FTC to Regulate Blogging, Testimonials, and Celebrity Endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission approved final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep their endorsement and testimonial ads in line with the FTC Act. The revised Guides state that Bloggers who make an endorsement must disclose the m
180s Inks NHL License for Ear Warmers
180s has entered into an official licensing agreement with NHL Enterprise L.P. and NHL Canada Enterprise L.P. for team-specific ear warmers sold in the U.S. and Canada…
Pennsylvania ‘Firearms Freedom Act’ Legislation Introduced
State Representative Sam Rohrer has introduced the “Firearms Freedom Act” (HB1988) for consideration in the state legislature. The bill is “An Act prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Fede
Lake Tahoe Sees Early Snowfall
The Ski Lake Tahoe resorts welcomed the first significant early season snowfall over the weekend, helping kick start winter preparations and also set the stage for what is predicted to be an epic snow season in the Sierra Nevada. Top weather experts are p
NSSF: House Members Join Senators in Support of Traditional Ammo in Nat’l Parks
A letter signed by members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Second Amendment Task Force raising important questions about the National Park Service's intent to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks that allow hunting has been sent
XP Events Files for Bankruptcy Protection
XP Events, which runs merchandise concessions at sports venues and special events, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Denver-based company — formally known as XP Entertainment LLP — said the filing will not affect its contract to run reta
DeLong Sportswear Assets Acquired by Daden Group
Daden Group Inc., based in Coralville, Iowa, has reached an agreement to purchase certain assets from Delong Sportswear. Daden Group will also lease DeLong’s corporate office and materials distribution center in Grinnell, Iowa. DeLong, a leading pro
CIT Launches Restructuring Plan
CIT Group, the troubled lender to small to medium-sized businesses, launched a restructuring plan aimed aimed at reducing $5.7 billion in debt. The company warned it could file for bankruptcy if it falls short of that goal…
Sole Technology Takes Over German Distribution
Sole Technology, the maker of etnies, éS, Emerica, ThirtyTwo and Altamont, announced their plans for direct distribution of the etnies and ThirtyTwo brands in Germany. SoleTechnology Germany (STDE) will be effective from January 1, 2010. STDE will be resp
Interbike and Bikes Belong Award Grants
Bikes Belong and Interbike have contributed $2,500 to the U.S Open Cycling Foundation (USOCF) for safe cycling seminars that will take place four times a day during OutDoor Demo East in Providence, Rhode Island Oct. 8-11…
Former Reebok Executive Purchases Vancouver’s Dayton Boots
Stephen Encarnacao, a former Reebok executive, has purchased controlling interest in Dayton Boots Enterprises, Inc. Encarnacao, Dayton's CEO since 2008, recognized the potential expects revenues to double in FY 2010…
Nfinity Unveils Volleyball Kneepad
Nfinity, the women’s team sport company, has collaborated with UK materials firm, d3o to design the new Nfinity d3o Kneepad, which is called the “smallest and thinnest kneepad” on the market designed for female volleyball players. The Nfinity d3o Kn
USA Football to Award $1 Million in Grants
USA Football, the sport's national governing body on youth and amateur levels, announced that it will award $1 million in equipment grants to youth and high school football programs across America this fall based on merit and need. Its national partn
Market Looks at Issues and Opportunities as Inventories Shrink
Tough times call for prudent inventory management at retail. But is the industry overdoing it? As retailers work to keep inventories lean this year and focus on bottom-line profitability instead of just top-line growth, some are starting to get concerned
Patagonia Footwear and Chaco Restructure Marketing Teams
Wolverine World Wide will put additional marketing and product development support in place for both Patagonia Footwear and Chaco…
