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Luxottica to Destroy Pirated Glasses
Luxottica Group S.p.A. has been cleared to obliterate almost 144,000 pairs of counterfeit Ray-Ban glasses, uncovered during a raid of a Chinese distributor. The Milan-based maker of fashion and sports eyewear received a final order by the Consumer Protect
SIA 09: Youth Culture Expands Influence
SIA 2009 was a surprisingly lively show considering the widespread declines in many other trade and consumer shows in recent weeks. While Outdoor Retailer Winter Market reported a 5% decline in attendees, and ASR attendance was down significantly, SIA is
Greg Norman Collection Sold to Tharanco
Greg Norman Collection has been acquired from the MacGregor Golf Company by The Tharanco Group. Greg Norman President and CEO Michael Setola will remain CEO and is a partner in the new company, Tharanco Lifestyle, LLC. Tharanco has owned such diverse bran
Anti-Dumping Complaint Filed Against China and Vietnam
The Shoe Manufacturers Association of Canada (SMAC) has requested that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) re-investigate pricing of waterproof rubber footwear and bottoms exported or originating from the People's Republic of China and Vietnam..
New North American License for Kangol
Apparel Limited, based in Los Angeles, has reached an agreement to become the new North American licensee for Kangol Apparel, according to just-style.com. Apparel Limited makes the Dickies Girl line…
Delta Apparel Appoints New Board Member
Delta Apparel, Inc. has appointed Robert E. (Bob) Staton to its Board of Directors. Staton brings more than 30 years of business leadership to the company…
LaCrosse Footwear Sees Q4 Income Plummet
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2008. For the fourth quarter of 2008, LaCrosse reported consolidated net sales of $35.1 million, up 8% from $32.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. For the f
CPSC Delays Some Safety Act Provisions
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a one year “Stay on Enforcement” for the submission of “Testing and Certification” of compliance with the new lead and phthalates laws. The CPSC will not require Testing and Certification on products until
Lorpen Hires U.S. Sales Manager
Lorpen, the designer of high performance socks for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, announced today that Bruce Barrows has been hired as U.S. Sales Manager. Barrows will be responsible for the marketing and sales of Lorpen socks within the U.S. and growi
Escalade’s CFO Resigns
Escalade, Inc. said it has accepted the resignation of Terry D. Frandsen as vice president and chief financial officer. Robert J. Keller, Escalade's president and chief executive officer, said that the company and Frandsen had reached a mutual decis
Kmart Introducing Athletic Line
Kmart is introducing an exclusive athletic footwear and apparel collection called Protege and created by NBA star Al Harrington. The launch of Protege is part of Kmart's footwear re-launch which will feature new and exclusive brands both in stores n
Asics and Brooks in “Dead Heat” at Fleet Feet
Brooks caught up to Asics at Fleet Feet in 2008, but New Balance, Saucony and Nike also gained market share at the chain. As reported, Fleet Feet’s sales grew 14% to $86 million in 2008 on a 12% comp gain…
Mizuno Lowers Outlook After Tough Q3
Mizuno Corp. had a difficult third quarter as continued softness in the global economy slowed sales and caused the company to lower its guidance for the fiscal year through March 2009. The company now anticipates reporting a net loss for the fiscal year f
Performance Running Brands See a Shift Sway From Motion Control Footwear
Like neutral cushioning and stability, motion control has been one of the traditional categories that performance running footwear brands and retailers have used to segment their products…
Somnio Launches Customizable Footwear Line
An avid runner who was experiencing problems with his feet, Sean Sullivan started seeing Dr. Andy Pruitt at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine in Boulder, CO. The conversation quickly shifted from Sullivan’s problems to the solutions…
