<p>Aquapac, manufacturers of 100% waterproof cases, unveiled its new logo – a small part in a more comprehensive rebranding initiative being undertaken by the…</p>
<p>Walmart is offering free shipping to residences on nearly 60,000 holiday items — with no minimum purchase requirement or subscription fees — now through Dec. 20 at Walmart.com. The announcement was the latest volley in an escalating market share battle be</p>
<p>DT Swiss opened its new factory in Poland to meet demand for wheels it designs and develops in Switzerland. The plant, which employs 110, has begun production. The factory and an adjoining European Service Center span 5,000 square meters…</p>
<p>Fischer Sports GmbH has named Zooom Productions as its lead creative agency. With offices in Austria and Venice Beach, CA, Zooom specializes in helping brands reach the youth market. It's current clients include Red Bull, Braun, Nike, Suunto, Salzbur</p>
<p>Heelys, Inc. reported sales dropped 23.3% in the third quarter, to $8.2 million from $10.7 million in the year-ago quarter. The company reported a net loss of $69,000, or less than 1 cent a share, versus a net loss of $1.1 million, or 4 cents, a year ago.</p>
<p>Cherokee Inc., owner of the Sideout volleyball apparel line and a major supplier of Target Stores, announced that Mark DiSiena has joined The Cherokee Group and will be appointed as its chief financial officer effective Dec. 17…</p>
<p>Kohl's Corp. earned $194 million, or 63 cents per share, in the third quarter, virtually even with its profit of $193 million, or 63 cents, a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.2% to $4.22 billion…</p>
<p>SnowSports Industries America (SIA) has sold out their exhibit booth space for the upcoming 2011 SIA Snow Show, which will run Jan. 27-30 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver…</p>
<p>Macy's Inc. earned $10 million, or 2 cents per share, for the period ended Oct. 30, rebounding from a loss of $35 million, or 8 cents per share, a year ago…</p>
<p>Thermos is partnering with Under Armour on a line of co-branded bottles. The new BPA-free line will be available beginning in May 2011 at sporting goods retailers, and will include insulated stainless steel bottles, Tritan plastic bottles and squeezable b</p>
<p>JJB Sports, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported same-store sales climbed 13.1% in the six-week period between Sept. 27 and Nov. 7. But management indicated that results were “lower than anticipated” due to excessive promotions and reflected the “weake</p>
<p>Levelwear, a brand division of The Accolade Group, announced it has signed an exclusive, multi-year licensing agreement with NFL Players to create a line of apparel featuring current NFL players in their college uniforms….</p>
<p>Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. reported sales increased 10.2% in the third quarter to $198.8 million from $180.4 million a year ago while gross margin increased to 35% from 34.4%. Team Sports sales grew 12.4%, while Action Sports revenues grew 8.0%. Net earning</p>
<p>Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, joined the stampede of companies taking advantage of low interest rates by refinancing its debt. The company said it completed the sale of $1 billion of 10-year, 6.375% senior unsecured notes. The deal gives it mo</p>
<p>Scarpa North America will begin distributing Ski Trab's ski touring-oriented product line starting in Fall 2011. Scarpa said the move will offer North American retailers access to, as well as improved marketing and distribution support for, Ski Trab&</p>