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Huffy Moving Headquarters

The Huffy Corp. is planning to move its headquarters from Miamisburg, OH, to Centerville, OH, as early as November. The news came from a Centerville City Council meeting…

Heelys Launches “Non-Wheeled” Shoe

Heelys Inc. has introduced its first “non-wheeled” shoe line – the Gamer by Heelys – featuring a simulated video game controller on the outsole of the shoe. The Gamer shoes will launch in November and will include four free video games in the box…

New Balance Taps BBDO New York as Creative Agency

New Balance has selected BBDO New York as its new global creative agency of record. The decision follows a competitive review. The scope of work includes creative and media duties for the New Balance brand…

Skechers to Open New DC in California

Skechers will open a 1.8 million square foot distribution facility in Rancho Belago, a new community in California's Inland Empire. The new facility, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2009, will be highly automated, allowing t

Nautilus Drops ‘Interim’ From Falcone’s Pres/CEO Title

The Board of Directors of Nautilus, Inc. named Robert S. Falcone president and CEO of Nautilus, Inc. Mr. Falcone has served as the company's interim president and CEO since August 2007 and has been an independent director of Nautilus, Inc. since 2003

Nikwax Establishes Three-Tiered Carbon Offset Program

Nikwax will implement a plan for carbon neutrality that addresses not only the present, but also the past and the future. By establishing this model for corporate responsibility efforts, Nikwax is taking their environmental commitment to the next level..

Etonic Names GM for Bowling

Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran David Ozio as general manager of the Bowling Division. Ozio comes to Etonic with more than 20 years of experience in the bowling industry. Prior to Etonic, Ozio worked for the Dexter Bowling Division in a number of

Gildan Closes Prewett Acquisition

Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of V.I. Prewett & Son, Inc., effective October 15, 2007. Gildan previously announced on September 18, 2007 that it had entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the capital stock of Prewett…

Illinois State Study Finds Metal Bats As Safe As Wood

In the first ever high school baseball field test comparing wood bats to non-wood bats, a group of researchers from Illinois State University have concluded that non-wood bats are just as safe as wood bats. The study also found that wood bats reduce hitt

Sean Leslie Joins Hayter Communications

Sean Leslie landed a role as account manager for action sports and outdoor lifestyle PR firm Hayter Communications. In his new position, Leslie will drive media relations efforts for Ride, K2 Snowboards and the K2 Winter Outdoor division (Karhu, Atlas and

VF Imagewear Renews NFL Agreement

VF Imagewear has renewed its strategic licensing agreement with the National Football League for fanwear products across various distribution channels. The NFL renewal agreement will continue through the first quarter of 2012…

Columbia Inks Brazilian Distribution Deal

Columbia Sportswear Company has signed an agreement with Drastosa SA to be its exclusive distributor in Brazil. The agreement expands distribution of Columbia Sportswear products in Brazil, reaching a wider range of retailers and, for the first time, deli

Iconix to Pay $550,000 in Anti-Trust Fines for Rocawear Merger

Iconix Brand Group has agreed to pay $550,000 to settle charges that the company failed to produce certain documents before buying Rocawear, an acquisition requiring pre-merger review, according to the U.S. Department of Justice…

Steven Madden Inc. Expects Slow Q3 Sales

Steven Madden Inc. expects to report third quarter net sales of approximately $113 million compared with $123.2 million in the same period of the prior year. This reflects a decrease in wholesale revenues of approximately 6% for the quarter. Net sales als