Nike ACG at DICK'S Sporting Goods

Do you like Nike? better said: do you love Nike? I do....
Butn do you know about the launch of Nike ACG, the collection of active and outdoor apparel who assures protection, comfort and maximum performance for active lifes?....

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Press Release:

DICK'S Sporting Goods announced today the launch of Nike ACG, a diverse collection of active and outdoor apparel, with exclusive styles available at DICK'S Sporting Goods andwww.dickssportinggoods.com. Nike ACG utilizes innovative, advanced technology and a unique layering system for progressive protection, maximum comfort, and improved personal performance for active lifestyles. Men's and women's apparel includes jackets, pants, layering tees, and accessories.Dick's Sporting Goods is thrilled to bring exclusive styles of Nike ACG apparel to the active and outdoor consumer," said Jeffrey R. Hennion, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of DICK'S Sporting Goods.

"Nike's proprietary technology and performance fabrics reinforce to our customers the authenticity of the experience that we deliver every day. Nike ACG is ideal for our active consumer who wants the freedom to improve personal performance and create a unique look that reflects their individual taste."

Nike ACG's extraordinarily diverse line maximizes fashion-forward colors, performance enhancing fit, and advanced technology to deliver the best in outdoor apparel. Garments are available in a base assortment of neutrals such as khaki, black and white and are coupled with a wide variety of fashion- forward tones, such as Dark Orange for men and Paradise Aqua for women, for stand-out style. Nike ACG fit is true-to-size, with women's jackets and shirts slightly tapered for a performance silhouette.

Progressive Protection

Nike ACG -- All Conditions Gear -- delivers the perfect balance between performance, comfort, and individuality. The "All Conditions" means just that -- adapting to the weather and all its conditions, while performing and looking your best. Parkas, jackets, pants, tees, fleece, pullovers, and accessories are available in a unique progressive protection layering system that reflects individuality and is suited to your active lifestyle and performance capabilities. Each garment is engineered as a separate component and coordinates to every piece in the layering system.

Advanced Technology

Nike ACG utilizes advanced technology to protect while you perform. Each product features a Comfort Control System incorporating either Nike Dri- FIT(TM) for moisture wicking; Nike Therma-FIT(TM) for warmth and insulation; or Nike Storm-FIT(TM) for full-weather protection. Nike ACG also incorporates Nike Thermal-Sphere technology, a 3-dimensional fabric for warm and insulation, into garment construction.

About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer offering a broad assortment of brand name sporting goods equipment, apparel, and footwear in a specialty store environment. As of August 4, 2007, the Company operated 315 stores in 34 states primarily throughout the eastern half of the U.S. The Company also owns Golf Galaxy, a multi-channel golf specialty retailer, with 77 stores in 29 states, ecommerce websites and catalog operations.

About Nike

NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, a leading designer and marketer of luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Exeter Brands Group LLC, which designs and markets athletic footwear and apparel for the value retail channel; Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories and NIKE Bauer Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment.

Source: DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.

Gap child's labor

Gap Inc tells us about the use of childrens in labor for Gap in India. The press release below unveils the strategy and the action on the labor kids market.

Gap Inc Press Release:

In response to media reports issued today, Gap Inc. issued a statement clarifying information surrounding a UK media report on the use of child labor in an unauthorized facility that produced a single product for Gap.

Earlier this week, the company was informed about an allegation of child labor at a facility in India that was working on one product for GapKids. An investigation was immediately launched. The company noted that a very small portion of a particular order placed with one of its vendors was apparently subcontracted to an unauthorized subcontractor without the company’s knowledge or approval. This is in direct violation of the company’s agreement with the vendor under its Code of Vendor Conduct.

Marka Hansen, president of Gap North America, made the following statement today:
“We strictly prohibit the use of child labor. This is a non-negotiable for us – and we are deeply concerned and upset by this allegation.

As we’ve demonstrated in the past, Gap has a history of addressing challenges like this head-on, and our approach to this situation will be no exception. “In 2006, Gap Inc. ceased business with 23 factories due to code violations. We have 90 people located around the world whose job is to ensure compliance with our Code of Vendor Conduct.

“As soon as we were alerted to this situation, we stopped the work order and prevented the product from being sold in stores. While violations of our strict prohibition on child labor in factories that produce product for the company are extremely rare, we have called an urgent meeting with our suppliers in the region to reinforce our policies.

“Gap Inc. has one of the industry’s most comprehensive programs in place to fight for workers’ rights overseas. We will continue to work with the government, NGOs, trade unions, and other stakeholder organizations in an effort to end the use of child labor.”

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Piperlime brand names. Fiscal 2006 sales were USD 15.9 billion. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Ireland and Japan. In addition, Gap Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements for Gap and Banana Republic in Asia and the Middle East.

Source: Gap Inc.

Reebok partnership

Reebok wants to growth the presence on the United States market with the help and the presence of Matt O'Toole, a successful leader in the sport industry, who will developp the leadership of the brand on the market.

Reebok International Press Release:

Reebok International announces the appointment of Matt O'Toole as President of Reebok North America, the brand'slargest business unit. O'Toole, whose appointment becomes effective November5, 2007, is currently the President and CEO of Reebok-CCM Hockey, awholly-owned subsidiary of Reebok. In his new role, O'Toole will continue to report directly to Paul Harrington, President and CEO of Reebok. O'Toole, 45,and his family will be relocating from Montreal to Massachusetts in January2008.

"The Reebok brand is experiencing positive momentum in many key market saround the world, including India, China and Russia, and we are committed to fulfilling our growth potential in the very critical U.S. market. I am confident that Matt's strong leadership skills, his ability to build apassionate and experienced team, and his record of success in North Americawill enable us to achieve our goals throughout the region," stated Paul Harrington.

In his new role as President of Reebok North America, O'Toole will beresponsible for all of the region's brand operations, including marketing,product merchandising, sales, finance, operations and owned retail stores. Inaddition to focusing on Reebok's global priorities of running and women's,O'Toole and his team will leverage the brand's existing North American assets,including the partnerships with the National Football League, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball, to help regain Reebok's positivemomentum in the region.

O'Toole has a long and successful track record in the sports industry. As President and CEO of Reebok-CCM Hockey (formerly The Hockey Company), he is responsible for creating the industry's market leader through creativ emarketing, innovative products, strong customer relationships, and anunparalleled partnership with the National Hockey League and hockey's topplayers. During O'Toole's tenure as President of the Company, which began in January 2001, market share has grown to 35%, sales have more than doubled andprofits have increased three-fold. Prior to his current role, O'Toole servedas The Hockey Company's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales (sinceMay 1999). Previously, O'Toole spent ten years with Wilson Sporting Goods andfive years with US Industries' golf division in several senior marketing andsales roles.

A search is currently underway for the new head of Reebok-CCM Hockey, who will continue to be based in Montreal.

Source: Reebok International