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Jarden Corp.’s Franklin to Compete for ‘Fittest CEO’ Title
Jarden Corp. CEO Martin E. Franklin is among 17 C-level executives who will compete in the CEO Endurance World Championship, Challenge a grueling 3-day, 6-stage event hosted at Blackberry Farm in TN from Sept. 13-16 that will crown the winner the “F
Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective Due in Bend, OR Thursday
On Thursday, September 13, volunteers from Conservation Alliance member companies Ruffwear, REI Bend, FootZone, and Quick Feat International will gather in Sisters for a day of collective action on Whychus Creek…
SGMA To Change Name to Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) plans to change its name to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) as part of a new branding effort. The rebranding process is a reflection of a multi-year strategic planning process that inclu
Trade Representative to Visit New Balance Factory
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, President Obama's top trade adviser, will tour New Balance's factory in Maine to discuss a proposed free trade agreement with eight Pacific Rim companies and its impact on American-made shoes, according to the
Davidson’s Names Matt Nicholson VP Of Sales
Davidson's, one of the nation's top firearms wholesalers, announced the recent promotion of Matt Nicholson to vice-president of sales…
RG Barry Sees 20 Percent Sales Growth in Fiscal 2012
R.G. Barry Corporation reported net sales in its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30 were $25.0 million, up 6 percent versus one year ago. Net earnings of $474,000, or 4 cents per diluted share, swung from a loss of $863,000, or 8 cents per diluted share
Study: Online Marketplaces Provide Third-Party Retailers Uneven Playing Field
A study released by Mercantry and the E-tailing Group confirmed what many retailers have known for years. While selling on online marketplaces run by Amazon, Buy.com and Walmart.com can greatly boost sales, such sites often present less information on pro
Report Recommends Expanding Better Factories Cambodia Program
A report by two NGOs on working conditions in Cambodian garment factories recommends expanding the Better Factories Cambodia program to subcontracted factories; improving the monitoring process; improving transparency; and, finally, taking buyer responsib
Sessions Outerwear’ Switches to Licensing Model in Japan
Sessions Outerwear, the ski and snowboard apparel brand, announced a new multi-year licensing deal with Japanese company, Fusion, Inc…
August Outdoor Product Sales Rise After Strong Finish
Outdoor product sales were uneven in August but finished strong in the final week of the month, according to point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint™. The last week of the fiscal month was the only one that saw gains in all three
Converse Brings Rubber Tracks to Montreal
Converse Inc. will bring the Converse Rubber Tracks experience, from Brooklyn, NY to Montreal from Sept. 17-22 during the POP Montreal International Music Festival. For four days, Converse will provide local Canadian artists the opportunity to record at i
NRF Authorized to Go to Court to Block Swipe Fee Lawsuit Settlement
The National Retail Federation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the Federation to go to court to block the proposed $7.25 billion settlement of a federal antitrust lawsuit over skyrocketing Visa and MasterCard credit card swipe f
Jones Group Appoints Kathy Nedorostek Group President, Global Footwear And Accessories
The Jones Group Inc. has appointed Kathy Nedorostek to the newly created position of Group President, Global Footwear and Accessories, effective mid-October. Nedorostek joins The Jones Group from Coach, Inc. where she served as President of North America
Russell Athletic Together We R Campaign Enters 2nd Year
Russell Brands, LLC, announced the extension of the Russell Athletic brand's Together We R advertising campaign, which originally debuted in 2011. A new television spot, “Declaration,” premiered in conjunction with the start of college football on CB
Report: Amazon to Launch Sports and Outdoor Gear for Kids Website
Amazon.com's Quidsi unit reportedly is launching a new sports and activities e-commerce site called AfterSchool.com in its first dedicated website around sporting goods. The website is designed to outfit kids with sports, dance and art supplies…
