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Umbro Extends Sponsorship of English Football Association
Umbro, owned by Nike Inc., has extended its sponsorship deal with the English Football Association until 2018…
Genesco’s Comps Increase 3% in Second Quarter
Genesco Inc. said that excluding nonrecurring items in both periods, it showed a loss from continuing operations of $500,000, or 2 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter versus a loss of $400,000, or 2 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 9% to $36
Nike Revives Pro Combat Uniforms for Storied Programs
Nike has released the company's Pro Combat uniforms in new designs for ten elite college programs that reflect the teams’ traditions, character and culture…
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…
Garmont Names Southwest Sales Rep
Garmont USA will partner with Justin Singer and the Pacific Sierra Group to cover Southern California and the Southwest…
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…
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
Skechers: Independent Review Board Affirms Claims
Skechers USA is asserting that an independent review board from New Zealand attested that Skechers' Shape-ups advertising claims are accurate, truthful and “prepared with a due sense of social responsibility to consumers and society.”…
