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
Retail Imports Remain Above Average As Port Talks Continue
Retailers concerned by the lack of a West Coast longshoremen’s contract will continue to bring merchandise into the country at above-average levels this month but volume will drop from the record set in August, according to the monthly Global Port T
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…
Sher-Wood Athletics Group Acquires Sher-Wood Hockey
Sherwood Athletics Group Inc. has acquired all of the assets and liabilities of Sher-Wood Hockey Inc., from Callidus Capital Inc…
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…
Kinsey’s Adds Sales Manager to Team
Kinsey's, an established archery product distributor, announces their hire of Drew Arnesen as sales manager…
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…
FN Manufacturing Receives Nadcap Accreditation
FN America, Inc. announces that its Columbia, South Carolina subsidiary, FN Manufacturing, has received the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) accreditation for chemical processing…
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
Currexsole Partners With Quality Bicycle Products (QBP)
Currexsole, the insoles maker, has partnered with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) to distribute the Bikepro insole in the United States…
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
Fanprint Partners with NFL Players
NFL Players Inc. (NFLPI), the marketing and licensing arm of the NFL Players Association, has teamed up with FanPrint, a provider of custom-made soft-goods, in a licensing deal that will directly benefit the Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund (GU PA
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…
Adidas’ Design Head Relocating to Portland
Paul Gaudio, Adidas creative director, has relocated from Germany to Portland. The news was mentioned in an interview by Adidas Group North America President Mark King with the Wall Street Journal…
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
