<p>The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) kicked off the educational programming for its third annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC) with a keynote address from Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia…</p>
<p>During the 2009-10 season, reigning two-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant had the top-selling NBA jersey in China for the fourth consecutive season…</p>
<p>The Conference Board, a private research group, said its index of leading economic indicators increased 0.3% last month after rising 0.1% in July and undergoing a 0.2% decline in June…</p>
<p>Dreams, Inc. signed an agreement with the University of Miami Athletics to re-launch the Hurricanes on-line fan shop, ShopMiamiHurricanes.com…</p>
<p>Garmin Ltd. has acquired MetriGear, Inc., the creator of an innovative pedal-based power solution for cycling, as a new component of its growing fitness division…</p>
<p>Adidas has signed on as the official equipment and apparel supplier with the Notre Dame Men's Lacrosse team…</p>
<p>Ryn USA LLC, the maker of toning shoes, has named Michael Parham as CEO and Gustavo La Grave as national sales manager for the U.S. market…</p>
<p>SCARPA North America unveiled a new web site at www.scarpa.com and related social media platforms…</p>
<p>Spenco Medical Corp. launched of a new look for its corporate website – Spenco.com. The redesigned site will allow customers to quickly find Spenco product, and either purchase it directly from an Authorized Online Retailer or find a local Dealer…</p>
<p>MC Sports said Rob Summerfield, VP of finance, and Dan Winchester, chief merchandising officer, have been elected to its board of directors. Summerfield has also been appointed secretary of the company…</p>
<p>Rawlings announced a multi-year interdisciplinary research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and its Spine Research Laboratory to study the causes of concussions along with other sports-related head and neck injuries…</p>
<p>Outlast Technologies announced that new licensee Etonic is launching its first-ever golf shoe lined with Outlast technology…</p>
<p>The Federal Communications Commission launched a review into whether a television cartoon featuring characters that also advertise Skechers shoes violates rules limiting commercials to children…</p>
<p>Backcountry.com has pledged to donate all non-resale-able returns — more than a quarter of a million dollars a year in premium outdoor gear — to Gear to Grow, a non-profit that brokers gear donations between…</p>
<p>Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced that Catalyst Communication joined GOA as a value added business partner…</p>
