Cocona Inc., formerly Traptek LLC, has received major funding from Boston-based Fairhaven Capital Partners — a venture capital firm that invests in early- to growth-stage companies — to help it with ongoing marketing and development efforts related to Coc
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DTMBA Names Dusty Baker as National Chairman
The Don’t Take My Bat Away Coalition, which has grown to over one thousand members in Pennsylvania since being established just months ago, has named former Major Leaguer Dusty Baker as its national chairman…
Mission-ITECH to Supply NHL Refs With Helmets and Visors
Mission-ITECH Hockey has entered into a multi-year agreement with the National Hockey League Officials Association (NHLOA), which will see the company’s Mission brand helmets and ITECH brand visors being worn by NHL and American Hockey League (AHL) refere
Wilson Names Footwear Director for Racquet Sports
Wilson Sporting Goods has named Sean O’Brien as global footwear director for Racquet Sports. In his new position, O’Brien will be responsible for all aspects of Wilson’s footwear development and marketing on a global level…
Dick’s Sporting Goods Rolls Out ACG Private Brand; Inks Deal on RBK Branded Apparel…
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand its “private brands” strategy, announcing Monday at the annual Bank of America Securities Investor Conference that they have inked a deal with Reebok to design, source, market, and sell Reebok athletic apparel und
Crocs Fights Off Escalator Talk…
Crocs spent much of last week defending itself over reports that countless people, particularly young children, wearing their shoes were getting their toes caught in escalators. Incidents were reported to have occurred over the last few months in Singapor
Columbia Looks for Footwear and Apparel Growth
At the recent Bank of America Annual Investors Conference, Columbia president and CEO, Tim Boyle gave a brief overview of the company and its growth initiatives. On the product side, Columbia is looking at two major branding opportunities to boost apparel
Payless Names SVP, General Merchandising Manager, Int’l
Payless ShoeSource hired Scott Ramsland as senior vice president, general merchandising manager, international, reporting to Matt Rubel, chief executive officer and president, Payless…
Under Armour Signs Sponsorship Deal With Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Under Armour, Inc. signed a multi-faceted sponsorship that includes advertising rights for Under Armour throughout Air Canada Centre during Leafs' home games through the 2009-2010 season. In addition to the advertising rig
Nike Posts 51% Net Income Jump; Looks to Sell Hockey Biz
Nike, Inc. saw net revenues grow 11% for the fiscal first quarter, ended August 31, 2007 to $4.7 billion from $4.2 billion last year. Changes in currency exchange rates increased revenue growth by 3 percentage points for the quarter. First quarter net inc
Asics Taps Industry Veteran as Apparel Product Manager
ASICS America Corporation has tapped industry veteran Patty Kelly as Apparel Product Manager. Patty, who specializes in brand and product launches, will focus her efforts on both Women's and Men's ASICS apparel.
Kellwood Receives $21 Per Share Takeover Bid
Kellwood Company has received an unsolicited letter from Sun Capital Securities Group, LLC, indicating the group's interest in pursuing an acquisition of all of Kellwood's outstanding shares at a price of $21 in cash per share. The Sun Capital p
Dick’s SG in Deal to License RBK Brand for Apparel, ACG for Outdoor
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand its “private brands” strategy, announcing Monday at the annual Bank of America Securities Investor Conference that they have inked a deal with Reebok to design, source, market, and sell Reebok athletic apparel und
adidas to Sponsor 2012 London Olympics
adidas has reached an agreement to sponsor the 2012 summer Olympics in London. The deal is valued at $99.6 million, and is expected to be formally announced on Thursday during a press conference featuring U.S. sprinters Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix. Both A
SIA Appoints Carey Chairman of the Board
SnowSports Industries America has appointed Mike Carey as Chairman of the Board. Additionally the association named two seasoned veterans from the snow sports industry to director positions to fill vacancies until the next election. Carey, who has owned S