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Stride Rite Children’s Group Launches STEP Program
The Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG), unveiled its new STEP (Scientifically Tested Everyday Proven) program designed to help parents select the proper shoes to support a child's growth and development from ages one through five…
L.L. Bean Chairman Leon A. Gorman Earns College Honor
Leon A. Gorman, chairman of the board of L.L. Bean, Inc., will be awarded The Bowdoin Prize, the highest honor the Bowdoin College bestows upon one of its members. Gorman was a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 1956, and trustee emeritus of the Colle
Garmont Appoints New Lead in Footwear
Garmont USA has appointed Joshua Gibbs to their management team to oversee the outdoor divisions of Garmont footwear and Bridgedale socks. Gibbs will take the role of footwear sales manager, effective Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010…
Former Zoot CEO Joins Active Network
The Active Network, Inc. hired Brian Enge, former CEO of Zoot Sports, as vice president of strategic projects for all corporate endeavors…
AAFA praises Congressional Passage of Small Business Bill
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) praised Senate approval of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. 5297). The U.S. Senate approved the legislation on Sept. 16…
Small Business Bill Approved in House, Headed to Obama
The Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 is headed to President Obama for signing after being passed Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation provides a host of tax incentives and federal grant money aimed at spurring small busine
Nike’s Q1 Profits Increase 9%, Futures Climb 10%
Nike Inc. reported first quarter sales grew 8% to $5.2 billion. Excluding currency fluctuations, sales grew 10%. Earnings rose 9% to $559 million, or $1.14 a share, from $513 million, or $1.09, a year ago, thanks in part to gross margin expansion driven b
Patagonia’s CEO Addreses RILA Sustainability Summit
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) kicked off the educational programming for its third annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC) with a keynote address from Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia…
Kobe Bryant Repeats as Top-Selling Jersey in China
During the 2009-10 season, reigning two-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant had the top-selling NBA jersey in China for the fourth consecutive season…
Dreams, Inc. Signs University of Miami
Dreams, Inc. signed an agreement with the University of Miami Athletics to re-launch the Hurricanes on-line fan shop, ShopMiamiHurricanes.com…
Outdoor Eco Index Pilot Program Officially Launched
The stakeholder review period for the Eco Index is now underway, providing companies with the opportunity to pilot test the current “Beta Phase 1” version of the tool and provide feedback toward the formal version scheduled for release in earl
Vyatek Sports Partners with DaVinci
Vyatek Sports has a new partnership for its ExoGrid, IsoGrid and Bi/FusionTM technologies with DaVinci Designs from Denver, Colo. The initial ExoGrid and IsoGrid based tandem designs will debut at the 2010 Interbike trade show…
JD Sports Sees 36% Rise in First-Half Profits
JD Sports Fashion, based in the United Kingdom, reported profits grew by 36% for the six months ended July 31, to £19.4 million ($30.3 mm.)…
Survey: Triathletes Hooked on the Sport
According to a survey by The Active Network, Inc., over 90% of triathletes plan to participate in a triathlon event in 2011 with 32% indicating they plan on participating in five or more triathlons in 2011. The survey also found that regardless of income
Budget Crisis Prompts Colorado to Raise Park Fees
The Colorado State Parks Board voted unanimously last week to increase fees, but may not be able to avoid closing some of its 42 state parks next year, when state funding could dry up…
