Unions Cry Foul to U.N. in Nike’s Canada Factory Moves…
Labor unions upset with Nike’s decision to shutter two Canadian factories that produce product for its Bauer Nike Hockey division are taking their dispute to the United Nations, calling on U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan to confront Nike with its respon
As Lands’ End Gives in to Pressure…
The newly-minted division of Sears has moved quickly to settle a dispute at its El Salvador operation after a number of universities severed licensing contracts with the apparel-maker under pressure from the Workers Rights Consortium, the Fair Labor Assoc
ICON Lacks Strength to Offset a Lack of C.V. Health…
ICON Health & Fitness is experiencing some of the same shift in the fitness equipment seen by retailers and manufacturers alike as consumers shift more focus to strength training equipment…
SEW Goes One-on-One with Bob Corliss
Robert J. Corliss is president and CEO of The Athlete’s Foot, the world’s largest franchisor of athletic footwear. Corliss joined TAF in 1998, following a successful 25-year career as an executive and entrepreneur in the retail industry. In 2003, Corlis
Douglas No Longer Analog’s GM; Burton Resumes Search
Unforeseen business obligations have forced both Burton and Steve Douglas to re-examine their recently signed deal for Steve to come on board as the new General Manager of Analog Clothing. Steve's many past businesses and the contractual constraints
Russell Renews Washington State Contract
Russell Athletic announced the renewal and expansion of its relationship with the Washington State University athletic department, making Russell Athletic the “Official Uniform and Apparel” of Cougar football for another five years. The agreement, which r
Mountainsmith Hires Cisek to Cover Midwest
Peter Novak, vice president of sales for Mountainsmith, recently announced the appointment of Chet Cisek as regional sales and marketing representative for the company's Midwest states…
Mtn. Hardwear PR Team Expands and Moves
Mountain Hardwear welcomes Cathy Wiedemer to its Rocky Mountain based media relations and communications team. Cathy comes to Mountain Hardwear from the Steamboat Ski Resort where she has worked for the last 17 years most recently as Public Relations Mana
Unifi Names Parks COB
Brian Parke has been named Unifi's Chairman of the Board, effective April 22. Parke will assume the role of Chairman in addition to his current responsibilities as President and CEO. Donald F. Orr, who has served as Chairman of the Board since March
Bosworth Appointed to VP of Sales At Top-Flite
The Top-Flite Golf Company appointmed James L. “Jamie” Bosworth to the position of VP – U.S. Sales, effective immediately. Bosworth will oversee all of the sales activities at the Company, reporting directly to Top-Flite Golf President and Chief Operating
Rebel Sport Q3 Comps up 1.8%
Rebel Sport Limited’s group sales revenue for the nine months ended 27 March 2004 increased by 7.6% to $226.97 million when compared to the nine months ended 29 March 2003, including sales revenue from the Glue lifestyle stores. Sales on a same store basi
SportsOneSource Partners with MARC Global Supply Chain Solution
SportsOneSource, LLC, a centralized sports industry resource for Consulting Services and Business Solutions, has announced a marketing partnership with MARC Global, a leader in Supply Chain Execution solutions for sophisticated environments. The strategi
P.E.4LIFE Takes on Capital Hill at May Summit
Funding for quality, daily physical education is too important an issue to leave to letter-writing campaigns or
meetings with Representatives back home. To emphasize the importance of daily physical education, P.E.4LIFE, the physical education advocacy g
Big Agnes Gives Big Support to Mountaineering Community
Big Agnes has recently increased its support of the outdoor industry by building relationships with the American Alpine Club and the American Mountain Guides Association. As a corporate partner of the AAC and a corporate sponsor of the AMGA, Big Agnes pro
REI and Johnson Outdoors Win Outside Magazine’s ‘Gear of the Year’ Award
Johnson Outdoors new Necky Mission kayak has been recognized by Outside Magazine as the coveted 2004 “Gear of the Year” kayak award winner in its Outside Buyer’s Guide. Outside magazine has also designated the REI Momentum Pullover as its 2004 Gear of the
