RECALL: Ardica Jackets
Ardica Technologies, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, is recalling 2,600 jackets and vests due to malfunctioning electrical connections inside the jackets and vests. The units can overheat, posing a burn
K-Swiss Signs Biggest Loser Star as Endorser
K-Swiss announced a global endorsement deal with “Biggest Loser” trainer and coach Jillian Michaels. She will represent K-Swiss and participate in interactive retail and consumer-facing programs throughout the year. In the future, Michaels will develop c
Yue Yuen Sees Q1 Revenues Slip 3.2% on Weakness in U.S., Europe
Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd., the world’s largest supplier of branded athletic and casual shoes, reported sales for the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31 slipped 3.2% to $1.32 billion…
K-Swiss Enters Sponsorship Deal with High Schools
K-Swiss has entered into a sponsorship deal with Home Team Marketing to put its name in about 100 high schools in the Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh markets. K-Swiss indicated the list could grow to 1,000 in 2011 if successful…
ECCO Fiscal 2009 Results Hampered by Weakness in U.S., Russia
ECCO reported that lower consumer traffic and stymied spending in markets along with cash-flow constraints and fluctuating currencies dropped fiscal 2009 revenue 6% to DKK 504. billion ($944.2 million) from sales of DKK 5.37 bn ($1.06 bn) in the prior-yea
North Face Settles with South Butt
The North Face and The South Butt, a parody apparel manufacturer founded by a University of Missouri freshman, settled out of court Friday. Terms were not disclosed…
Delaware Jury Finds in Favor of Titleist in Patent Dispute
A long standing patent dispute has concluded with a Delaware courtroom finding in favor of the Acushnet Company, maker of the Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.
NSSF Calls on Senators Lieberman, Dodd to Support Firearms Excise Tax Reform Bill
Following last week's announcement that the Marlin Firearms Factory in North Haven (CT) was leaving the state and taking with it hundreds of jobs, the National Shooting Sports Foundation said it renewed earlier calls for Sens. Joseph Lieberman (D-Con
Golf Datatech Releases Apparel Numbers for January
Golf Datatech released the Golf Apparel Market Report for the third straight month, offering detailed information from January sales regarding on- and off-course golf apparel…
Hi-Tec Reaches Canada Distribution Deal
Hi-Tec Sports announced its strategic alliance with Black Knight Canada in distributing court shoes in the Canadian market…
China Factories Challenged by Costs
A small but increasing number of foreign companies in China plan to relocate plants inland or outside the country because of rising labor and logistics costs, a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai showed…
The Conservation Alliance Disburses $400,000 in Grants
The Conservation Alliance sent grants totaling $400,000 to 15 organizations working to protect wild places throughout North America. The donations marked the Alliance’s first funding disbursal for 2010. Since the organization’s founding in 198
Golf Rounds Played Down in February
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds for the U.S. were down 21.6% in February 2010 compared to February 2009. Public Access play was down 20.9% for the month and Private Course activity was down 23.4%. A total of 2915 courses are represented in this
New Balance Officially Enters Toning Category
New Balance will officially be entering the toning category in early April with the introduction of rock&tone, a rocker-sole toning sneaker it claims features lighter weight and lower profile than any other rocker shoe on the market. Beginning in July, a
March Consumer Confidence Index Rebounds
Consumer confidence rose to 52.5 in March from 46.4 in February. Analysts expected a reading of 50 for March, but the index is still far below the 90 reading that's considered healthy…
