Yakima said the Hans Johnsen Company of Dallas will begin distributing its products to independent bicycle dealers in the Southern United States. The companies said the partnership will provide IBDs the ability to quickly order limited SKUs of Yakima prod
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Lady Foot Locker Sponsors Disney Marathon
Lady Foot Locker will be the presenting sponsor of Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend in March 2009, its inaugural race. Under the multi-year agreement, Lady Foot Locker will be involved in the marketing of Disney's Princess Half Marathon W
Canadian Ski Team to Wear CW-X Base Layers
As part of the four-year deal, Wacoal Sports Science Corp. (WSSC) will supply its CW-X compression base layer tops and bottoms to the Canadian Alpine and Para-Alpine Ski Teams. In return, WSSC has the right to use Alpine Canada Alpin’s imagery, phraseolog
Epic Kayaks Hires New Technology Director
Dave Kruger, who played key design and manufacturing roles at Wenonah Canoe and Bell Canoe Works, has joined Epic Kayaks in the same role. Charleston, S.C.-based Epic name Kruger as its director of technology and manufacturing. At Wenonah/Current Designs
Quiksilver’s Q2 Revenues Up 7% Without Rossignol
Quiksilver, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the third quarter ended July 31 increased 7% to $564.9 million. Consolidated income from continuing operations fell 7% to $33.1 million. The results excluded the Rossignol
Payless Partners with Middle East Franchisee
Collective Brands Inc plans to expand Payless ShoeSource into nine Middle East countries with franchise partner M.H. Alshaya, the Wall Street Journal is reporting. The company will be franchising its stores for the first time…
Bikes Belong Announces Four Grants
Bikes Belong announced the award of four grants that will help construct community paths in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Oklahoma—and build some Colorado singletrack…
Mountain High Knitwear Acquires K-Swiss Sock License
Hosiery supplier Mountain High Knitwear has acquired the sock license for K-Swiss. The new high-tech performance line targeted for serious athletes in tennis, running and cross-training rolls out Spring 2009…
Collective Brands Profits Jump Before Litigation Charges
Collective Brands, Inc. reported second-quarter EPS rose 42.1% excluding special charges, to $33.6 million, 54 cents a share, from $24.9 million, or 38 cents, a year ago. After including pre-tax expenses of $36.2 million, or 41 cents a share, related to l
Danner Gets Largest Military Boot Order of 2008
LaCrosse Footwear’s Danner subsidiary received a $3.2 million delivery order as part of a new contract with the Department of Defense. The contract calls for delivery of the Danner Marine Temperate boot within the next 60 days. The company said this contr
Dispute Erupts Over Rights to Karhu Brand
KARHU Holding B.V. has terminated its footwear license with Karhu Sporting Goods Oy of Finland over allegations of forgery and fraud and is incorporating a new company in Finland to take over the company’s footwear sales there directly, KARHU Holding told
Phelps Donates Speedo’s $1M Bonus to Charity
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps announced the establishment of the Michael Phelps Foundation and made his first donation by committing the well-publicized $1 million bonus he will receive from Speedo for winning eight gold medals in Beijing. The Foun
Sorensen Looks to Bring Gargoyles Back to Life
FGX International named Scott Sorensen as director of its Quantum Lifestyle/Sun Brands division, where he will be responsible for the Anarchy, Angel and Gargoyles fashion and action sports brands, as well as several of FGXI’s licenses…
Action Sports Retail Gets a Fresh Look
Dick’s Sporting Goods’ entry into California may open up broader expansion opportunities for action sports lifestyle brands.
Converse One Line Expanded at Target
The Converse One Star collection is being expanded at Target Stores this Fall season, and now covers denim, knit dresses, sweaters, graphic tees and outerwear, as well as new vintage-inspired accessories, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily.
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