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Collective Brands Will Try to Overturn Adidas Ruling
Collective Brands Inc. said it will file several motions in court seeking to set aside or reduce an unfavorable verdict in a lawsuit with Adidas. Last week, a federal jury in Oregon ordered Collective Brands to pay $305 million in damages to adidas AG. Th
Collective Brands Will Try to Overturn Adidas Ruling
Collective Brands Inc. said it will file several motions in court seeking to set aside or reduce an unfavorable verdict in a lawsuit with adidas. Matt Rubel, Collective Brands's CEO, said in a letter to shareholders, “If the trial court does not gran
Heelys Opens Office in France
Heelys, Inc. and its European company, Heeling Sports EMEA, announced an agreement with its distributor, Trotwood Import/Export to take over the distribution of Heelys in France, Monaco and Andorra. Heeling Sports France, a branch of Heeling Sports EMEA,
K2 Sports Reorganizes Sales Management Structure
K2 Sports made a handful of promotions as part of a reorganization of its sales structure. In all, K2 Sports promoted John O’Connor to U.S. sales director; Ben Wallace to national sales manager for K2 Skis; Kevin Lewis to national sales manager for Line S
Sherpani Hires New Outdoor Director of Sales
Sherpani, the maker of backpacks for women, announced the addition of Gillian Pierce as director of sales for the global outdoor market and Rebecca Pallas as assistant sales manager…
BOSS Goes One on One with Nau Inc’s Marketing Man Ian Yolles
Nau Inc. was one of the highest profile sustainability stories in the apparel industry when it announced May 3 it was winding down because it could not raise more money. The irony was not lost on Ian Yolles, the architect of the company's widely adm
Neiman Marcus’s Comps Dip 0.6%
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported revenues dipped 0.6% during April to $343 million from $346 million. Comps declined 1.9%. Comps in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, decreased 3.6%…
Avis CEO Joins Hanesbrands’ Board
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Hanes and Champion, said Ronald L. Nelson, chairman and chief executive of car rental company Avis Budget Group Inc., has been elected to its board of directors, effective July 21. Nelson, 55, will serve for a term that wil
Schwinn Picks Rebranding Agency
Schwinn Bicycles, owned by Dorel Industries, selected Philadelphia agency, STICK and MOVE, to partner in developing a rebranding campaign focused on building excitement with recreational cyclists. The campaign is slated to launch by the end of the summer
Quiksilver Sued by ESPN
Quiksilver Inc. was sued by sports network ESPN Inc. on claims it violated a trademark on the cable channel's X-Games competition franchise. Quiksilver uses a stylized “X” emblem on clothing, labels and accessories that is “confusingly similar” to ES
Puma’s U.S. Revenues Drop 14.2% in Q1
Puma said that in the U.S. market, sales were down 14.2% to $134.1 million (86.36 million euros), affected by the continued moderate environment in the mall-based business. Puma also said orders for the U.S. by the end of the quarter were down 20.8%…
InnoVision Headwear Partners with Boa Technology
Toronto-based InnoVision Headwear, Inc. has partnered with Boa Technology to bring its microadjustment technology to headwear. IV Headwear said the system allows wearers to instantly micro-adjust the fit of their headwear when they encounter high winds. T
KJUS Ski Brand Orders up 40% for Next Winter
LK International AG of Switzerland said worldwide net orders for the 08/09 winter collection of its KJUS Skiwear brand increased by 40%, including Austria with a 38% increase, Switzerland with 32%, and the United States of America with 27%…
Russell Partners with Pop Warner
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the world's largest non-profit youth football and cheerleading organization, and Russell announced an exclusive five year partnership agreement from 2008-2012. Russell also retains the option to extend the agreement
Performance Training: Will the Hype Pay Off?
Whether consumers or retailers are ready for it, the cross-training category is about to attempt a rebirth. The revival, which is now being heralded by major marketing campaigns touting Under Armour’s performance trainer introduction, as well as Nike’s SP
