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Darn Tough Vermont Names Government Sales Director
Darn Tough Vermont named Shannon McKenna director of government sales. McKenna’s hire will grow the company’s focus on, and commitment to, outfitting the U.S. Military with its premium, made-in-Vermont tactical socks…
Bon-Ton To Close Retail Store in Ohio
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. will be closing its 191,000 square foot Elder-Beerman store in the Centerville Place in Centerville, Ohio. The closing will impact approximately 65 associates. The location is scheduled to close by late January 2011…
Adidas Collaborates with Maple Lake Ltd. to Maximize Merchandising
Adidas has signed an agreement with Maple Lake Ltd. to implement QuickAssortment, a comprehensive corporate merchandise and assortment planning application for adidas’ global retail operations. Value and terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
Skechers Signs Licensing Deal with Olivet
Skechers USA, Inc. signed a licensing agreement with Olivet International for Skechers-branded luggage and travel accessories for men, women and kids…
Brian Atwood to Launch Footwear Collection
Brian Atwood entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Jones Apparel Group, Inc. The designer will collaborate with Jones to create, produce, market and distribute B Brian Atwood, a new footwear and accessory line…
Nikwax North America Hires Tech Reps
Nikwax North America hired Kelsey Hulse to the newly created position of technical field service representative, effective immediately…
Greg Norman to Launch Exclusive Collection at Macy’s
Macy's will be be partnering with Tasso Elba to design the Greg Norman for Tasso Elba golf collection. The line will launch in January 2011…
TaylorMade Partners with China Golf Association
The TaylorMade Golf Company entered a new three-year agreement with the China Golf Association (CGA) that appoints TaylorMade and Adidas Golf as the exclusive equipment suppliers and the recognized brands of the China National Golf Team…
Garmont Names Southwest Sales Rep
Garmont USA will partner with Justin Singer and the Pacific Sierra Group to cover Southern California and the Southwest…
Big Agnes Wins Grant for Solar Project
Big Agnes Inc. received a $12,064 grant from the State of Colorado to help build a five-kilowatt solar array on its headquarters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The “new energy economic grant” is funded with money from the American Recovery and Reinvestme
4Sevens Offers Retailers Packaging Alternative
4Sevens of Atlanta, GA is now offering to replace the box and inner liner used to package its flashlights with a simple but sturdy low-density polyethylene zip-bag that can be recycled into…
Globe International’s Sales Drop 22% in FY10
Globe International Limited (GLB) reported total revenues for its fiscal year ended June 30 were Australian $91.7 million (U.S. $80.6 million), 22% below year-ago levels. The decline in revenues was predominantly due to the impacts of foreign currency tra
Sports Authority Extends GSI Commerce Deal
Sports Authority reached an agreement with GSI Commerce that extends and expands the relationship between the two companies. As part of the new arrangement, Sports Authority will buy and own all merchandise sold through its Web store, and will become the
Composite Baseball Bats Get a Reprieve — Sort Of
After implementing an outright ban on the use of composite baseball bats in July, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has now announced that eight composite bats would be allowed for the 2010-2011 season. The winners appear t
NSSF Addresses Potential EPA Ban on Lead Ammo, Tackle
Much to the chagrin of the hunting, fishing and firearms communities, the Environmental Protection Agency is now considering a petition to ban all traditional firearms ammunition along with lead fishing sinkers on the grounds that the use of lead violates
