Anon Optics Moves to Vermont
Anon Optics, which is part of Burton Snowboards, announced that product, sales and marketing functions of the company will be moving from Irvine, CA, to Burlington, Vermont, where its parent company is located…
Adidas Inks Soccer Deal with Scotland
The Scottish Football Association signed a new kit deal with Adidas for the national team. The contract with Adidas replaces Diadora U.K…
Japan Gore-Tex Inc. Becomes Gore Subsidiary
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) said Japan Gore-Tex Inc. (JGI) has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Gore…
Puma to Launch Mobile Phones
PUMA and Sagem Wireless have signed a license agreement to launch a PUMA mobile phone in the second quarter of 2010 prior to the Football World Cup 2010. The license agreement is in line with PUMA’s strategy to move into new categories that compleme
Adidas Sued Over “We Not Me” Marketing Campaign
W. Brand Bobosky, an Illinois attorney, has filed a federal trademark and copyright lawsuit against Adidas and Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett for using his copyrighted phrase, “We Not Me,” in a marketing campaign…
NRF Forecasts 1% Decline in Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation released its 2009 holiday forecast, projecting holiday retail industry sales to decline 1% this year to $437.6 billion. While this number falls significantly below the ten-year average of 3.39% holiday season growth, the dec
SGMA: Fitness Equipment Sales Curtailed by Economy
For the first time in 20 years, overall sales in the fitness equipment industry took a ‘hit,’ but it was not due to any lack of interest in the fitness/exercise category. According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA
ASA: Obama Ignores Sportfishing Industry in Management Policies
A sweeping oceans and Great Lakes management policy document proposed by the Obama Administration will have a significant impact on the sportfishing industry, America's saltwater anglers and the nation's coastal communities, according to release
Dorel to Ramp Up its Apparel Division
Dorel Industries Inc. announced a series of initiatives to rapidly expand its Performance Apparel Division within the company's Recreational/Leisure segment. The newly named Apparel Footwear Group (AFG) will incorporate SUGOI Performance Apparel as w
EPA Announces Research Strategy to Study Nanomaterials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of the Nanomaterial Research Strategy (Strategy), which EPA describes as its new research strategy to understand better how manufactured nanomaterials may harm human health and the
NICS: Background Checks Up 12% in Sept.; Surging Excise Taxes Drive Growth
Data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,093,230 checks in September 2009. This figure is a 12.4% increase from the 973,003 reported in September 2008 and demonstrates that sale of new and used fi
NSSF Urges Supreme Court to Support First Amendment Use of Hunting and Fishing Images
With the U.S. Supreme Court slated to hear arguments in the United States v. Stevens, No. 08-769, the National Shooting Sports Foundation encourages the court to support the First Amendment rights of all media to show images of hunting and fishing…
Skechers Expands into India
Skechers USA, Inc.announced that it has signed a deal with Winner Sports Pvt. Ltd. to license and distribute SKECHERS footwear and apparel in India…
Bass Pro Moving Forward with Memphis Location
Speaking to City Council members in Memphis, Bass Pro Shops said its deal to transform The Pyramid section of the city into a mixed-use facility that would include a large retail shop and a major conservation exhibit focusing on the Mississippi River is
Columbia Sportswear Names Director of Apparel Design
Columbia Sportswear Co. announced that it has appointed Kathleen McNally as creative director for apparel. For the past five years, she served as vice president of design at lucy activewear, which is part of VF Corp…
