UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) Partners with Steve Madden
New York-based shoe brand UES (Upper Echelon Shoes) and Steve Madden announced an official partnership and are preparing to unveil their first joint effort with UES' Fall 2010 collection. Each party will have an even stake in the venture, with UES d
Creditors Approve The Walking Co. Reorg Plan
The Walking Company Holdings, Inc. said that an unsecured creditors committee formed after the company's voluntary Chapter 11 filing, agreed to support the retailer's plan of reorganization filed last week rather than pursue other alternatives.
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Southeast Reps
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of clothing for cyclissts, has hired Tarbell Patten as retail sales representatives for the brand in Kentucky, Mississippi and Northern Alabama…
Two Heisman Winners to Attend National Health Through Fitness Day
Nearly 20 well known figures from the sports world have confirmed their attendance for SGMA’s 11th Annual National Health Through Fitness Day being held March 10 in Washington DC. The honorary chairman this year will be Herschel Walker. Others inclu
Golfsmith Plans Stores in Milwaukee and Brea, CA
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. announced two additional new store locations in Milwaukee, WI, and Brea, CA for 2010. The new stores completes the company's new store leasing objectives for 2010 adding to the previously announced new stores in
Stage Stores Appoints Chief Merchant and COO
Stage Stores, Inc. named Richard Maloney chief merchandising officer and Edward Record chief operating officer. Both Maloney and Record will report to Andy Hall, President and CEO…
Life Is Good Introduces Haiti Fundraising T-shirts
The Life is Good Company will donate 100% of its profits from sales of specially-designed t-shirts available online and in participating stores nationwide to relief efforts targeting children impacted by Haiti's devastating earthquake. The shirts fea
Golfsmith to Open Stores in Milwaukee, WI and Brea, CA
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. has two added new store locations for 2010 which the company says completes its new store leasing objectives for 2010. Adding to the previously announced new stores in Naples, FL and Overland Park, KS, Golfsmith has
USTR Promotes Haitian Sourcing Initiative at MAGIC Show
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk promoted a plan to encourage U.S. brands and retailers to work toward sourcing 1% of their total apparel production from Haiti during a visit to the MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas, NV…
Cabela’s Closes $300 mm Securitization
Cabela’s Incorporated said Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust successfully completed the sale of $300 million of Asset-Backed Notes, Series 2010-I. The securitization transaction included the issuance of $255 million of Class A Notes, whic
Jarden Outdoor Grows Sales 4.7% in Q4, Profits Dip
Jarden Corp. reported sales at its Outdoor Solutions segment, which includes Coleman and K2 Sports, rose 4.7% in the fourth quarter to $517 million from $494 million. Earnings for the segment were down 14% to $49.4 million from $57.3 million a year ago. E
SMC Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry, celebrated its 40th anniversary at its recently concluded trade show, Winter Sports Market…
Puma Launches Sports-Infused Mobile Phone
Puma launched its first mobile phone, named the Puma Phone, featuring a number of sports-related features, including applications for runners and cyclists that let them keep track of speed, distance and pace. The phone can also keep track of the number of
TYR Signs World Record-Holding Swimmer Nick Thoman
TYR signed world record holder and U.S. National Team member Nick Thoman to their roster of world-class athletes that include Matt Grevers, Ariana Kukors, and Amanda Weir…
DNA Beverage Reaches Deal for Meat Snack Products
DNA Beverage Corp, an energy drink maker targeting the action sports community, has entered into a sales, marketing and manufacturing agreement with Monogram Food Solutions for DNA branded meat snack products…
