Lotto Sport Italia last week announced that it had acquired Etonic Worldwide, giving the Italian brand a broader presence in the U.S. Lotto, which has been primarily known as a soccer and tennis brand — outside of a few years in the late 80’s when it sa
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Collective Licensing and Payless Extend Airwalk Deal through 2014…
Collective International, LLC extended its partnership with Payless ShoeSource Inc. for the retailer to carry the Airwalk brand in its stores through 2014. In addition to the extension, the deal carries an option for a continuation of an extra five years
Asics Corp. H1 Sales Driven by Strong International…
For the first half ending September 30, Asics Corp. posted a double-digit gain in sales, but much like one of its major competitors in Japan, that gain failed to translate to the bottom line due to an increase in the taxes paid. The sales growth occurred
On-Line Holiday Spending Season is Underway…
According to OIA, on-line retail sales growth in the outdoor industry is out-pacing brick & mortar sales growth by more than a two to one margin. With the holiday selling season ramping up, e-commerce outdoor retailers are seeing some fundamental shifts i
On-Line Holiday Spending Season is Underway…
According to OIA, on-line retail sales growth in the outdoor industry is out-pacing brick & mortar sales growth by more than a two to one margin. With the holiday selling season ramping up, e-commerce outdoor retailers are seeing some fundamental shifts i
Thule’s SportRack Acquisition Changes Canadian Distribution Structure…
Following the acquisition of SportRack, which closed in September of this year, Thule decided to end its 25-year relationship with its Canadian distributor, Sport Dinaco. Thule will assume all distribution and sales of Thule products in Canada using its S
OIF Searches for Outdoor Idols…
The Outdoor Industry Foundation is looking for the second class of Outdoor Idols and nominations are being accepted for any outdoor athletes, trendsetters, and role models under the age of 23. The Outdoor Idols award honors eight young outdoor athletes ea
Völkl Shifts U.S. Tennis Distribution
Völkl Sport America and Völkl Tennis GmbH have mutually agreed to terminate their distribution agreement for the U.S. market. Effective January 1, 2007, Völkl Tennis GmbH has selected Klip America as their new distributor…
Collective Extends Airwalk Partnership with Payless
Collective International, LLC has renewed its licensing partnership with Payless ShoeSource Inc. for the retailer to carry the Airwalk brand in its stores through 2014 with an option for renewing for an additional five years after.
Airwalk will be sold in
Lotto Acquires Etonic Worldwide
Lotto Sport Italia has acquired Etonic Worldwide.
The acquisition allows Lotto to significantly strengthen its US market position by bringing an important and well-known brand within its portfolio. Etonic’s management re-launched its golf brand in 2004 an
Horny Toad Donates 20% of all Reorders to Charities
Heading into the season of giving, Horny Toad will give 20% of fall 2006 reorders to doing good. Taking a cut from all reorders placed prior to Dec. 15, 2006, the 20% Solution will donate half of all funds raised to Search for Adventure, and half to local
ExOfficio Plans Third Retail Store
ExOfficio is opening a store in Bellevue, Washington with an inventive retail concept focusing on travel outfitting solutions to enhance the travelers' trip experience. Located in Lincoln Square near Bellevue Square in Bellevue, ExOfficio's new
Ballstars Adds Senior Graphic Designer
Ballstars hired Dan Parkison as its senior graphic designer. Parkison will be responsible for designing new templates that are offered to licensees as part of their system package, designing marketing and promotional materials, and doing photography of co
Planned Holiday Spending is Flat in 2006
Despite a solid turnout of shoppers on Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend, most Americans plan to spend less or the same amount they spent last year on gifts, according to CNBC's exclusive Holiday Central Survey. Overall falling gas and energy pri
DandR Sports Center Searched by Authorities for Illegal Exports
Local papers are reporting that D&R Sports Center, which operates stores in Nanticoke and Bloomsburg, Penn., was served a search warrant by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigrati