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A4 Unveils Women’s Sportswear Line
A4 has launched its new Spring 2010 redesigned women’s collection. The new high performance stretch fabrics emphasize both fit and comfort…
Lorpen Expands US Sales Force by 35%
Lorpen, known for its performance socks for outdoor and wintersport enthusiasts, announced it has greatly expanded its U.S. sales force to keep up with the company’s solid growth in 2009…
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops Go Green
Buckman’s Ski and Snowboard Shops announced the construction of a 620 kilowatt solar energy system at their corporate headquarters in Pottstown, PA. Made up of nearly 3,000 roof-mounted solar panels, this system will convert sunlight into electricit
True Temper Completes Financial Restructuring
True Temper Sports, Inc., the golf shafts and performance sports equipment maker, completed its financial restructuring plan, originally announced on September 30th…
New Balance Inks New Korean Distributor
New Balance has entered into an exclusive 11-year Korea distribution agreement with E-land, also known as The Group, an integrated fashion and retail company in Korea, as part of the company’s plan to expand its presence in key international markets
ASI Acquires Oval Concepts
Advanced Sports, Inc., the parent company of Fuji and Kestrel bicycles, has purchased the Oval Concepts brand, trademarks and tooling and has entered into a license agreement for its patented JetStream and SCCS technology. Silver Steep Partners served as
Columbia Sues Crocs Over Trade Secrets Dispute
Columbia Sportswear Co. is now suing Crocs Inc. for misappropriating trade secrets in a lawsuit involving a former footwear designer. The accusations were added to a lawsuit Columbia filed in August accusing Brian O'Boyle of designing footwear for Cr
Somnio Running Appoints New Director for Somnio Europe
Customizable running shoe brand, Somnio Running, announced that Saskia Stock has been named Managing Director for Somnio Europe…
DSW Partners with Miss America
DSW Shoe Warehouse will become the official provider of shoes for the Miss America pageant and a national sponsor for The Miss America Organization…
SGMA Gets LinkedIn
SGMA has launched a LinkedIn Group Page with more than 950 members. The group, which is run by SGMA, provides a forum for anyone in the sporting goods industry to discuss topics ranging from football helmet safety to the latest in social media…
Nike Opens Second Action Sports Concept Store
Nike Inc. has opened its second action sports concept store featuring Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse being sold all under one roof. The store is located at the Irvine Spectrum Center in California and represents the first shopping center location for the n
Li Ning to Open U.S. Store in Portland
Chinese sports brand Li Ning will test the U.S. market with its first retail outlet outside of Asia by opening a store next month in Nike's backyard. Li Ning disclosed that it has established an R&D facility in Portland, OR to be close to its Asian s
The Bon-Ton Stores Secures Credit Line
A unit of GE Capital said it became co-collateral agent for a $625 million asset-based credit facility for The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. department store chain. The loan will be used to refinance existing debt and for working capital needs. GE Capital Markets
Exped Bolsters North American Team
Exped LLC, the North American subsidiary of Swiss gear maker Exped AG, has hired industry veteran Dave Perella as Director of Customer Service and Logistics…
Outside Magazine to Launch TV Network
Mariah Media Inc., publisher of Outside magazine, plans to launch the Outside Television Network. The network, a partnership with Resort Sports Network (RSN), will be a complete rebranding of the existing Resort Sports Network, the national television net
