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Kappa’s U.S. Distributor Secures Line of Credit
Total Apparel Group, Inc. has secured a line of credit through Hartsko Financial Services that will assist the company in financing purchase orders for Active Apparel and Kappa North America, two of TAG`s wholly-owned subsidiaries. TAG`s line of c
Cybex Posts Slight Q3 Profit; Falling Health Club Sales Prompt Change
A languid fitness club environment continued to hinder Cybex in the third quarter, and the exercise equipment manufacturer will focus on broadening its markets to compensate for declining health club orders…
Skechers Ekes Out Q3 Gain; Backlogs Jump
Skechers USA, Inc. reported its first revenue gain since the third quarter of 2008, driven by high-single digit growth internationally, double-digit improvements in its retail channel, and smaller declines in its domestic wholesale business. Backlogs are
Compass Shoe Trade Show Moves to NYC
BPMW said it has decided to move its Compass men's footwear trade show to New York City for next season. Compass had been held in Vegas at the same time as the WSA trade show…
Larry Franklin of Franklin Sports Elected SGMA Chairman
Larry J. Franklin has been elected as the new chairman of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA). Franklin, president of Franklin Sports, Inc., based in Stoughton, Mass., was elected for a one-year term at the SGMA’s annual business me
Lafuma Group America Completes Acquisition of Eider and Killy Brands
The Lafuma Group's US subsidiary has successfully completed its acquisition and full integration of two leading French ski brands, Eider and Killy. The company said the combination of Eider and Killy strengthens the group's already diverse portf
Insight Technology Adds All Sports as Distributor
Insight Technology, a provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, has added All Sports, a member of the Big Rock Sports group, as its newest commercial distributor…
Remington, Marlin Parent Confirms IPO; Reports Q2 Results
Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran
Remington, Marlin Parent Posts Q2 Sales; Confirms Plans for IPO
Freedom Group, Inc., which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika brand names, reported in an SEC filing that it sold appoximately 1.1 million long gun
Warnaco Names President of Chaps
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed Michael Prendergast as president of its Chaps division. Prendergast joins Warnaco from ROC Apparel, LLC, where he served as Group President for Rocawear. Previously, he spent seven years with Tommy Hilfiger…
Johnson Outdoors Hosts Roundtable Discussion with New York Governor
Johnson Outdoors was the site of a roundtable discussion hosted by New York State Governor, David A. Paterson on October 26. Due in part to its adaptation of leading edge solar technologies in Eureka! military tents, Johnson Outdoors was identified as a
Sunice Hires Golf Sales Reps
Sunice, the Montreal-based outerwear firm, announced the hiring of 27 veteran golf sales representatives in the U.S. Sunice’s new sales team includes a broad core of former outerwear sales specialists…
Runners to Run NYC Marathon in Rockports
The Rockport Company said a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame, will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon, the world’s most widely-watched marathon…
Maker of Rayon Clothes Barred from ‘Bamboo’ Claim
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a settlement with a company that allegedly falsely claimed its rayon products are made of bamboo fiber, retain bamboo’s antimicrobial properties, and are biodegradable…
Rockports to be Worn by NYC Marathon Runners
The Rockport Company announced that a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon…
