VF Imagewear Introduces VF Licensed Sports Group
VF Imagewear has officially introduced the VF Licensed Sports Group, a division focused on the development of both on-field and licensed sports apparel. Previously known as VF Activewear, the VF Licensed Sports Group's growth accelerated with the 2007 addition of Majestic Athletic and this year’s opening of a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Easton, PA...(7/2/2009)

Acushnet Co. to Cut 77 Positions
Acushnet Co., the maker of Titleist golf balls, will reduce its work force at its distribution center and two local ball plants by 77 positions, company officials told the Standard Times of New Bedford...(7/2/2009)

Outdoor Alliance Appoints Backbone Media to Manage PR
Outdoor Alliance, a coalition of six national, member-based organizations devoted to conservation and stewardship of our nation’s public lands and waters, has retained Backbone Media to handle its public relations efforts. Effective immediately, Outdoor Alliance will partner with Backbone to oversee media communications and promotion of its policy platforms...(7/2/2009)

Polo Ralph Lauren Signs New Olympics Deal
Polo Ralph Lauren will continue its relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) as an Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams for the 2010 and 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games...(7/2/2009)

Heelys Hires New Accounting Firm
Heelys, Inc. has engaged Grant Thornton LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009 to replace the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP...(7/2/2009)

Klip America Names GM
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl and Boris Becker tennis equipment, bags and accessories has appointed Brian Dillman to the newly-created position of general manager of Klip America, effective July 1, 2009. Dillman will establish a Mid-West office and be based in Chicago, IL...(7/2/2009)

2XU Names New Apparel/Compression Reps
Sports Multiplied, LLC, distributors of the 2XU performance sports apparel brand, have recently appointed new sales reps for apparel and compression product lines in the Northwest, Upper Midwest, and Chicago/Eastern Great Lakes...(7/2/2009)