The adidas Group plans to move certain service functions located at Reebok headquarters in Canton, Mass., to the new adidas Group facilities under construction in Spartanburg, S.C. The relocation will affect approximately 100 Canton-based Reebok employees
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SEW Goes One-On-One with… New Balance’s Robert DeMartini
Each month, Sports Executive Weekly goes One-On-One with a key executive that is seen as a driving force for the future on the sporting goods, athletic footwear and/or athletic apparel markets. This month, SEW talked with Robert DeMartini, the new CEO of
Jury Awards $8.1 mm to Baden in Molten Case…
Baden Sports, Inc. received an $8.1 million judgment in a federal case brought against Molten Corporation and Molten USA. The jury found that Molten willfully infringed Baden’s patent on Cushion Control Technology and that Molten had intentionally falsely
Izod Signs Three Licenses; Picks Up Arena Naming Rights…
Phillips-Van Heusen signed three new licensees for its Izod brand. The licenses covering North America include M.Z. Berger & Co. for watches, Accessory Network Group for handbags and accessories, and slippers for SG Footwear. The lines are expected to be
Interbike Sees Attendance Increase…
According to preliminary figures released just prior to press time, total attendance at the recently concluded Interbike show in Las Vegas exceeded 22,000 — an increase of almost 4% over last year’s show. A breakdown of that figure reveals that there were
Patagonia to Open Store in Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
Patagonia will open a retail store in a historic building in Boulder, Colorado’s downtown pedestrian Pearl Street Mall next spring. The 2,961-square-foot store at 1212 Pearl Street will be Patagonia’s 24th retail location and its second in Colorado, joini
SGMA: Sports Participation is Strong, but it Could Be Stronger
Roughly 75% of the U.S. population is involved in a fitness, sports, recreational, or outdoor activity as a casual, regular or frequent participant. That’s one of the underlying messages revealed in the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s Sports P
IZOD Signs Three New Licenses
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has signed three new licensees for its fast-growing IZOD brand. M.Z. Berger & Co. has been licensed to design, produce and market men’s, women’s and unisex watches and timepieces under the IZOD brand. Accessory Network Grou
Baden Wins $8.1 mm in Infringement Case Against Molten
Baden Sports, Inc. received an $8.1 million judgment in a federal case brought against Molten Corporation and Molten USA. The jury found that Molten willfully infringed Baden’s patent on Cushion Control Technology and that Molten had intentionally falsely
Victorinox Swiss Army Opens U.S. Headquarters
The new North American corporate headquarters of Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. officially opened Oct. 1 in Monroe, Conn. The facility, which has some 200 employees, is both the official North American headquarters and the official distribution center of Vic
Accolade Group Adds Several Brands to Distribution List
Accolade Group has been appointed as the exclusive North American Distributor for Besson Ski Wear and Briko Ski and Cycling products. Accolade Group will be responsible for the 2008 autumn/winter shipping season. Accolade Group has also been appointed th
REI Donates $100,000 to Bikes Belong
Recreational Equipment, Inc. has provided a $100,000 grant to the Bikes Belong Foundation to support an innovative series of grant awards to help U.S. cities become more bicycle friendly. The Bikes Belong Foundation, in cooperation with the League of Amer
Johnson Outdoors Receives $11.2 mm Tent Order
Johnson Outdoors Inc. recently received military orders totaling $11.2 million with anticipated delivery in the first half of calendar 2008. The recent orders came as the company’s Binghamton, New York tent manufacturing operation was ramping down produc
Yue Yuen’s Q3 Profit Down 3.7%
Yue Yuen Industrial showed a 3.7% decline in net profits in the third quarter ended June 30, to $119.3 million from $123.9 million a year earlier. A booming business in China is being offset by weakness in North America and Europe. Sales in the period ga
Outdoor Brands Outline Growth Strategies at the Latest Investor Conferences…
At the recent Thomas Weisel Consumer Conference and the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in London, several outdoor brands offered their views of the global market today and the strategies they will use to grow going forward. In London, Deckers, Under Ar