Black Diamond and Beal Ropes Parting Ways
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. has ended its formal partnership with Beal Ropes, which will now focus on direct sales. The partnership was ended due to market factors, the changing retail environment and is viewed by both parties as a necessary and logical
Pure Fishing Establishes World Headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina…
Pure Fishing, provider of branded fishing products, today announced plans to establish its world headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. The Columbia location will contain the Pure Fishing world headquarters staff including senior leadership, sales mana
Tecnica and Blizzard Brands to Operate as Single Business Unit
The Tecnica Group USA, Inc., the U.S. distributor for Blizzard skis, Lowa outdoor footwear, Nitro snowboards, Nordica ski boots, Nordica skis, Nordica apparel, Rollerblade, Tecnica ski boots and Tecnica winter footwear, has realigned its business operatio
Nike Sues EMS Over Dri-Fit Ads…
Nike, Inc. has filed suit against Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) over the retailer’s use of the DRI-FIT mark in e-commerce operations. Nike took offense at EMS’ use of DRI-FIT in paid search term-based advertisements on Internet search engines…
Danner Launches Customization Web Site
Danner, Inc., a subsidiary of LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.has launched its new “myDanner” custom footwear program. Customers have the opportunity to build a one-of-a-kind, personalized Danner, from choosing the outsole to having their name embossed on the boo
Fishpond Hires Backbone Media
Fishpond, inc., a maker of fly fishing and travel products, has appointed Backbone Media to oversee media communications and product placement…
ITC to Review Ruling in Croc’s Trade Case
The U.S. International Trade Commission said it will
review an administrative judge's finding that five U.S.
companies did not violate trade laws by importing foam
shoes that Croc's alleges infringe two of their patents…
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One-Third of U.S. House Co-Sponsors Affordable Footwear Act
The Affordable Footwear Initiative announced that 145 U.S. Representatives, or one-third of the U.S. House of Representatives, and 12 U.S. Senators – have become co-sponsors of the Affordable Footwear Act since the bill's introduction less than 10 mo
Callaway Golf and Top-Flite Partner with NYC Parks Foundation
Callaway Golf and Top-Flite announced a partnership with New York's City Parks Foundation to become the official equipment sponsor of the CityParks Junior Golf Center. Callaway Golf CEO George Fellows will join New York State and City officials for o
Adidas Sues Wal-Mart
Adidas has sued Wal-Mart, claiming it copied some of adidas' products. According to the complaint, Wal-Mart used a striped logo similar to the one associated with Adidas products, displaying two or four stripes yet similar to adidas' three-strip
Hanaka Becomes Outright CEO at Golfsmith
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. removed the 'interim' from the title of new CEO Martin Hanaka. Mr. Hanaka had been serving as interim CEO since January 9, 2008, and has been chairman of the board since April 2007…
On-line Traffic Indicates More Price Shopping
The ShopLocal Retail Index, which is designed to predict in-store traffic by measuring visits to in-store promotions on the Web, was up 28 percent for the month of May compared with the same period last year. The reading indicates that consumers appear to
Mizuno Opens New DC…
Mizuno USA, Inc. has opened a new distribution center at the Hamilton Mill Business Center in Buford, GA. The 300,000-square-foot facility is intended to support the company’s persistent growth and to meet future market demands…
Investor Conferences Give First Peak into second Quarter Progress…
Investors and analysts looking for a leg up got some first-hand insight into the current business environment at retail as attendees at Piper Jaffray’s 28th Annual Consumer Conference in New York City early last week…
Foot Locker Execs Offer Expanded Transparency on U.S. Business…
At its investor conference last week, Foot Locker Inc. execs spelled out a plan to reinvigorate its product mix by bringing in more trend-right, exclusive and limited-edition merchandise from its key vendors, while expecting a spark from a host of newer v
