Greensource Wins Sustainability Award
Greensource, the Seattle-based apparel manufacturer, was named a “Sustainability All-Star” March 24, 2009, by Apparel magazine a leading publication for global apparel executives. Company President David Basson accepted the award at Apparel’s Tech Confere
Confluence Watersports Hires Product Engineer
Confluence Watersports has hired Chris Erdahl as product engineer. Chris Pedrick has been promoted to senior customer service lead; and Adam Ott has been promoted to assistant product manager for the Harmony brand…
Easton Launches Baseball Micro-site
With baseball season in full swing, Easton Sports launched EastonBaseball.com/Truth, a micro-site dedicated to the initial launch of the manufacturer’s 2009-2010 product line-up. The site includes a first look at the technology behind Easton's new St
IPATH Beefs up Sales Team
IPATH, the skate shoe brand owned by The Timberland Co., said industry veteran Pepe Landa has joined its sales team. Landa has more than twenty years of sales and retail experience, including working for Ocean Minded and Gravis…
Former Cannondale Owner Wins Turnaround Award
Pegasus Capital Advisors was awarded Buyouts Magazine's “Turnaround of the Year” award for its highly successful acquisition, rejuvenation and ultimate sale of Cannondale Bicycle Corp…
Unifi Closes Sale of China Joint Venture
Unifi, Inc. has closed on the sale and received $9 million in proceeds related to its 50% ownership interest in Yihua Unifi Fibre Industry Co., Ltd., the company's joint venture with Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. (YCFC). Unifi will continu
OBIT: Olympic Skier Andrea Mead Lawrence
Ski superstar Andrea Mead Lawrence passed away Tuesday night after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends…
Gottschalks to Liquidate
Gottschalks, the department store chain based in Fresno, CA, will be liquidated after it failed to attract a buyer willing to operate the company as a going concern. A joint venture of liquidators including SB Capital Group LLC, Tiger Capital Group LLC, G
Lawsuit Over Jackets with Wireless Features
Several sports manufacturers, including Nike, Under Armour, VF Corp and Columbia Sportswear, are among the dozens of brands being charged by Tec-Technology Enabled Clothing, Inc. with patent infringement. The complaint against these companies stems from t
Skechers Enters Eyewear License
SKECHERS USA, Inc. has signed a worldwide licensing agreement with Viva International Group to create SKECHERS-branded sunglasses and prescription eyewear. The SKECHERS eyewear collection line is set to debut in Spring 2010. Viva already has eyewear licen
Goody’s to Sell Private Brands
Goody's Family Clothing, which is liquidating, has retained Streambank, LLC to undertake the marketing and sales efforts for the intellectual asset portfolio of Goody's Family Clothing, including rights to the Duck Head brand…
Perry Ellis Exec Joins Alternative Apparel
Seth Ellison, formerly president of Perry Ellis Swimwear after a ten-year career with Nike, has been named executive vice president of global sales and merchandising for Alternative Apparel, a casual lifestyle brand based in Atlanta. At Nike, Ellison serv
Timberland to Reduce Global Tire Waste
The Timberland Co. will launch two new footwear collections featuring outsoles made using recycled rubber from discarded tires. The company notes that currently, more than seven billion tires sit in landfills worldwide, leading to one of the largest and r
Rocky Extends Credit Facility
Rocky Brands, Inc. said it has amended its credit facility with GMAC Commercial Finance LLC to extend the facility’s maturity through April 30, 2012. The credit facility was originally scheduled to mature on Jan. 5, 2010. In addition, the amendment reduce
Icebreaker Names Great Lakes Sales Rep
Icebreaker said “The Agency,” comprised of Kathleen and Lou Boudreau, will be representing the company in the Great Lakes Territory (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky) beginning April 1…
