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China Footwear Factories Sue Over EU Anti-Dumping Tariff
According to the China People's Daily, the official government-controlled news service of mainland China, a group of five Chinese shoemakers have sued the European Union over the recently imposed 16.5% anti-dumping tariff on China manufactured footw
Two adidas and Reebok Footwear Factories Shut Doors
Two Korean-owned, Indonesia-based factories, PT Dong Joe Indonesia and PT Spotec, which produced footwear for adidas and Reebok, closed last year following financial difficulties and the owners leaving the country, according to sources at adidas. Both sup
Malden Files for Chapter 11 to Facilitate Sale of Company
Malden Mills Industries, Inc.'s board of directors has unanimously voted to approve the sale of the Company to Gordon Brothers Group of Boston, Massachusetts for $44 million. Malden Mills will continue normal manufacturing operations at both its fac
Crocs Signs NFL and NHL Licenses
Crocs, Inc. has signed licensing agreements with both the National Football League and the National Hockey League. Both licenses apply to both Crocs footwear to its recently-acquired Jibbitz business. The NFL deal allows Crocs to license agreed logos for
Brine Names Kohler as General Manager
Brine has hired Dale Kohler as the new General Manager for Brine, Corp. In this role, Kohler will oversee Brine's day to day operations as well as finance, sales, marketing IT, and product development…
Kobe Has Top Selling Jersey in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has the most popular jersey in the NBA, moving up three spots from the end of last season, according to the NBA's Most Popular Jersey List. Bryant, who had the most popular jersey during the 2002-03 season, regaine
Timberland Named to Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
The Timberland Company was ranked 78th among the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE magazine. The company cited its commitment to employees and the communities in which they work and live as helping to gain this recognition every year since the
Buzz Off Taps Hemmerling to Head Private Label Initiative
Buzz Off Insect Shield is implementing a new strategic business initiative focusing on private label manufacturing. Rick Hemmerling, former president of ExOfficio outdoor and travel apparel, has signed on to help assemble and lead the Seattle-based team.
Pizzazz Moves to New, Bigger Offices
Pizzazz Performance Wear has opened a new corporate office and warehouse facility to accommodate increased product demands. The new facility has more than triple the warehousing capacity of the previous warehouse…
Brooks Hires Two New Top Executives
Brooks Sports, Inc. added a new executive vice president and COO, David Bohan, and a new vice president of human resources, Sydney Johnson-Gorrell. Bohan is responsible for directing Brooks’ global finance, operations and sales. Bohan first joined Brooks
Nike Lands a Spot on Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
FORTUNE featured Nike, for the second straight year, as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For.” Nike is No. 69 on the 2007 list, moving up 31 slots from the prior year.
Interbike Shifts EU Sales Role
Interbike has changed European-based sales agent Uwe Weissflog's role from sales to marketing communications liaison to European exhibitors and attendees…
Yaktrax to be Onsite Partner at Winter X Games
At the ESPN Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. this year, Implus Footcare’s Yaktrax Brand will be a partner on-site. The Yaktrax team will be onsite at X Fest, a unique component of the X Games, featuring a sponsor village, live music, interactive parks, demo
Big 5 Sporting Goods Q4 Sales Increase 7.1%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation saw sales for the fiscal fourth quarter increase 7.1% to $234.5 million from net sales of $218.9 million for the same period last year. Same store sales increased 4.2% for the quarter, representing the company's 44th
PPA Changes to Paddlesports Industry Association
The Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA) has changed its name to the Paddlesports Industry Association. The name change is the first step in the organization’s adoption of the recommendations put forth by the Paddlesports Industry Unification Work
