Li-Ning Confirms Endorsement Deal with Dwyane Wade
China's leading sportswear company, Li-Ning Company, and NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade, announced the creation of a new athletic footwear and apparel brand called Wade, which will serve as the centerpiece of the corporation's growing international ba
Salomon USA Appoints Product Merchandising Manager for Apparel
Salomon USA appointed Patrick Crotty to its apparel category as product merchandising manager…
Haddad Brands to Open Rookie USA Store
The next generation of sports stars is set to walk the red carpet at a kids’ fashion show on Friday, Oct. 12, to mark the opening of Rookie USA, New York City’s first premium high-end, “kids-only” retailer from Haddad Brands. The f
Pacific Sunwear Appoints SVP, Men’s Merchandising and Design
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. promoted Alfred Chang to senior vice president, men’s merchandising and design. Chang was previously VP, men’s merchandising and design. He will continue to be responsible for managing all aspects of merchan
Sports Source Asia Returns for Sixth Year
Sports Source Asia, the international sourcing fair for sports equipment and sports apparel, will be returning for its sixth year at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from Oct. 28 to 30. In 2011, more than 6,200 buyers attended the fair, with over half were fro
Costco’s September Comps Gain 6 Percent
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $9.31 billion for the month of September, an increase of 8 percent from $8.61 billion during the similar period last year…
Billabong Says Acquisition Talks Continue with TPG
Billabong International Limited said that its talks with bidder TPG International LLC continue despite a recent press report to the contrary that sent shares of the Austrailian action sports company plummeting by nearly a quarter on the Australian Stock E
Concept III Textile to Exhibit at Sourcing Snow at SIA Snow Show
Concept III Textiles will be among a handful of suppliers to exhibit at next winter’s Snowsports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show, which is adding a Sourcing Show on a separate floor for the first time…
H2O Generation Names New Rep in Florida
The stand-up paddleboard company The H2O Generation said Ryan Pena will be heading up the Mid Atlantic Florida territory for the company…
Nordstrom’s September Comps Climb 4.4 Percent
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 4.4 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended September 29 compared with the five-week period ended October 1, 2011…
Deuter USA Adds Sales Coordinator
Deuter USA and Ortovox hired a new sales coordinator, Tracy Norman, to support their sales management efforts for accounts, in-house and rep teams and marketing…
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans Very Likely to Use Layaway this Holiday
More than one-third (34 percent) of U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to purchase items on layaway this holiday season, according to a new CouponCabin.com survey.
Aetrex Calls Out Five Celebrity Foot Health Offenders
Aetrex is launching a new “Free Shoes for Life” sweepstakes – a promotion that awards shoppers with a new pair Aetrex shoes each year for the rest of their life. The comfort brand launched the campaign while calling out several celebrities – including Lad
Dwyane Wade to Leave Jordan Brand
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade confirmed rumours that he has parted ways with Nike and its Jordan brand. Sources said Wade is signing an endorsement deal with Li Ning…
Ibex Outdoor Clothing to Open Seattle Store Next Month
Ibex Outdoor Clothing will open a brick-and-mortar retail store in Seattle next month, it's second since opening a flagship store in Boston two years ago…
