OutsidePR To Provide Public Relations for OIWC
The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) and OutsidePR announce a public relations partnership in which OutsidePR will assist the non-profit organization in promoting its professional development programs and regional events. OutsidePR will w
Reebok Partners with AstroTurf
Reebok has partnered with GeneralSports Venue, the exclusive U.S. licensee of the AstroTurf brand of synthetic sports turf products, to study the interaction between athletic footwear and field surfaces for athletes ranging from professionals to amateurs.
RECALL: Reebok-CCM Hockey Helmets
Reebok-CCM is recalling about 1,000 hockey helmets. The helmets' chinstrap can unexpectedly disengage while in use. If this happens, the helmet could fall off, posing a risk of head and neck injuries. The helmets were sold at sporting goods stores na
Wal-Mart Focuses Sustainability Effort on Creating Green Jobs
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has partnered with suppliers to facilitate the creation of green jobs in the United States. The retailer cited its recent decision to supply 15% of its power needs in Texas with wind energy as an example of how its sustainability cam
Diadora Awards All its Lines to Canadian Distributor
Diadora said that Logica Sport will became distributor of all Diadora products in Canada effective Dec. 1. Logica Sport has been the Diadora cycling distributor since June 15, 2008, and now will distribute Diadora soccer, tennis and running (in addition t
Sears to Close Eight More Underperforming Stores
Sears Holding Company, the nation's top seller of fitness equipment, said that it has identified eight more underperforming stores it will close on top of 14 it closed in the third quarter. Sears Holdings expects to record a pre-tax charge of up to $
Fila Launches Women’s Initiative
Fila has partnered with New York-based Polo Grounds Music/J Records artists to launch “The Melrose,” a women’s wear initiative. The new album will be helmed by hip-hop artists Natalie and Nicole of Nina Sky…
Fila Launches Women’s Initiative
Fila has partnered with New York-based Polo Grounds Music/J Records artists to launch “The Melrose,” a women’s wear initiative. The new album will be helmed by hip-hop artists Natalie and Nicole of Nina Sky…
Famous Footwear Q3 Sales Hurt by Women’s Casual; Athletic Seen as Bright Spot
An increase in stores and marketing activity failed to counter slower consumer spending at Famous Footwear in the third quarter ended Nov. 1. The family footwear retailer started the quarter with a “solid” back-to-school season, “driven largely by athlet
FGXI Acquires Dioptics Medical Products
FGX International has acquired Dioptics Medical Products, Inc., a privately held company located in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dioptics is engaged in the wholesale and retail sales of sunglasses and optical accessories primarily marketed under the SolarShield a
Traffic Steady as Retailers Turn in Healthy Black Friday Sales Growth
Steady. That seemed to be the most common word used to describe traffic on that holiest of retail days, Black Friday. According to ShopperTrak, Black Friday sales increased 3.0% to $10.6 billion over last year, with steady growth from around the country.
Confluence Names New Execs
Confluence Watersports has appointed Jim Berwick as vice president and chief financial officer and Kelly Hemphill as director of information technology (IT)…
Karhu On the Rise
Karhu is betting that its running heritage will pave a path through an ever-increasing crowd of new entries in running footwear. The Finland-based legendary running brand is also counting on its air of authenticity and its commitment to running specialty
Vietnam Cleared of Dumping Apparel
Two years after it began monitoring Vietnamese apparel imports, the U.S. Department of Commerce ruled Nov. 21 that there is insufficient evidence to warrant self-initiating an antidumping investigation…
Columbia Names Richardson Footwear GM
Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Kirk Richardson as general manager of footwear, effective Dec. 1, 2008. Richardson most recently served as president of Keen Footwear, following a 27 year career with Nike where he held various footwear and apparel le
