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GSI Commerce Opens Customization Facility in Louisville, KY
GSI Commerce Inc. celebrated the grand opening of the company’s new customization facility in Louisville, KY…
GPS Smart Shoe Wins 2010 People’s Choice Award
GTX Corp won the 2010 People's Choice Award for Most Innovative Connected Location Device at the 4th Annual Locations & Beyond Summit this past week…
TUNR Set to Launch
Describing itself as the “first footwear aftermarket brand,” TUNR will introduce a collection of design-forward fitted socks and high-end shoe laces tied to iconic athletic styles from iconic footwear brands…
Amazon Looks to Expand High-End Retail; Dick’s and TSA Respond
Based on a recent acquisition, e-commerce mogul Amazon, parent company of Zappos, is taking steps into the into the high-end retail space by acquiring BuyVIP, a members-only retail club serving Europe…
Under Armour Creates Wounded Warrior Camouflage Uniforms
Through a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, Under Armour announced the creation of college football uniforms for the University of Utah, Texas Tech University, and University of Maryland. This marks the second year Under Armour has designed custom
Divot Sportswear Acquires Sope Creek
Golf apparel manufacturer Divot’s Sportswear has acquired Atlanta-based resort wear company Sope Creek, according to Divots president Bob Friedman. While plans are for the Divots and Sope Creek sales staffs to remain separate entities, the embroider
August Golf Rounds Down 3.6%
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 4.9% in August 2010 compared to August 2009 and down 3.6% on a YTD basis…
New Era Cap Creates Anniversary Design Project
To celebrate New Era Cap Co., Inc.'s 90th anniversary as an international headwear and apparel brand, the company is launching New Era XC later this month. In the U.S., 90 key influencers, tastemakers and passionate fans have been tapped to design a
United Sporting Companies Taps Two Execs
United Sporting Companies has hired two new executives, Chief Information Officer John P. McCarthy and Chief Purchasing Officer Scott Walker, as part of its leadership team…
Vasque Appoints Director of Product Development
Vasque promoted Kyle Rackiewicz to director of product development for outdoor brands at Red Wing, its parent. Rackiewicz has been with the Red Wing group for over five years, first as product manager at Irish Setter and then overseeing design for both Re
Brooks-Range Launches Ambassador Program
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of backcountry and mountaineering equipment, announces the launch of the Brooks-Range Ambassador Program…
Orvis Launches New M-Commerce Site
The Orvis Co. launched an m-commerce site, enabling customers to make purchases from their mobile device. Orvis’ mobile channel now reaches all of its 60 retail locations in the U.S. and U.K. and 350 Orvis dealers worldwide…
IMG Completes Acquisition of ISP Sports
IMG Worldwide, Inc. (IMG), the global sports and media company, has completed its previously announced acquisition of ISP Sports, a U.S. college media rights management company…
Report: Nike to Gain NFL Apparel Licensing Rights
National Football League owners will be presented with a proposal on Tuesday to award the league's apparel and sideline rights to Nike Inc., according to various news reports. Reebok has been the NFL's apparel licensing partner since 2001…
Hi-Tec USA Moves HQ to Portland
After three decades in Modesto, CA, Hi-Tec Sports USA has become the latest sporting goods company to move its U.S. headquarters to Portland. The new building and community space, located near Portland's Pearl district, will accommodate current staff
