MLB Reaches Licensing Deal with Disney
Major League Baseball and Disney have reached a cross-licensing deal that includes caps, apparel, novelties and possibly children's footwear. The program officially launches at retail in and around the July 13 All-Star Game being held in Disney'
Joe’s Jeans to Launch Shoes
Joe's Jeans Inc. signed a new license agreement with Burano LLC to manufacture and distribute Joe's branded footwear for women. The initial term of the agreement is for three years with minimum net sales commitments of $5.5 million over the term
Payless Launches Zoe and Sac Green Footwear Collection
Payless ShoeSource launched Zoe & Zac spring collection, a line of affordable green shoes and handbags, with items under $30 each, that also stress “Fresh Green Fashion.”…
Earth Footwear to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The Earth footwear brand is preparing to celebrate its 40th birthday on April 22nd, 2010. Leveraging the platform of its founding, Earth takes is introducing an entirely biodegradable sole that decomposes 10x faster in the ground relative to an ordinary
Moody’s Raises Collective Brands’ Ratings Outlook
Moody's Investors Service raised its outlook on Collective Brands Inc. to stable from negative. Moody's has a B1 corporate family rating on the holding company for Payless ShoeSource and Stride Rite…
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Sales Dip 3.2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited said revenue declined 3.2% in the first quarter ended Dec. 31, to U.S.$1.32 billion while profit attributable to equity holders increased 10% year-on-year to $120.2 million…
Under Armour Partners with Junior Tennis Champion Center
Under Armour has signed into an agreement with the Junior Tennis Champion Center at College Park, Maryland. The company will supply gear to the centers' coaches and instructors who will wear and test new products…
NOC’s Great Outpost Opens in Gatlinburg
Nantahala Outdoor Center, already known as one of the nation’s premier whitewater outfitters, will open NOC’s Great Outpost in Gatlinburg, TN this weekend…
Wolverine World Wide Names Nick Schwartz VP, Sales – Apparel and Accessories
Wolverine World Wide appointed Nick Schwartz as VP, sales – Apparel and Accessories. His immediate focus will be on Merrell Apparel, where he will lead the sales team. Schwartz joins the Wolverine team from Columbia Sportswear Co. Inc…
Woolrich Woolen Mill Division Expands into Europe
The Woolen Mill Division of Woolrich has hired its first European sales agents. Voehringer & Groha based in Laufach, Germany, will be responsible for representing Woolrich in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria while Pugliese & Moscato, of Florence, Italy,
Cycling Sports Group Increases Asia Pacific Distribution
Cycling Sports Group (CSG), a business unit of Dorel Industries, announced expanded distribution for its Asia Pacific Sales Department. The expansion is part of an overall growth strategy focused on increasing distribution to build visibility for CSG bran
Nexcen’s Q4 Revenues Slide 17%
Nexcen Brands, the parent of The Athlete's Foot, reported total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2009 decreased 17% to $10.6 million from $12.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The decrease is primarily due to current economic conditions, incl
Broder Bros. Q4 Revenues Slid 16.7%
Broder Bros. reported fourth quarter 2009 net sales were $182.8 million compared to $219.5 million for the fourth quarter 2008. Loss from operations was $200,000 compared to income from operations of $3.2 million for the fourth quarter 2008, excluding th
NRF Names New President/CEO
Matt Shay has been selected to serve as the next president and CEO of NRF…
Nike Dominates Sweet 16
With the field of 65 teams having been whittled down to 16 over the past four days in the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, Nike was once again the brand seen the most by viewers of the event, as 77% of the teams (50 total) in the
