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OBIT: Roger Milliken
Roger Milliken, known as much for his innovations in the textiles business as for his fierce defense of American industry and conservative principles, died Dec. 30, 2010. Milliken was the billionaire chairman of privately owned Milliken & Co. of Spartanbu
Holiday Outdoor Sales Moderate November Gains
Sales growth trends of outdoor product at retail moderated a bit during the six-week Holiday selling period through January 1, 2011 versus the very strong trends seen in November 2010…
Benchmade Names Grantham to LE Position
Benchmade Knife Company has hired Cameron Grantham as the new Program Manager of Federal Law Enforcement Sales on their Federal Government team…
Red Wing Shoes Looks to Open Stores
Red Wing Shoe Co., best known for its work boots and owner of the Vasque outdoor brand, is planning on opening 125 store over the next five years, according to a report in the Minneapolis Tribune…
Under Armour Names Dowley to Leadership Roles
Under Armour said Mark Dowley is joining the company as executive vice president, global brand and president of international, effective Feb. 1.
UGG Reports 2010 Anti-Counterfeit Results
Deckers Outdoor Corp. announced the preliminary results of its anti-counterfeiting activities in 2010 on behalf of its brand UGG Australia. The data includes the single largest seizure of counterfeit product in the history of the brand, which occurred on
Sports Marketing Surveys Sold to Management
IFM Sports Marketing Surveys, based in the U.K., has sold its U.S. sporting goods research business Sports Marketing Surveys Inc, based in West Palm Beach, FL. The new ownership group is headed by Keith Storey, currently VP, according to Research magazine
Clinch Gear Partners with American Forces Network
Clinch Gear, the mixed martial arts apparel brand, and the American Forces Network announced a partnership to broadcast Clinch Gear Radio on AFN's “The Voice” weekly, beginning Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011…
K-Swiss Launches Jillian Michael’s K-Swiss Tubes Jumpstart Challenge
K-Swiss announced a multi-media retail campaign in partnership with Lady Foot Locker to 'jumpstart' the New Year with America's Toughest Trainer, Jillian Michaels and K-Swiss Tubes training footwear…
Jetboil Appoints International Sales Manager
Jetboil Inc. further expands its team with the recent hiring of James Bartho as international sales manager. He previously worked for Pacific Outdoor Equipment…
Nike’s Endorsement Obligations Grow Following NFL Deal
Nike Inc., in its recent 10Q filing, said obligations under endorsement contracts have increased noticeably since it filed its 10K last May, apparently due to its new licensing agreement with the NFL. The contract, which gives its on-field uniform rights,
Christy Sports Opens New Store in Park City
Christy Sports, one of the largest ski and snowboard retailers in the Rocky Mountain region, opened a new location in Park City, Utah…
Woolrich Inks Licensing Deal for Pet Line
Woolrich Inc. has granted PM&J a license to design a line of pet products. The company plans to debut its Woolrich-branded pet beds mid-March at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, FL…
Nike Honors Bobby Bowden
The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced that Nike, Inc. and its chairman and co-founder, Phil Knight, have endowed in perpetuity one of the coveted NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards in honor of coaching legend Bobby Bow
J.C. Penney’s December Comps Gain 2.3%
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. reported that its comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 1, 2011, increased 3.7% over last year with fine jewelry and women's accessories reporting the strongest results. Geographically, the best perform
