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Tootsie Rolls Sues Makers of Footzyrolls
Tootsie Roll has filed an infringement lawsuit against Rollashoe, which makes Footzyrolls rollable ballet slippers collection…
Italy’s Bailo and Vist Merge to Grow International Sales
Bailo SpA and Vist Srl of Italy have merged to create Nuovo Gruppo, which will continue to make outdoor apparel and ski gear. The combined company, which will offer both spring/summer and fall/winter product, expects to grow its sales to €36 million
Lululemon Appoints Facebook Exec to Board
Lululemon Athletica Inc. appointed Emily White to the company's board of directors. White's appointment expands the retailer's board to 10 members…
BSN Sports Awards Victory Grant to Liberia YMCA
BSN Sports, formerly Sport Supply Group Inc., announced a Victory Grant award to the Liberia YMCA in West Africa. The BSN Sports Victory Grant Program is providing $1,000,000 of free equipment and uniforms to school athletic programs and recreation leagu
Maverik Lacrosse to Outfit Whittier College
The Whittier College men’s lacrosse team is the latest NCAA Division III program to sign a multi-year equipment deal with Maverik Lacrosse…
Phoenix Footwear Q3 Revenues Rise 6.8 Percent
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. said sales totaled $4.7 million in the third quarter ended Oct. 1, compared to $4.4 million in the prior year comparative period. The increase in net sales for the quarter is primarily due to improvements in the supply chain i
Mossy Oak Partners with Lethal Scent Elimination Products
After a successful partnership with Mossy Oak Productions, Lethal Scent Elimination Products has expanded its relationship with Mossy Oak by becoming an officially licensed partner…
Orange 21 Losses Triple on 33 Percent Sales Increase
Orange 21, Inc., maker of Spy branded sunglasses and goggles, reported net sales increased by $2.3 million, or 33 percent, to $9.2 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2011. Losses more than tripled as the company boosted marketing of the Spy bran
SmartWool Extends Partnership with USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), the national governing body for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, has extended its partnership with SmartWool, as its official sock provider. As a part of the partnership…
Accell Group Reiterates Guidance Despite Europe’s Bike Glut
Accell Group reiterated its forecast for higher sales and net profit in 2011, despite the uncertain economic outlook in much of Europe and continued discounting. Europe's largest bicycle company said profits from the sale of Derby Cycle stock would m
Crocs Accuses Walgreen Of Copying Shoe Designs
Crocs Inc. has sued Walgreen Co. with a patent suit Friday in Colorado federal court, according to law360.com. The lawsuit accuses the retailer of blatantly ripping off its distinctive footwear designs…
Puma Looking to Launch Compostable Apparel
Puma, which launched its first recycled shoe earlier this year, is said to be researching the launch of a compostable line of footwear and apparel…
Orthofeet Expands Sales and Operations Management
Orthofeet announced a new sales and operations management team, comprised of hires and internal promotions. The team represents the first internal changes since the new executive leadership was established last July…
Escalade Sports Adds Team Dealer Sales Agencies
Escalade Sports announced that it is adding a network of team dealer sales agencies to complement their in-house sales team. Escalade Sports, manufacturer of Goalrilla Basketball Systems, launched their new Goalrilla Trainer product line into their trad
Pro Skier Dies in Season’s First Avalanche Fatality
Pro skier Matthew “Jamie” Pierre, 38, died Sunday afternoon after triggering an avalanche while snowboarding at the unopened Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, according to multiple media reports. It marked the first fatality of the North America
