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Heelys Launches “Non-Wheeled” Shoe
Heelys Inc. has introduced its first “non-wheeled” shoe line – the Gamer by Heelys – featuring a simulated video game controller on the outsole of the shoe. The Gamer shoes will launch in November and will include four free video games in the box…
Coghlan’s Names National Sales Manager for Canada
Coghlan’s Ltd. has appointed Karl Gislason as Canadian National Sales Manager. Gislason will be focused on managing and directing all current Canadian agents as it relates to expanding Coghlan’s presence throughout the country…
Rockets Steve Francis Signs With China’s Anta
Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis has signed an endorsement deal with Chinese shoemaker Anta, becoming the company's first international spokesman. Francis had been with Reebok…
Nikwax Establishes Three-Tiered Carbon Offset Program
Nikwax will implement a plan for carbon neutrality that addresses not only the present, but also the past and the future. By establishing this model for corporate responsibility efforts, Nikwax is taking their environmental commitment to the next level..
Etonic Names GM for Bowling
Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran David Ozio as general manager of the Bowling Division. Ozio comes to Etonic with more than 20 years of experience in the bowling industry. Prior to Etonic, Ozio worked for the Dexter Bowling Division in a number of
Backcountry Names Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as Vendors of Year
Backcountry.com named Mountain Hardwear and DAKINE as its 2007 Vendors of the Year. DAKINE (repped by Warner Sales) was the cream among the hard goods and Mountain Hardwear (repped by Catalyst Sales) ruled the soft goods…
Gildan Closes Prewett Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc., effective October 15, 2007. Gildan previously announced on September 18, 2007 that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Prewett…
Sean Leslie Joins Hayter Communications
Sean Leslie landed a role as account manager for action sports and outdoor lifestyle PR firm Hayter Communications. In his new position, Leslie will drive media relations efforts for Ride, K2 Snowboards and the K2 Winter Outdoor division (Karhu, Atlas and
Hi-Tec Inks Licensing Deal with Bordan Shoe Company
Hi-Tec Sports USA and Bordan Shoe Company have entered into a licensing agreement to sell Hi-Tec Athletic footwear within the United States and Canada. Hi-Tec Athletic is well-established in Europe, and the company is looking to Bordan Shoe Company to ca
VF Imagewear Renews NFL Agreement
VF Imagewear has renewed its strategic licensing agreement with the National Football League for fanwear products across various distribution channels. The NFL renewal agreement will continue through the first quarter of 2012…
Columbia Inks Brazilian Distribution Deal
Columbia Sportswear Company has signed an agreement with Drastosa SA to be its exclusive distributor in Brazil. The agreement expands distribution of Columbia Sportswear products in Brazil, reaching a wider range of retailers and, for the first time, deli
Iconix to Pay $550,000 in Anti-Trust Fines for Rocawear Merger
Iconix Brand Group has agreed to pay $550,000 to settle charges that the company failed to produce certain documents before buying Rocawear, an acquisition requiring pre-merger review, according to the U.S. Department of Justice…
Steven Madden Inc. Expects Slow Q3 Sales
Steven Madden Inc. expects to report third quarter net sales of approximately $113 million compared with $123.2 million in the same period of the prior year. This reflects a decrease in wholesale revenues of approximately 6% for the quarter. Net sales als
Yakima Inks Deal with CenterStone
Yakima Products has selected CenterStone Technologies' iVendix software application. iVendix will provide Yakima with a business-to-business online ordering solution for their retail dealers and sales reps in North America. When Yakima goes “live” on
Jeff Weidman Takes a Step Back from Rutabaga…
After five years at the helm of Rutabaga, store co-owner Jeff Weidman is reducing his day-to-day involvement, as well has his share of the business. Darren Bush, Weidman’s business partner, will be stepping up and taking on more responsibility. Bush has b
