NJ to Considered Several Firearm-Related Bills
On Monday, December 7, the New Jersey Assembly passed two bills that will impact New Jersey gun owners; A4304 passed 77-0 and A4301 by a vote of 72-3-2, according to a release by the National Rifle Association…
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
Salazar Highlights Dangers of Climate Change
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar highlighted the growing threat of climate change to the National Wildlife Refuge System and the vital habitat it conserves during a visit to the country’s first refuge…
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
Bakers’ Q3 Loss Widens
Bakers Footwear Group Inc.’s loss widened in the third quarter as sales continued to slide. The shoe retailer lost $10.2 million for the 13 weeks ended Nov. 1, compared with a loss of $8.3 million a year earlier…
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…
JC Penney Promotes Three Merchants
J.C. Penney Co. said it promoted three executives, who have all been with the company since 2000, to its senior merchandising team.
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
Outside Magazine to Launch TV Network
Mariah Media Inc., publisher of Outside magazine, plans to launch the Outside Television Network. The network, a partnership with Resort Sports Network (RSN), will be a complete rebranding of the existing Resort Sports Network, the national television net
Fila Teams with Susan Lucci on Pilates Collection
Fila partnered with HSN, and Emmy winning actress Susan Lucci to develop a collection of pilates and fitness apparel that will be sold exclusively on HSN…
Team USA Player Joe Cinosky Joins Maverik Lacrosse
Maverik Lacrosse announced that current Team USA player, Toronto National MLL Champion and former University of Maryland defensive great Joe Cinosky is the latest player to come on-board with the manufacturer…
Vail Resorts Widens Q1 Loss; Season Passes Up Strongly
Vail Resorts widened its losses on lower sales in the first quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009. The company said revenues at its stores and rental shops during the period – its weakest quarter of the year declined 4%, or $900,000, but that season pass sales for
