GBMI Sells Stake in Pony to Hong Kong Firm

Global Brand Marketing Inc. sold its majority interest in Pony International, LLC to Sharp Gain Profits Limited, a member of the Symphony Holdings Group based in Hong Kong. In addition, the two other entities with interests in Pony, including The Firm Sho

WESC Opens NYC Concept Store

WESC WeAretheSuperlativeConspiracy,Inc launched its New York-based concept store at 282 Lafayette Street with an exclusive store reception, which then moved to Home where Weactivists Stretch Armstrong and Steve Aoki spun to a crowd of over 500 people, inc

Simple Sponsors Kokua Festival

In the spirit of the Green Toe initiative to reduce the ecological footprint left from making shoes, Simple Shoes is a platinum sponsor for the 2006 Kokua Festival.
The Kokua Festival is two days of music, celebration, and environmental awareness on Maui

Intrawest Names Wasilov as President and COO

Intrawest Corporation appointed Alex Wasilov as president and chief operating officer. Mr. Wasilov will lead the operating divisions of Placemaking; Mountain Resorts; Lodging, Golf and Spa; Adventure and Active Travel; and Corporate Development and will r

Ross Stores March Comps Increase 4%

Ross Stores, Inc. generated sales of $513 million for the month of March, a 13% increase above the $456 million in sales for the five weeks ended April 2, 2005. Comparable store sales for the month rose 4% over the prior year…

Mammut Unveils Shop-in-Shop Concept in Burlington

Climb High's outdoor specialty retail store, which was established in downtown Burlington, VT over 30 years ago, reopened its doors this week to present a Mammut “store-within-a-store” concept shop. Still located at 191 Bank Street, the new Climb Hig

Reebok and Spalding Expand Relationship with WNBA

The WNBA has expanded its relationship with Reebok and Spalding – both of which will partner with the League to present the 10th annual WNBA Draft. Under the terms of the agreement, Reebok, a partner since 1999 will be the first-ever Presenting Partner of

Columbia Acquires Pacific Trail in Bankruptcy Auction…

Columbia Sportswear Company won out over three other bidders in the London Fog Bankruptcy auction of the Pacific Trail group of brands with a bid of $20.4 million last week. There were only three other bidders involved in the process, Perry Ellis, Studio

Head/Penn Sponsor ATP

HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports will sponsor the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) as the “Official Tennis Racquet and Tennis Bag” of the organization. This sponsorship is in addition to Penn’s existing sponsorship as the Official Tennis Ball of the ATP,

Puma Signs Eyewear Licensing Deal

PUMA inked a new, global, long-term license for lifestyle and functional eyewear with Charmant Inc. The first eyewear collection will be presented to the retailers in summer this year and will be available to consumers by the end of 2006. Luxottica Group,

Ivar Chhina Joins REI Board

Members of REI returned incumbents Chuck Katz and Joanne Harrell, and elected Ivar Chhina to three-year board terms. The election results were announced at the co-op's annual membership meeting March 27…

Reebok Sponsors Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Series

Reebok will be the official footwear sponsor of the 2006 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Series. A succession of non-competitive walking events that take place from April through October in eight cities across the country, the Avon Walk events attract tens o

Fila Partners with Muddy Buddy Race Series

Fila and Land Rover Certified Muddy Buddy, a unique series of trail running and mountain biking races, announced a partnership for the 2006 Land Rover Certified Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. Fila is the official footwear and apparel sponsor for the rac