Acushnet Co., has offered buyout packages to 125 workers, or about 4% of its U.S. staff, reports Massachusetts' South Coast Today. Citing the lagging economy and sharply declining sales, representatives Acushnet told the Today that these “voluntary s

Riddell, Inc. last week filed a lawsuit against Schutt Sports, Inc, claiming Schutt has infringed on three different patents arising from Riddell’s helmet and faceguard technologies. The suit, which demands a jury trial, was filed Dec. 10, 2008 in the U.

Gildan Activewear reported net sales jumped more than 20% for the fourth quarter fiscal 2008, but net income fell by just as much due to a one-time tax assessment because of the company’s restructuring of its international wholesale business and the relat

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. responded to the press release and latest correspondence received from Adrenalina regarding a proposed merger. In a letter to Adrenalina's management, the surf-inspired retailer asserted that it planned to stick wi

The National Football League will lay off almost 14% of its staff to cut costs, Reuters reported. The report follows an announcement by the NBA in mid-October that it was laying off 9% of its workforce due to a weakening economy and declining season ticke

Crocs, Inc. said Charlie Johnson has recently filled the newly created Global Creative Director position. Chris Ladd was appointed VP of Global eCommerce…