Allen Edmonds to Export Wisconsin-Made Shoes to China
In a twist, Allen Edmonds, Port Washington-based Allen Edmonds today announced a licensing agreement with Shanghai-based Talent Creations to sell its American-made business and casual shoes in China, Hong Kong and Macau…
RECALL: Keds Girls Shoes
About 45,000 Keds “Know It All” Girls' Shoe are being recalled. Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard. Collective Brands has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened
RECALL: Schwinn Elliptical Trainers
About 10,000 Schwinn Ellipitcal Trainers made by Nautilus are being recalled. Nautilus said it had been informed of nine reports of the foot plate coming off the machine or breaking when being used. One person had the machine hit their knee…
Proposed Low Impact Paintball Standard in Development
A proposed new ASTM International standard will make it possible for those in the paintball industry to create low-impact games for potential paintball players who might like to try the sport but are initially intimidated by its intensity…
Everlast and TapOuT Recognized Again at MMA Awards
For the second year in a row, Everlast Worldwide, Inc. has been awarded the Fighters Only World MMA Awards “Best Technical Equipment Brand” award. Other winners were Bad Boy for “Best Technical Clothing Brand” and TapOuT for “Best Lifestyle Clothing Brand
Dick’s SG to Sponsor 2012 Bassmaster Classic
Dick’s Sporting Goods has signed on to be the presenting sponsor for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo in February. Arguably the largest bass fishing expo in the country, the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick’s Sportin
TeamFanShop Launches E-Commerce Site for U.S.S.A.
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has partnered with TeamFanShop to launch a new online shop, featuring exclusive offers on gear from brand partners and official suppliers including Spyder, Neve Designs, Huge Sportswear, SmartWool, High Sierra and ot
Merrell Names Kent Doobrow as Rep of the Year
Merrell appointed Kent Doobrow, who manages the North Carolina and South Carolina territory for Merrell, as 2011 footwear sales rep of the year…
Werner Paddles Names Yager as Rep
Werner Paddles announced that Rob Yager will join their sales team as the sale rep for the massive Northwest/Midwest region…
Patagonia To Open Second Chicago Store
Patagonia plans to open its first store in Gold Coast, a historic district located north of downtown Chicago. Patagonia operates 27 stores nationwide, including a store at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. in Chicago…
Honey Stinger Promotes Satkiewicz to National Sales Manager
Honey Stinger restructured its sales team to strengthen sales in key categories and regions. The maker of honey-based nutrition products promoted Amy Satkiewicz to the position of national sales manager. Formerly the sales manager for the running/outdoor
Jaco Announces NFL’s Jonathan Vilma as New Brand Ambassador
Jonathan Vilma, linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, has joined Jaco, the performance sports brand, as its newest brand ambassador…
UW-Madison Committee Investigates Alleged Adidas Labor Rights Violations
A committee at The University of Wisconsin-Madison recommended Friday that Adidas be put on notice after an allegation of workers' rights abuses in Indonesia. The issue relates to the owner of an Indonesian factory, called PT Kizone, who fled without
Report: Collective Brands Drawing Bidding Interest
Private-equity firms as well as other retailers are exploring purchasing all or part of Collective Brands, the owner of Payless ShoeSource as well as footwear brands such as Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider, Keds and Stride Rite, according to a report in the New
Chaco Names Alpert-Tebrich and Associates Southwest Rep
Chaco announces the appointment of Alpert-Tebrich & Associates to cover California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii…
