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NSSF Calls on Senators Lieberman, Dodd to Support Firearms Excise Tax Reform Bill
Following last week's announcement that the Marlin Firearms Factory in North Haven (CT) was leaving the state and taking with it hundreds of jobs, the National Shooting Sports Foundation said it renewed earlier calls for Sens. Joseph Lieberman (D-Con
Gap to Test First Athleta Store
Gap Inc. plans to open its first Athleta store in Strawberry Village Shopping Center in Mill Valley, CA, in late spring. According to the North Bay Business Journal, Gap recently began advertising for workers to test Athleta stores in the San Fransisco ar
Havaianas Aims for Year-Round Sales
Brazilian flip-flops brand Havaianas plans to extend its product range with a selection of year-round shoes and accessories with the launch of espadrilles and hi-top and low-top sneakers…
Bauer Hockey Recalls 127,000 Units in U.S. and Canada
Bauer Hockey is voluntarily recalling 127,000 children's hockey sticks, shafts, and blades in the U.S. and Canada. The recall will affect approximately 67,000 products in the U.S. and 60,000 in Canada. The recall is being issued after recommendation
Gildan Acquires Manufacturing Facility in Bangladesh
Gildan Activewear Inc. has completed the acquisition of Shahriyar Fabric Industries Limited for the price of approximately $15 million, including the assumption of all debt…
Dorel Industries Sets Stock Buyback Plan
Dorel Industries Inc. announced a stock buyback program. Under the plan, Dorel will be entitled to repurchase for cancellation up to 700,000 Class B Subordinate Voting Shares over a twelve-month period commencing April 1, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011, r
MLB Reaches Licensing Deal with Disney
Major League Baseball and Disney have reached a cross-licensing deal that includes caps, apparel, novelties and possibly children's footwear. The program officially launches at retail in and around the July 13 All-Star Game being held in Disney'
Joe’s Jeans to Launch Shoes
Joe's Jeans Inc. signed a new license agreement with Burano LLC to manufacture and distribute Joe's branded footwear for women. The initial term of the agreement is for three years with minimum net sales commitments of $5.5 million over the term
Payless Launches Zoe and Sac Green Footwear Collection
Payless ShoeSource launched Zoe & Zac spring collection, a line of affordable green shoes and handbags, with items under $30 each, that also stress “Fresh Green Fashion.”…
Earth Footwear to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The Earth footwear brand is preparing to celebrate its 40th birthday on April 22nd, 2010. Leveraging the platform of its founding, Earth takes is introducing an entirely biodegradable sole that decomposes 10x faster in the ground relative to an ordinary
Moody’s Raises Collective Brands’ Ratings Outlook
Moody's Investors Service raised its outlook on Collective Brands Inc. to stable from negative. Moody's has a B1 corporate family rating on the holding company for Payless ShoeSource and Stride Rite…
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Sales Dip 3.2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited said revenue declined 3.2% in the first quarter ended Dec. 31, to U.S.$1.32 billion while profit attributable to equity holders increased 10% year-on-year to $120.2 million…
Under Armour Partners with Junior Tennis Champion Center
Under Armour has signed into an agreement with the Junior Tennis Champion Center at College Park, Maryland. The company will supply gear to the centers' coaches and instructors who will wear and test new products…
NOC’s Great Outpost Opens in Gatlinburg
Nantahala Outdoor Center, already known as one of the nation’s premier whitewater outfitters, will open NOC’s Great Outpost in Gatlinburg, TN this weekend…
Wolverine World Wide Names Nick Schwartz VP, Sales – Apparel and Accessories
Wolverine World Wide appointed Nick Schwartz as VP, sales – Apparel and Accessories. His immediate focus will be on Merrell Apparel, where he will lead the sales team. Schwartz joins the Wolverine team from Columbia Sportswear Co. Inc…
