U.S. Customs Looks For Container Help…
The U.S. Customs Service is asking importers to volunteer for a new program that is expected to boost national security and expedite Customs procedures. The program calls for shipping companies, manufacturing firms and importers to upgrade their locks and
VF Stops Illegal E.U. Eastpak Imports…
VF Corp has tracked down the source of some illegal EASTPAK backpacks coming into the E.U. It appears that MCCS Trading of Holland, has been distributing backpacks that originated in the U.S. to Dutch customers via their website…
Perry Ellis International Acquires Redsand Trademarks
Perry Ellis International Inc. has acquired the Redsand trademarks, a deal that will expand Redsand's sourcing and marketing capacity while opening a new channel of distribution for Perry Ellis. Redsand is a premium
action sports brand based in San D
Chick, Knight and Turner Elected to Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame will open its
doors to James M. Chick, Chick's Sporting Goods; Phil Knight, NIKE, Inc.; and Jerome A. Turner, American Sporting Goods next year at induction ceremonies to be conducted at the 40th Annual NSGA M
Grabber Appoints Two New Account Executives
GRABBER Performance Group (GPG), exclusive distributor of GRABBER MYCOAL Warmers, has added two new account executives to its sales force. A.J. Stanley joins GPG as Western Region Account Executive, while Ryan Johnson joins the team as Eastern Region Acc
Firms Ink Deal for Nordic Region Retail Chain
SkiStar and Stadium have established a joint purchasing and operational agreement regarding a sporting goods and sportswear retail outlet. Stadium is the Nordic region's leading and most expansive sporting goods and sportswear retail chain with a tot
Kellwood Selling Auburn Sock Business
Kellwood Company announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Auburn Hosiery Division and European operations to Delta Galil Industries, according to Robert C. Skinner, Jr., corporate vice president of Kellwood…
Perry Ellis Signs Licensee for Ping Socks
Perry Ellis International Inc. and Sockyard Corp. have entered into a licensing agreement for the manufacture of PING Collection hosiery…
USOC Reduces Board by 91%; May Pare Medal Hopes…
The U.S. Olympic Committee has put to bed much of the rankling and infighting that has plagued the organization over the last few years, voting last weekend to cut the size its board to just 11 directors from the previous 123 members. The board also diss
The Access Fund Announces 2003 Awards
At the October Access Fund board meeting, the following awards were given to volunteers who have devoted countless hours to preserving climbing access in America. Whether digging trails, attending meetings or rallying support, they were helping to keep cl
Phoenix Footwear Scheduled to Complete Royal Robbins Acquisition
Phoenix Footwear Group is scheduled to complete the acquisition of Royal Robbins October 31, 2003. Phoenix Footwear had previously announced a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Robbins, Inc. on October 3, 2003. The completion of this acquisition would
Russell in Major Strategic Realignment of Company
Russell Corporation will realign its operations to increase focus on both its athletic and activewear businesses. Under this structure, manufacturing, distribution and some administrative functions will be combined with sales and marketing to create a se
The Weather Channel Extends Gore Contract
The Weather Channel has again entrusted protection of its field meteorologists to W. L. Gore & Associates, inventor of GORE-TEX® fabric. The multi-year partnership, which began in 2000, will extend through 2005 and encompass advertising and content on bo
Honey Stinger Joins Subaru XC Ski Team
En-R-G Foods, Inc., makers of Honey Stinger energy bars and gels, have entered into a two-year sponsorship agreement with the Subaru Factory Team. The company will continue its support of the elite Nordic ski racing team through 2005 as official bar and
Trek Hires New Brand Manager
Trek Bicycle announces the hiring of industry veteran Zapata “Zap” Espinoza, as Trek Bicycles’ Brand Manager. Espinoza, who most recently was Executive Editor at Mountain Bike Magazine for the past ten years said, “I am elated about the opportunity to le
