<p>The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced that Jim Gabel, Reebok's North American President, will headline Day 2 of the association's 2011 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit…</p>
<p>Nine West, a division of The Jones Group Inc. launched “Shoelaborations,” a platform that seeks talented individuals doing original work in their unique artistic areas and allows them the opportunity to collaborate on a rotating basis with Nine West…</p>
<p>Columbia Sportswear Company appointed Massimo Lazzari as president of Columbia Sportswear Japan, a wholly owned subsidiary, effective immediately. He oversaw the Japanese operations of major Italian fashion brands such as Ferragamo, Tod's and Miss Si</p>
<p>The CW-X brand, owned by Wacoal Corp., will officially launch in Europe starting this year…</p>
<p>TJX Cos Inc, the parent of TJ Maxx and Marshalls, promoted Ernie Herrman to president as part of its succession plan…</p>
<p>Bass Pro said concerns about possible wetland damage has stopped the outdoor retailer from pursuing a store near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin…</p>
<p>The Drexel lacrosse team signed an exclusive three-year deal with Warrior Sports…</p>
<p>Nike made a $400,000 contribution to the Penn State libraries in honor of Nittany Lions football coach Joe Paterno and his wife, Sue. The gift commemorated Joe Paterno's 400th career coaching victory, a 35-21 decision Nov. 6 over Northwestern at Beav</p>
<p>With Little League Baseball's moratorium on the use of composite bats in all baseball divisions creating controversy and confusion with consumers, Worth Sports is taking measures to assure parents of young players that their Worth bats are approved f</p>
<p>Textile mills headed the list of industries paying higher prices in January, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business, which is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. The ISM Price Index reached its hi</p>
<p>Joe McSwiney from Cascade Designs will lead a panel discussion at ispo on the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Eco Index on behalf of the European Outdoor Group's (EOG) Sustainability Working Group. The EOG has been collaborating with OIA to recrui</p>
<p>After the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head in North Texas for Super Bowl XLV, the pre-printed Championship clothing for the team that does not win will be headed to Zambia, Armenia, Nicaragua and Romania…</p>
<p>QBP has expanded inventory levels by more than 50% compared to this time last year to improve fulfillment to independent bicycle dealers. The initiative adds nearly $15 million of additional pre-season stock…</p>
<p>LaCrosse Footwear reported net sales of $52.1 million in the fourth quarter, up 23% from $42.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Sales to the outdoor market climbed 21%, reflecting stronger demand in the hunting and rugged outdoor categories. Net inc</p>
<p>Anvil Knitwear become the first US-based apparel manufacturer to join the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative…</p>
