Counterfeit Apparel Seized During NBA All-Star Weekend
Nearly $200,000 worth of counterfeit sports merchandise was seized this weekend during the events surrounding the National Basketball Association's All-Star 2010 game in Dallas, federal officials said at a news conference…
Eco-Summit to be Held at Nike Headquarters
Executives from Nike, Starbucks and other companies will join Oregon Representative Garett Brennan and labor leaders at Nike's headquarters on February 16 to advocate national climate and energy policies to create new jobs, restore America's com
Gant Introduces Lacrosse-Inspired Collection
Gant, the American sportswear brand, has come out with its first Lacrosse-inspired brand. The fashion collection was designed by Michael Bastian, the former Bergdorf men’s fashion director turned luxury menswear designer…
Organic Cotton Production Grows 20%
Global organic cotton production rose by 20% in 2009 tipping the scales at 175,113 metric tons (802,599 bales) grown on 625,000 acres (253,000 hectares), according to a report from Organic Exchange (OE). Still, organic cotton now represents just 0.76% of
NHL Apparel Sales up 6-7% Year-to-Date
The National Hockey League reported that NHL soft-goods apparel in the season-to-date period (Oct. 2009 – Jan. 2010) are pacing at 6-7% above year-over-year sales. NHL hard-lines realized a 7%gain in North America compared to plan for fiscal 2009-10…
Keds to Sell in Gap Stores
Keds will start selling in Gap stores later this year. Gap already carries Converse basketball sneakers and it isn't known whether the relationship will continue, according to Dow Jones…
Attendance Climbs 7% at ispo, Sets Record
The recently concluded four-day ispo show in Germany set a record for attendance, according to show owner Messe München International (MMI). More than 64,000 international visitors from 177 countries came to preview new trends and innovations during the 7
Ryders Eyewear Selects Outside PR
San Francisco based OutsidePR has added Ryders Eyewear to the stable of outdoor brands it represents, which includes Sugoi, GU, GoLite and Road ID…
Commerce Dept.: Retail Sales Increase 0.5% in January
Retail sales last month increased 0.5%, the Commerce Department said Friday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires had forecast a 0.3% increase. The report also showed December retail sales were adjusted upward, to a 0.1% decrease from a previously r
Winchester Ammo Wins Vendor of the Year Award
Big Rock Sports has named Winchester® Ammunition as its 2009 Hunting/Shooting Vendor of the Year at the first annual Big Rock East distributor show in Raleigh, NC. Winchester received the award for its support and commitment to the wholesale distribution
Wolverine World Wide Launches $200M Stock Buyback Program
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program at its regularly scheduled meeting February 11, 2010, authorizing up to $200 million in share repurchases…
SGMA Applauds First Lady’s Childhood Obesity Program
The Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association (SGMA) praised First Lady Michelle Obama's childhood obesity program, claiming its launch “confirmed the significance of SGMA's public policy initiative which is focused on reversing the negativ
Health+Fitness Business Expo To Be Held in Vegas in September
In an effort to meet the changing needs of attendees and exhibitors, Health+Fitness Business Expo & Conference (HFB) said will hold its annual trade show in Las Vegas' Sands Convention Center September 22-23, 2010, adjacent to and during the 2010 Int
SRAM Underwrites High School Mountain Biking League
SRAM has joined Specialized Bicycle Components and Easton Foundations as a founding sponsor for The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), which is the national governing body for grades 9-12 interscholastic mountain biking…
TNF Expands PlanetExplore to New York Area
The North Face has expanded PlanetExplore, a new online resource for outdoor recreational activities, to cover the New York region. The online community is now available nationwide…
