<p>Climber Erik Weihenmayer, the only blind person to have summited the highest peak on each of the seven continents and an accomplished rock climber, alpinist, skier and motivational speaker, this month officially joined SCARPA North America’s team ro</p>
<p>Ibex has selected Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record, effective immediately…</p>
<p>Zuke’s, maker of pet treats and chews, has named John Hart as president, effective immediately…</p>
<p>Manhattan Beachwear, Inc., has acquired Apparel Ventures, Inc., effectively merging two large portfolios of swim labels. Among the swim brands the combined company will manage are Ralph Lauren, Trina Turk, ABS, Puma, Kenneth Cole, Hobie and Split…</p>
<p>Eastern Mountain Sports will host a grand opening of its newest location in Avon, CT on Oct. 15-17, 2010. After nine years in Simsbury, Eastern Mountain Sports has moved to a larger location at Avon Marketplace…</p>
<p>The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Bravo Sports of Sante Fe Spring, CA, has announced the recall of about 160,000 Bravo Sports Trampolines…</p>
<p>Isis hired Jackie Kirkwood as its new sales manager of the Eastern Region…</p>
<p>Climber Erik Weihenmayer, the only blind person to have summited the highest peak on each of the seven continents and an accomplished rock climber, alpinist, skier and motivational speaker, this month officially joined SCARPA North America’s team ro</p>
<p>The Rockport Company introduced its newest global marketing campaigns for the Fall 2010 season, including “Hot Commute,” which will break in over 30 countries worldwide this week as well as a partnership with NBC's “The Apprentice” for an integrated </p>
<p>Kids Foot Locker is offering a variety of glow-in-the-dark footwear aimed at the Halloween holiday. Items include the Nike Air Max 95 in several “glow” colors. Converse All Star Hi Glow are available in pink or green..</p>
<p>The National Retail Federation predicted that holiday retail sales are expected to increase 2.3% this year to $447.1 billion. While that growth remains slightly lower than the ten-year average holiday sales increase of 2.5%, it would be a marked improveme</p>
<p>In line with Amer Sports' new strategic priorities where the Group is targeting faster growth in softgoods and focusing on consumer-centric product creation, Amer Sports has appointed Andy Towne president of apparel, starting on Oct. 11, 2010. Jean-M</p>
<p>Costco said net sales for the company's fourth fiscal quarter ended Aug. 29, 2010, were $23.59 billion, an increase of 8% from $21.89 billion in the prior year quarter…</p>
<p>Umbro will be the leading kit supplier for the newly reformed New York Cosmos soccer club, made famous in the 1970s…</p>
<p>Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 2, 2010 increased 22.5% to $44.7 million, compared to $36.5 million for the five-week period ended Oct. 3, 2009. Comparable store sales climbed 17%…</p>
