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Amer Lowers FY Guidance, Exploring Sale of Mavic
Amer Sports said it is currently exploring alternatives in respect of its cycling business Mavic, including a divestiture. It also warned that current estimates for FY09 are “too optimistic” given current economic conditions while unveiling a €150 m
Twins ’47 Extends MLB License
Twins ’47 has extended its licensing partnership with Major League Baseball Properties. The new five year agreement begins in 2010, runs through 2014 and includes extended product category rights for headwear and a strengthened brand position with M
Imperial Headwear Signs Three-Year Agreement with PGA Golf
PGA Golf Exhibitions and Imperial Headwear announced a three-year agreement with PGA Golf Exhibitions events beginning with the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and including the PGA Fall Expo held annually in September in Las Vegas…
OIWC and Digital Lizard Announce Partnership
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition and Digital Lizard announced a partnership that allows OIWC supporters to receive discounts on all printing needs and provides a donation to OIWC…
ING Awards $100,000 in Grants to Combat Childhood Obesity
ING awarded 50 schools across the U.S. with $2,000 grants to help students combat childhood obesity. Through its ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program, financial services company ING, in partnership with the National Association for Sport and
Asics Running Survey: Physical Benefits Outweigh Mental Benefits
According to a survey 3,500 runners in seven European countries by Asics, 54% said they run for fitness while 40% claimed they ran to lose weight. Thirty four percent said declared they do it for fun and 35% as a means of stress-relief…
Foot Locker Launches Internet Television Channel
Foot Locker plans to launch an exclusive, interactive, ad-supported Internet television channel that will be available for viewing on Foot Locker's web site at www.FootLocker.com later this fall. FootLockerOnlineTV will showcase custom video programm
Under Armour Rolls Out High School Basketball Sponsorships
Under Armour is sponsoring 27 high school basketball teams during the 2009-10 season, including 20 boys and seven girls teams…
Aldila to Close Tijuana Plant
Aldila, Inc. will close its Tijuana, Mexico facility where about 100 people are employed. According to a filing with the SEC, the action was announced to the company’s Tijuana employees on August 20 after a decision August 19 by the company’s
Wal-Mart Launches Online Marketplace
Wal-Mart Stores has launched an online marketplace with nearly 1 million items available through a number of retailers. Retailers so far include CSN Stores, a provider of home, baby, toys, sporting goods and shoes; eBags, a bags and luggage retailer; and
Wolverine World Wide 40-Foot Trailer Stolen
A 40-foot long semi-trailer full of footwear was stolen from Wolverine World Wide's distribution center in Howard City, MI. According to the Grand Rapids Press, the police suspect that thieves might have used their own semi-truck to steal the trailer
Globe International Top Line Declines on Weakness in All Regions
Globe International reported that cost reduction and restructuring initiatives undertaken over the past twelve months led to improved results for the second half of the fiscal year, but overall year-end results were still below year-ago results due to wea
RCG Corp. Sees Robust Growth at TAF; Adds Merrell License Down Under
RCG Corp., which franchises 136 The Athlete's Foot stores in Australia and New Zealand, reported net profits before taxes grew 27.5% to A$7.61 million ($6 mm) in its fiscal year ended June 30, compared to A$5.97 million ($5 mm) a year ago. Thanks to
Cash for Clunkers Reaches Cycle Shops
At least three cycle shops have come up with their own version of the Cash for Clunkers car rebate program. Joe Bike in Southern Portland, Lakeshore Bike in Marquette, Mich., and the Ski & Bike Shop in Grand Forks, North Dakota all have been offering bike
Clarks Launches Search for New CEO
C&J Clark, the U.K. shoe giant, has announced that Peter Bolliger will retire next year as chief executive after eight years at the helm. Bolliger, who joined Clarks in 1994 and has been chief executive since 2002, has told the board he wants to retire ne
