MAGIC, WSA See Shrinking Floor Plan
Advanstar Fashion Group is moving all of its South Hall resources to other parts of the Las Vegas Convention Center for its February MAGIC apparel trade show…
New Balance Partners With 686 on Winter Collection
New Balance released a limited-edition collection featuring snowboarding brand 686 and New Balance called the 686 and New Balance Times Collection. The winter collection is composed of outerwear, footwear, boots and accessories…
Chicago Cubs Sue Under Armour
The Chicago Cubs sued Under Armour for allegedly reneging on a five-year, $10.8 million sponsorship contract to have its logo displayed on the outfield doors in left- and right-center fields. Under Armour disputes the suit, claiming the agreement was term
Street Surfing Names VP of Sales and Marketing
Street Surfing, LLC, creators of The Wave, named James Nunziati vice president of sales and marketing. Most recently, Nunziati worked with Fox Home Entertainment in a strategic consulting position developing new channels of distribution…
Lotto Sport USA Launches Team Apparel And Accessory Division
Lotto Sport USA, a division of Etonic Worldwide, announced the launch of a new team apparel and accessory division called Lotto Team Sport Inc. The new division, headquartered in Ormond Beach, FL. will manufacturer soccer team apparel and accessories unde
Hartmark Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Hartmarx Corp., which makes the Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones and Lyle & Scott golf apparel collections, filed for Chapter 11 protection in an Illinois federal bankruptcy court, citing a “substantial decline” in sales to consumers and retailers as well as li
Street Surfing Tabs VP of Sales/Marketing
Street Surfing, LLC, a sporting goods product and lifestyle company, has named James Nunziati Vice President of Sales and Marketing…
Asics and Brooks in “Dead Heat” at Fleet Feet…
Brooks finally caught up to Asics at Fleet Feet last year, but New Balance, Saucony and Nike also gained market share at the chain. As reported (see SEW_0903), Fleet Feet's sales grew 14% to $86 million in 2008 on a 12% comp gain…
OR Winter Market Attendance Down 5%
Preliminary show numbers at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show indicate the softening of the market did effect show numbers both in the number of attendees (approx. 16,500 attendees) and sold floor space (330,000 net-sold, square-feet). The ove
Order Issued Against Eyewear Counterfeit Distributor
Luxottica Group S.p.A., the manufacturer of eyewear, announced the final order issued by the Consumer Protection Center of the Sharjah's emirate (United Arab Emirates) to destroy 143,700 counterfeited Ray-Ban sunglasses, found during a raid action at
adidas Considers Closing Reebok HQ in U.K
adidas AG made two announcements last week, first reporting at an investor conference that it will meet its guidance for 2008, then reporting to local media in the U.K. that it is considering closing down its headquarters in Bolton…
Coalision Partners with Kilmer Capital
Coalision, the Montreal-based parent of Orage and Lolë, has entered into a partnership with Kilmer Capital Partners, a Canadian investment group. Terms of the arrangement were not disclosed. Coalision said the association with Kilmer will help the company
Coalision Partners with Kilmer Capital Partners
Coalision has entered into a partnership with Kilmer Capital Partners, a leading Canadian investment group. The association with Kilmer will provide Coalision and its management team with the financial and business resources to ensure the execution of its
L.L. Bean to Freeze Salaries
L.L. Bean is freezing all wages and salaries for its 5,500 employees for the coming year due to slumping sales. Spokeswoman Carolyn Beem told a local paper that the move eliminates the need to reduce 75 to 100 positions…
Pearl Izumi Hires Running Reps
Pearl Izumi recently added Running specific sales talent in 2 key regions in the US; Northern California and the Southeast. These are the first independent agency representatives that have been hired to specifically represent the Pearl Izumi brand in the
