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Nike Pays for London Logo Use…
Nike Inc. will pay the London borough of Hackney over half a million dollars for the unauthorized use of the borough’s name and crest on a line of World Cup soccer apparel. The logo, a round letter H surrounded by the words “The London Borough of Hackney,
Hanesbrands Closes Facilities in U.S. and Mexico…
Hanesbrands Inc. will close plants in Monclova, Mexico, Lumberton, N.C., and Marion, S.C., and move the production to lower-cost manufacturing facilities. The closings will result in a reduction of approximately 2,185 jobs at these locations. Hanesbrands
Shred Alert Hires Backbone Media
Shred Alert, Inc. has retained Backbone Media of Carbondale, Colo. to manage the company’s public relations and product placement initiatives. Backbone Media will promote Shred Alert’s newest styles carried by many of the most reputable outdoor and snow s
Spalding to Launch Never Flat Soccer Ball
Spalding is taking its Never Flat technology, which debuted in the company's basketball line a little under a year ago, to the soccer pitch. The first Never Flat soccer balls will hit shelves in Novemebr touted as first-ever soccer balls with propri
adidas Named Official NFL Footwear Supplier
The National Football League has named adidas as an authorized supplier of footwear for the League. With this designation, adidas can supply NFL players with branded footwear for use during games, in addition to now having the ability to use NFL and club
Mainland Headwear Sees H1 Turnover Jump 37%
Mainland Headwear Holdings Limited recorded a turnover of HK$319.5 million ($41.2 mm), representing an increase of 37% when compared with the corresponding period last year. Profit attributable to shareholders increased 8% to HK$38.9 million ($5.0 mm). Ba
ZOIC Clothing Signs Canadian Distribution Agreement
ZOIC Clothing entered into a distribution agreement with World Famous Brands to be the exclusive distributors of ZOIC Clothing to Canada. Mark Gottlieb will head the project in Canada…
Northwave Names Riordan as EVP Snowboards
Northwave North America named EJ Riordan as Executive Vice President for its snowboard division. Riordan will be handling the snow side of the Seattle based subsidiary, for Northwave Boots, Drake Bindings, Bakoda Design Logic Accessories and Venue Snowbo
Copper Mountain Partners with Camp Woodward
Copper Mountain and Camp Woodward have partnered to bring the innovative instructional practices of Woodward to the sports of snowboarding and skiing – and to the slopes of Copper. The partnership is part of an exclusive agreement that will bring Woodward
Simple Launches Artistic Subset to Green Toe
Simple has collaborated with Surfer and artist Tyler Warren, named one of Surfer Magazine’s 2006 “Hot 100 Longboarders,” for a collection in its Green Toe line. Tyler’s design will be printed with water-based dyes on organic cotton uppers for the popular
Ski Lake Tahoe Taps Hayter for PR Campaign
Ski Lake Tahoe, the marketing collaboration between seven of Lake Tahoe’s premier resorts, signed Hayter Communications to drive its nationwide public relations campaign. Hayter, a Seattle- and San Francisco-based action sports, travel and active lifestyl
New Balance Opens First Mass. Store
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. will open of its first retail store in Massachusetts on September 15, 2006. The store will specialize exclusively in athletic footwear, apparel and accessories…
Ashworth CEO Resigns; Company Appoints New Chairman and President
Ashworth, Inc. announced several Board of Directors and executive officer changes to be fully implemented over the next five weeks. After ten years of service as Ashworth's CEO and six years as Chairman of the Board, Randall L. Herrel Sr., announced
Eddie Bauer Plans Three New Locations
Eddie Bauer plans to open three new stores. The first will be at the Westfield San Francisco Centre in conjunction with the mall grand opening. The second is will be located at Avenue at West Cobb in Marietta, Ga., and the third is in The Shoppes at Susqu
SGMA: Seniors Look to Fitness
According to SGMA’s SuperStudy of Sports Participation 2006 edition, nine out of the top fifteen most popular athletic pursuits for seniors are fitness-related…
