Jack Wolfskin intends further expansion in China and has extended the contract for another five years with its current distribution partner, Tristate. That lays the foundation for future growth in China – a country that is today the second-most important
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Container Traffic Rebounds as Retailers Restock for Holidays
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is beginning to rise over last year again as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federat
Collective Brands Expands Distribution Agreements for PLG Brands
The Collective Brands Performance + Lifestyle Group (PLG), which owns Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Keds and Stride Rite, announced that it has signed new distribution agreements with partners to continue the rapid international expansion of several of its b
Backyard Collective Coming to Bend, OR Sept. 29
The Conservation Alliance will hold its eighth and final Backyard Collective of 2011 on Thursday, Sept. 29 in Bend, Ore. The day will include forest restoration work in the 1,240-acre Metolius Preserve, which includes old-growth ponderosa pine stands…
Dick’s SG to Sell Bearpaw
Bearpaw Footwear announced that its suede boots will now be available nationwide at Dick's Sporting Goods stores…
Study Shows O2 Consumption Similar in Barefoot and Minimalist Athletics
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette have released initial reports from a collaborative study of the energy expenditure of walking and running in traditional and minimalist footwear and ba
Head NV Announces the Redemption of Notes
Head NV and HTM Sport GmbH, a subsidiary of Head NV, announced the redemption in full of their outstanding senior secured notes due 2012. The aggregate redemption price for the notes to be redeemed is expected to be €29.4 million ($40.2 mm)…
Deckers Outdoor Adds Two Directors
Deckers Outdoor Corporation appointed James E. Quinn, a top executive at Tiffany & Co. and Lauri M. Shanahan, formerly of The Gap, to its board of directors…
West Marine Appoints Nike Exec to Board
West Marine Inc.’s board of directors appointed Nike executive Christiana Smith Shi to its board as a new independent director. Shi is currently vice president and chief operating officer at Nike, Inc.’s Global Direct-to-Consumer business, whe
City Sports Opens Store in Wellesley, MA
City Sports' newest retail location is scheduled to open the last week of September at 475 Washington Street in Wellesley, MA. City Sports plans to celebrate the official Wellesley store launch with a free consumer event, which will include music, re
K-Swiss Teams Jillian Michaels for Killer Body Beatdown Ad Campaign
This fall, K-Swiss is launching “The Killer Body Beatdown” TUBES ad campaign starring America's Toughest Trainer Jillian Michaels and featuring comedian Kaitlin Olson, known for her fanatical character on the hit FX series “It's Always Sunny in
Globalstar Gets Nasdaq Warning
Globalstar, whose satellite-based messaging systems and modems are popular with outdoor explorers, has been notified by the Nasdaq Stock Market that it has 180 days to regain compliance with listing requirements…
Volcom’s General Counsel to Join Nike
Seth Darling, formerly senior vice president of strategic development and general counsel at Volcom Inc., will join Nike next month as its new head of strategy and planning for its affiliate brands segment, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal
Puma Signs Sergio Aguero to Endorsement Deal
Puma has signed a long-term contract with Sergio Aguero. The Argentinean international soccer star will wear Puma's speed line of boots over a long-term period, commencing with the v1.11 boots…
Crocs to Introduce Golf Shoes
Crocs, Inc. announced a new golf line designed in partnership with internationally-recognized golf instructor Hank Haney. The Crocs Golf with Hank Haney collection will launch in the spring of 2012…
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