FCC Asked to Block Skechers’ New Cartoon Series
An advocacy group is asking the Federal Communications Commission to block a TV cartoon show starring characters first created to market Skechers footwear to children. The Boston-based Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood targeted the series called “Z
Survey: Retail CFOs Don’t See Double-Dip Recession
According to a recent study by BDO USA, LLP, 82% of chief financial officers at leading U.S. retailers anticipate a continuation of stagnant economic conditions as opposed to a double dip (9%) or an ongoing turnaround (9%)…
Outdoor Product Retail Sales Growth Slows in August
After several months of solid growth, outdoor product retail sales growth slowed considerably in August, according to retail point-of-sale data compiled by SportScanInfo for OIA VantagePoint, the Official Research of the Outdoor Industry. Total outdoor pr
Adidas Outdoors Appoints U.S. Sales Agencies
Adidas Outdoor appointed three sales agencies to represent the company in key territories for its U.S. launch: BP Associates in the Midwest, the Helaman Group in the Rockies, and the Frontier Group Inc. in the Northwest…
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Appoints National Sales Manager
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, a manufacturer of backcountry and mountaineering equipment, hired Phil Walczynski as the company's national sales manager. Walczynski will start immediately and will oversee all hiring and management of the regi
Columbia Sportswear Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Columbia Sportswear Co. has been named a vendor partner by the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
LifelineUSA Names Interim President/CEO
LifelineUSA, the manufacturer of fitness accessories, said Bobby Hinds, the founder, owner and chairman of the company recently named Barbara Koren as interim president/CEO. She steps in for Bill Sotis, who left the company to pursue another opportunity..
Hi-Tec Sports and Magnum Form Separate Management Teams
Hi-Tec Sports and its sister brand, Magnum USA, announced the official transition into two separate companies. Co-Chief Executive Officers Bill Berta and Bob Kaiser will now assume individualized roles as the sole CEO for each brand – with Berta leading H
Dealer Camp 2011 To Open Doors to VIP Consumers
Lifeboat Events continues to tweak the model for its Dealer Camp bike trade show. The company said will lower exhibitor prices, subsidize more retailer buyers and admit “VIP” consumers to its 2011 Dealer Camp outdoor demo and expo event next summer at Dee
GSI Commerce Names Global Marketing Services Sales Chief
GSI Commerce Inc. announced Deann Harvey has joined the company as chief sales officer for its Global Marketing Services division. In this newly developed role, Harvey will be responsible for leading the division's global sales strategy to expand its
Cambodian Apparel Workers Go On Strike
Cambodian garment workers have begun strikes seeking pay of up to USD 93 per month. Ath Thon, president of the Coalition of Cambodian Apparel Workers Democratic Union who leads the strikes, told Kyodo News that the unions want wages raised from the curren
River’s End Trading Partners with PING Apparel
River's End Trading announced the addition of Custom Branded Sportswear, dba as PING Apparel, to its lineup of brands for distribution to the promotional products marketplace…
AAFA Urges Members Not to Respond to Trucking Survey
The American Apparel & Footwear Association is instructing its members not to respond directly to a survey by the trucking industry, arguing it requests proprietary information and could be used to justify massive rate hikes for apparel shippers. Instead,
Bakers’ Loss Widens in Q2
Bakers Footwear reported sales slid 1% in the second quarter to $43.3 million from $43.7 million a year ago. The net loss was $2.1 million or 28 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million, or 24 cents, a year earlier…
SCI, SCIF Name New Executive Director
Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) said Dr. William E. Moritz will be the new Executive Director for the worldwide organization. Dr. Moritz will begin as the Executive Director of SCI and SCIF on Oct. 1, 2010..
