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Kjus Inks Deal with Bode Miller
World ski racing champion Bode Miller has chosen KJUS systems skiwear as his official uniform supplier for his new independent race team through at least the 2010 Olympic Winter games in Vancouver, Canada. The news was announced today by LK International
adidas to Sponsor 2012 London Olympics
adidas has reached an agreement to sponsor the 2012 summer Olympics in London. The deal is valued at $99.6 million, and is expected to be formally announced on Thursday during a press conference featuring U.S. sprinters Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix. Both A
Warnaco to Sell Most Designer Swimwear Brands
In a bid to enhance profitability, Warnaco Group Inc. said it plans to sell its Catalina, Anne Cole and Cole of California brands, leaving it with only Calvin Klein and Speedo among its swimwear brands. The company added that it will explore strategic alt
Marc Ecko To Auction Off Bonds Ball to Public
Marc Ecko announced his acquisition of Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball and his plans to allow the public to determine its fate. Beginning on Tuesday, the public can go to www.vote756.com and choose to (a) give the ball to the Hall of Fame in Coopers
Samsung and EOC launch Youth Anti-Obesity Program in Europe
Samsung Electronics Europe announced their collaboration with the European Olympic Committees (EOC) in launching the Youth Anti-Obesity program. This prestigious partnership will see Samsung and the EOC (the representative organisation for the 49 European
SnowSports Industries America Names Chairman
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced the appointment of Mike Carey to its Chairman of the Board position. Additionally the association named two seasoned veterans from the snow sports industry to director positions to fill vacancies until the nex
Signature Eyewear Inks New Credit Line
Signature Eyewear, Inc. announced that it has entered into a 30-month $4.8 million revolving line of credit with Comerica Bank. The facility replaces the company's term loans with Home Loan Investment Corporation…
PGA Fall Expo Hosts Divergent Trends; Though The Market Continues to Reflect Game’s Past…
In Las Vegas last week, the PGA Fall Expo saw an apparel palette that had blues and greens continuing to hold strong on the color front, while a few manufacturers looked for eco-friendly options, and many brought a tech story to more traditional looks. Co
UBS May Be Nervous About FINL/GCO Deal
The Finish Line, Inc has received and released excerpts from two letters from UBS Loan Finance LLC and UBS Securities LLC, which have also been provided to Genesco Inc. UBS had previously provided FINL with a commitment letter regarding financing for its
More From the Floor: SEW Talks Education with the PGA…
As player participation is forecasted to steeply increase in the coming years with baby boomers moving into retirement, Brian Whitcomb, president of PGA America, sat with SEW to talk about the future of golf, both in those playing and those working in the
Sports Direct Acquires 9% Stake in Umbro; Reiterates Guidance…
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, has acquired a 9% stake in Umbro, and also reiterated guidance for the current year. A notification to the stock exchange revealed Sports Direct now holds 13.2 million Umbro shares…
GSI Commerce Extends NHL Deal
GSI Commerce Inc. and the National Hockey League announced a multiyear extension to their e-commerce agreement through 2014. With the long-term agreement, GSI continues to supply the NHL's online store with e-commerce technology, order processing, cu
ESPN Founder Launches CollegeFanz.com
Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN, has launched CollegeFanz.com, an interactive online experience featuring sports content and information for collegiate fans, their friends and alumni…
Mainland Headwear H1 sales and Profits Decline
Mainland Headwear H1 turnover was HK$255.1 million ($32.7 mm) representing a drop of 20% when compared with the same period last year. The decrease in turnover was mainly attributable to the Group’s disposal of its subsidiary Drew Pearson Marketing Inc. i
Lotto Opens Treviso Store
Lotto Sport Italia will open a new Lotto Store in Treviso with the presence of the Treviso Football Club team. The players of Treviso FBC, accompanied by the coach, Giuseppe Pillon, will be at the opening of the 35th Lotto Store. The single story, 370-squ
