FIFA, the world football's governing body opened its first FIFA Official Store at Singapore's Changi airport. After Singapore, further FIFA Official Stores are due to open in London, Tokyo and Los Angeles, as well as in emerging markets such as
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Hanesbrands to Close Two Plants
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, announced plans to close its manufacturing facilities in Advance and Asheboro in North Carolina by the end of June 2008, leaving 120 employees without jobs. Production will be outsourced to Central America, Asia a
Michael Brosnahan Named CEO of Reyn Spooner
Michael Brosnahan, the former VP of apparel for Pony, was named the new CEO of Honolulu-based Reyn Spooner Inc. and Reyn's Menswear. Tim McCullough, president and CEO for 30 years, will focus on product design…
Stearns Announces Layoffs
Stearns Inc. has laid off more than 20 employees, including President Paul Ebnet. The downsizing will be taking place over the next nine months, director of human resources Loretta Trulson said in a statement. Affected employees were informed of the chang
OGIO Hires Global Director of Golf
OGIO has hired Tom Gocke, a 15-year veteran of the golf industry and OGIO's national golf sales manager, as its first Global Director of Golf. Steve Elder, who until recently worked as OGIO's director of operations, will serve its Director – I
Cycle Source launches Polaris Bike Line
Cycle Source Group has launched a line of Polaris and Victory bicycles, tricycles, and accessories as part of a long-term licensing agreement with Polaris Industries, the maker of snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs. The bikes range from $79.99 up to $336.9
SIA Attracts 72 Brands to New ECOsource Exhibit
More than 72 brands will be showcased at The SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show's first ECOsource market segment exhibit in Las Vegas. ECOsource will feature suppliers embracing “green” initiatives, including brands made from recyclable or sustainable mate
Factory Design Labs Names President
Tracy McInnes has been promoted to president of Factory Design Labs. She will be responsible for overseeing the agency's internal client-facing departments including Creative Services, Interactive Services, Marketing Services, Production Services and
GSI’s Lines up $75M Line of Credit
Sporting goods e-tailer juggernaut GSI Commerce said it had obtained a $75 million revolving secured line of credit it can use to acquire other companies. “This facility gives GSI additional flexibility to execute our strategy,” said Michael R. Conn, CFO
NBA Launches NBA China
The National Basketball Association formally launched its NBA China, a new entity that will conduct all of the league’s businesses in Greater China. Five strategic partners will invest $253 million to acquire 11% of the company in preferred equity. The st
Nex-LvL Golf to Distribute Head Ski and Snowboard Apparel
Nex-LvL Golf Inc. has acquired the distribution rights for North America under the HEAD brand for Ski and Snowboard apparel. Nex-LvL Golf adds the ski and snowboard license to its existing HEAD Golf and Tennis license fo the North American market…
New Balance Promotes Preston to EVP – Int’l
New Balance has promoted Joe Preston to executive vice president, international. Preston, a New Balance associate since 1995, began his New Balance career as Senior Product Manager – Running and Custom Products, before moving on to lead the Dunham brand i
Sierra Designs Moving to Boulder
Louisville-based Sierra Designs is moving its headquarters to Boulder. The new location puts Sierra Designs in same building as its sister companies Kelty Inc. and Slumberjack, which lease 11,500 square feet and 4,900 square feet respectively….
Jarden Vet to Head Sales at Coleman, Stearns
The Coleman Company, Inc. has named a veteran consumer goods executive from its parent company Jarden Corp. as SVP of Sales for the Americas for its Coleman and Stearns brands. Scott Henrikson will report to Interim President and CEO, Sam A. Solomon…
E-Z-GO Names VP of Engineering
E-Z-GO has appointed Ronald L. Otten as vice president, engineering. He joins E-Z-GO from Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc., where he served as director of product development and corporate quality and led the company's engineering functio