Rakuten Acquires Fit.me

Rakuten Inc., the Tokyo-based e-tailing giant, has acquired a 100 percent stake in Fits.me, a London-based technology company that is helping e-tailers personalize the shopping experience…

Concept III Partners with Coolcore

Concept III Textiles International today is partnering with Coolcore, the only company globally to receive the Innovation Technology award for “Cooling Power” from the Hohenstein Institute. Concept III will introduce Coolcore to its network of

POC Appoints North American Bike Sales Manager

POC, manufacturer of helmets, apparel and accessories for cycling and skiing, has named Adam Bookwalter North American bike sales manager. Most recently, Bookwalter served as North American sales and marketing manager for Selle Royal USA…

Sole Hires Western Reps

Sole, the maker of insoles and sandals, hired Dry Creek Enterprises to represent California, Nevada and Arizona…

Jarden to Acquire Waddington Group

Jarden Corporation entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Waddington Group, Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of disposable tableware for commercial, foodservice and retail markets, for approximately $1.35 billion…

World Cup Win Puts Soccer Back in Spotlight

With record TV ratings, a New York City ticker-tape parade, and the sport’s newly-crowned stars hitting the morning talk show circuit, the U.S. women’s team’s Women's World Cup victory again put soccer back on the U.S. map…