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SCARPA Adds Climber to North American Team Roster

Climber Erik Weihenmayer, the only blind person to have summited the highest peak on each of the seven continents and an accomplished rock climber, alpinist, skier and motivational speaker, this month officially joined SCARPA North America’s team ro

SCARPA North America Adds Weihenmayer to Roster

Climber Erik Weihenmayer, the only blind person to have summited the highest peak on each of the seven continents and an accomplished rock climber, alpinist, skier and motivational speaker, this month officially joined SCARPA North America’s team ro

Rockport Launches New Ad Campaign

The Rockport Company introduced its newest global marketing campaigns for the Fall 2010 season, including “Hot Commute,” which will break in over 30 countries worldwide this week as well as a partnership with NBC's “The Apprentice” for an integrated

Kids Foot Locker Introduces Glow-in-the-Dark Shoes

Kids Foot Locker is offering a variety of glow-in-the-dark footwear aimed at the Halloween holiday. Items include the Nike Air Max 95 in several “glow” colors. Converse All Star Hi Glow are available in pink or green..

Amer Sports Appoints President of Apparel

In line with Amer Sports' new strategic priorities where the Group is targeting faster growth in softgoods and focusing on consumer-centric product creation, Amer Sports has appointed Andy Towne president of apparel, starting on Oct. 11, 2010. Jean-M

Costco Sales Rise 8% in Q4; Fiscal Year Up 9%

Costco said net sales for the company's fourth fiscal quarter ended Aug. 29, 2010, were $23.59 billion, an increase of 8% from $21.89 billion in the prior year quarter…

Belk Launches New Corporate Identity -Modern. Southern. Style

Belk is introducing a new logo and look as part of a $70 million branding and marketing campaign. The updated corporate identity includes a new corporate logo and tagline: Modern. Southern. Style. The new logo and tagline represent the first significant

Under Armour Reiterates Goal to Become Number Two

With its launch of basketball shoes coming on Oct. 23, Under Armour Chief Executive Officer Kevin Plank in an interview with Bloomberg reiterated the company's near-term goal of becoming the number two athletic company behind Nike over the next few y

Jansport Founder Featured in Film

The Skip Yowell Story documentary was chosen as one of the films screening in the 7th Annual Bend Film Festival, Oct. 7-10. The documentary has also been chosen to receive the John Muir Film Award for best short film at the 2010 Yosemite Film Festival, Oc

RILA Applauds DOJ Action Against Credit Card Practices

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded the U.S. Department of Justice's move to reach a settlement with Visa and MasterCard and open a case against American Express regarding networks' anti-competitive practices…

Divots Sportswear Acquires Sope Creek

Divots Sportswear, the golf apparel company, has acquired Atlanta-based resort wear company Sope Creek, according to Divots President Bob Friedman. Terms were not disclosed…