TYR Announces Multi-Year Partnership with USA Triathlon
TYR announced a multi-year partnership with USA Triathlon. The company, a USA Triathlon Gold Sponsor, will be the official swimwear, Team USA competition and training apparel outfitter, and swim accessories and goggles supplier for the organization…
CamelBak Recognized by Feds for Green Practices
CamelBak Products LLC has won the Green Contractor Award, a 2009 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Award, from The Coalition for Government Procurement…
Wolverine Appoints Krueger as Chairman
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Blake W. Krueger as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, 2010, succeeding Timothy J. O'Donovan, who will continue to serve on the Board of Directors…
Hanesbrands Refinances; Reaffirms 2010 Guidance
Hanesbrands Inc. reaffirmed its 2010 outlook for approximately $200 million in additional sales from net shelf-space gains and said it completed a growth-focused debt refinancing that enables the company to simultaneously reduce leverage and consider acqu
Forzani Sales Up 4.1% on 2.3% Rise in Comps
The Forzani Group Ltd. said sales rose 4.1% to Canadian $255.3 million (US$242.9 mm) for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2009, compared to CN$245.3 (US$233.4 mm) for the same quarter a year ago. Same store sales for the period rose 2.3% compared to 3.8% i
Nike 6.0 Continues Sponsorship of NSSA
The NSSA (National Scholastic Surfing Association) announced an extended and upgraded two-year partnership with Nike 6.0. This new partnership designates Nike 6.0 as the “Official apparel and shoe sponsor of the NSSA.”…
Under Armour Opens NYC Pop-Up Store
Under Armour opened its first pop-up store in New York City. The 3,300 square foot store, at 3 West 57th Street, displays several of the uniforms for the U.S. team members competing in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. These include the USA Freestyle Ski team
Nautilus Sells Portion of Commercial Assets
Nautilus, Inc. has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of certain assets of its commercial business to Fit Dragon International Ltd. for $12.3 million. The agreements provide for the sale of certain assets of StairMaster and Schwinn Fitness, i
ACI International Secures License for Sideout Footwear
Cherokee Inc. entered into an exclusive agreement in the U.S. with ACI International for men's, women's and children's footwear for its Sideout and Sideout Sport brands…
Columbia Sues Crocs Over Trade Secrets Dispute
Columbia Sportswear Co. is now suing Crocs Inc. for misappropriating trade secrets in a lawsuit involving a former footwear designer. The accusations were added to a lawsuit Columbia filed in August accusing Brian O'Boyle of designing footwear for Cr
Merchants: The Checks Are in the Mail
Merchants across the nation will receive checks this week for approximately $1.1 billion remaining from a 2003 settlement in the landmark antitrust case involving Visa and MasterCard-branded signature debit cards, according to the law firm Constantine Can
Orange 21 Appoints East Coast Sales Director
Orange 21 Inc. announced the hiring of Mike Jensen, as East Coast Sales Director for Orange 21 Inc. Jensen will maintain key account relations as well as enhance the company's market position by identifying and establishing new markets and customers
The Athlete’s Foot Launches “The 12 Days of TAF”
The Athlete's Foot (TAF) is presenting “The 12 Days of TAF,” an online sweepstakes, taking place December 11-22. During the sweepstakes period, customers can visit www.theathletesfoot.com to enter for a chance to win a brand-exclusive adidas Remix sh
Yue Yuen November Revenues Down 3%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. said its operating revenue in November fell 3.0% from a year earlier to US$436.5 million from $450.1 million in the same month last year…
REI Scouting Former Linens n’ Things in Connecticut
REI is scouting a former Linens n' Things store in Norwalk, CT as the site for a potential second store in the state, according to a report by The Hour.com…
