, the national coalition of more than 350 bicycle suppliers and retailers working together to put more people on bicycles more often. Dynacraft distributes a variety of differ
One Percent for the Planet Hires Backbone and TDA
One Percent for the Planet has retained TDA Advertising and Design of Boulder and Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colorado as their respective graphic and public relations agencies to strengthen their marketing presence and expand upon their brand messaging
American Apparel Revs Jump 24% in Q1
American Apparel reported unaudited combined sales results for the 2007 first quarter ended March 31, 2007 of $73.5 million, a 24% increase…
American Apparel Revs Jump 24% in Q1
American Apparel reported sales climbed 24% for the first quarter ended March 31, to $73.5 million from $59.3 million. Same-store sales rose 17%. Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA increased 64%…
Kobe Bryant Top NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has the most popular jersey in the NBA this season based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and NBAStore.com. Bryant regained the lead from the Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade, ranked No. 2 this year, who held the top
Founder David Whelan Sells JJB Stake
Dave Whelan, founder of JJB Sports PLC, has sold his family's entire 28.96 percent stake in the UK sports retailer and quit the board. The stake was sold to a joint venture formed by Icelandic financial group Exista and Chris Ronnie, who was previous
Warrior Sports Acquires MIA Sports
Warrior Sports acquired Made In America (MIA) Sports, a manufacturer of hockey gloves, sports bags, pant covers and accessories based in Montreal. MIA Sports has approximately 23 associates, including Stephane Paul, Sales Manager, and Chris Paul, Pro Serv
GoLite Taps Rossignol Vet for VP of Sales
GoLite has appointed Canice Harte as Vice President of Sales in charge of GoLite’s U.S. apparel and equipment sales. Mr. Harte will be joining the management team in Boulder, Colorado, including Kevin Volz, GoLite’s Sales Manager for apparel and equipment
The Finish Line to Post Q1 Loss on Heavier Promotions, Weak Apparel Business…
The Finish Line, Inc. reported a decline in comp store sales for the fiscal first quarter ended June 2, hurt by a very weak apparel business. Consolidated net sales dipped 0.2% to $288.3 million for the thirteen-week period, while total company same-stor
