SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Lucy Upgrades Website
Lucy activewear announced the launch of its new website design this month. The new site includes product ratings, social media sharing, and a comprehensive “living lucy” community section…
Under Armour Wins Boston College Contract
Under Armour topped Canton, MA-based Reebok and won a six-year deal to become the exclusive official outfitter for Boston College's football and basketball squads, and 29 other varsity teams. The deal starts in July 2010. UA will replace long-time B
Hanesbrands to Sell Notes
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion, plans to commence a public offering of $500 million of senior notes pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It also intends to amend and restate its existing s
Woolrich Names Men’s Merchandising Exec
Woolrich has named former TSA exec Keith Reichelderfer director of men’s merchandising. He will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all men’s products.
Wacoal Names Midwest and Southeast Reps
Wacoal Sports Science Corp., makers of CW-X Conditioning Wear, has appointed three new sales rep groups to service the midwest and southeast regions…
Emotion Kayaks Appoints David D’Auteuil as VP Sales
Emotion Kayaks has hired paddlesports industry veteran, David D’Auteuil as vice president of sales. D’Auteuil joins Emotion Kayaks from The Coleman Company where he was field sales manager-East for Coleman along with its then newly acquired St
GSIC’s Peak Cyber Monday Traffic Spikes 60%
GSI Commerce Inc. said consumers across the more than 100 websites it manages placed 789 orders during the peak minute on Cyber Monday – 60% more than 2008. Customizable pro sports merchandize was among the bit hits this year, which saw many retailers lau
RGS Names New Regional Director
The Ruffed Grouse Society has named Pennsylvania native Tripp Way as Regional Director for New England. He will begin Dec. 1, 2009…
Shock Doctor Moves into Base Layer Category
Shock Doctor, Inc. announced its entry into the base layer protective category with its new ShockSkin line. Products include padded impact shirts and shorts for contact sports, including football, basketball, lacrosse and hockey…
Nike and (RED) Partner to Fight HIV/AIDS in Africa
On the day before World Aids day some of the world’s best footballers joined Bono in the United Kingdtom at an announcement of the partnership between NIKE, Inc. and (RED)…
Rab Adds Reps in West
Rab has hired Redline Sports Group, LLC to represent its line of mountaineering clothing and equipment in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. Ed and Tannis Sampson are representing the CA, Nevada and Arizona territory for Rab…
Cleveland.Srixon Names Lovejoy Product Manager for Women’s/Juniors Category
Cleveland Golf/Srixon said that, effective immediately, Jilayne Lovejoy has been promoted to the position of Product Manager for the Women’s & Junior categories…
Smith Optics Named Utah Manufacturer of the Year
Smith Optics Manufacturing (Smith MFG) was recently named by MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) as Utah’s Manufacturer of the Year for Innovation and Technology Commercialization, according to a press release by the company…
TAG Signs Factoring Pact
Total Apparel Group, Inc., a master distributor and licensee of international trademarks in the branded apparel, footwear and accessories sectors, entered into a receivables factoring agreement with Coral Capital Solutions that will expedite the cash flow
Brown Shoe’s Earnings Rise, Famous Footwear’s Comps Up 4.7%
Brown Shoe Co. reported net sales decreased 1% in the third quarter to $625.6 million from $631.7 million a year ago. Same-store sales for Famous Footwear increased 4.7% during the quarter and Specialty Retail same-store sales increased 4.1%…
