Pendleton Woolen Mills Adds Women’s Director
Pendleton Woolen Mills promoted Gretchen Jones to womenswear design director…
Sequential Brands Registers Shares to Pay for Galaxy, William Rast Acquisitions
Sequential Brands Group Inc. filed paper work to issue up to 14.3 million shares of common stock plus warrants to pay for its Aug. 15 purchase of AND1, Avia, Linens ‘n Things and Nevados from Galaxy Brands Holdings as well as another recent acquisit
ISA Names Ferguson as New Director General
The International Surfing Association [ISA] named Liam Ferguson as its new Director General effective immediately.
At the same time, Bob Mignogna has resigned his position, and will remain on as a Senior Advisor to the ISA President and the organization a
Polaris Exhibits Electric Mountain Bike at Interbike
Evantage USA Inc. exhibited an electric mountain bike under its licensed PolariseBike line with a regenerative electric drive at at Interbike 2014…
PADDLEexpo to Feature More Exhibitors
The 12th annual PADDLEexpo will take place Sept. 28-30, 2014 in Nuremberg, with a packed hall. Show director Horst Fürsattel has filled every last inch of useable space in the 90,400-square-meter hall with booths from 136 exhibitors, up from 121 in 2013.
Federal Trade Commission Investigating NOCSAE’s Football Helmet Certification Process
The Federal Trade Commission has broadened an eight-month probe into potential restraint of trade by the football helmet manufacturing industry and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), a non-profit organization th
Federal Trade Commission Investigating NOCSAE’s Football Helmet Certification Process
The Federal Trade Commission has broadened an eight-month probe into potential restraint of trade by the football helmet manufacturing industry and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), a non-profit organization th
Court Dismisses Ralph Lauren Lawsuit Agasinst U.S. Polo Association
A U.S. District Court granted a motion Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit Ralph Lauren Corporation's (RLC) brought against the United States Polo Association Inc. and its licensee Arvind Ltd. alleging trademark violations…
Balega International Expands Marketing Team
Balega International has added Sara Poovey, who it came to know at a running specialty retailer near its U.S. office in Hickory, NC to its marketing team…
POC Adds Four More U.S. Sales Reps
POC, the Swedish company that is branching into road bicycling helmets, apparel and other new categories with the backing of parent company Black Diamond Inc., has added four new independent sales representatives to its rapidly growing U.S. sales force…
Skechers Signs Mariano Rivera
Retired New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera has signed on with Skechers to join the team of sports icons representing the successful men’s Relaxed Fit from Skechers footwear line. A new advertising campaign featuring Rivera will begin in Spring 2
Nike Ends Relationship with Ray Rice
Nike cut ties with Ray Rice on Tuesday after the release of a video showing the former Baltimore Ravens running back striking his then-fiancee in February. Dick's SG, Modell's and Fanatics are among the many retailers that have stopped selling R
37.5 Beefs Up Sales Team
37.5, the fiber technology provider, has hired a number of industry veterans across North America and Europe to support its sales efforts. The team will report directly to EVP of global sales, marketing and merchandising, Scott Branscum…
SFIA to Host Performance Fabrics Webinar
On Thursday, Sept. 11, experts from SFIA’s Corporate Partner Exponent and Legal Task Force member Crowell & Moring will address the latest in performance fabric testing and the legal risks to consider when developing advertising materials around suc
Pro-Tec Athletics Signs Elite Climbers
Pro-Tec Athletics signed two professional climbers, Sasha DiGiulian and Alex Johnson…
