industry news
Retailers warned of counterfeit Yaktrax
Granger’s, UK distributors for Yaktrax, is warning retailers to be on the alert for counterfeit Yaktrax products. Over the winter Yaktrax received reports of consumers purchasing counterfeit products on eBay and direct from various online sellers. These products arrive in packaging made to look authentic when shown online. Upon inspection however, the counterfeit products can be readily distinguished by general poor quality, absence of the standard ‘Heel’ and ‘Toe’ markings and Yaktrax trademark and logos, and badly-spelled packaging text. Additionally, the traction coils are wound in such a manner that these devices are not safe on snow and ice.
Target’s new Survivor range signifi es the ‘beginning of a new battle’
T
his range of so -tip darts includes four unique barrels
that cater exclusively for diff erent markets. Each model has been named after a weapon of survival. The barrels are 90% tungsten and feature specially chromed grooves to give a look of classic weaponry. Machete is the heaviest weighted barrel at 17g, with Skinner at 16.7g and Kukri/Ax at 16.5g. The distinctive feature of the Survivor range is that
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each set comes with a pair of uniquely numbered dog tags. The idea is players using the Survivor range will be able to challenge each other for their dog tags – with the winner ‘claiming’ both sets. When a player has won ten sets of Survivor Dog-Tags, they can send them in to Target and they will issue a new set of gold tags – meaning they have become an ultimate ‘Survivor’.
Survivor will be available in so -tip version only.
Puma launch new cricket boot
As cricket fever builds across the country, Puma is unveiling the Red Pulse cricket boot. Sporting an eye-catching ‘bittersweet’ red, the shoe is designed for the top of the range cricket market. The spike allows for fl exibility due to the interchangeable steel and TPU spikes in the outsole. The shoe will be available nationwide and retails at £90.
TWITTER TRADE TALK
@SGBAlexFordham
Economy offi cially back in double dip recession. Very bad news. Surely has serious implications for sport and outdoor industry #SGB
@guardian_sport
Football: Roy Hodgson’s unveiling: ‘Like a very wise koala bear cast in an episode of the Sweeney’
@STAGBuyingGroup
The New Balance TV ad is excellent, newbalance.
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@HarrowsDarts
We’ve just fi nalised our new summer #darts range- it’s going to be smokin!!
@Jakabel_UV_Wear
Our new GB Unisex range is available via the Jakabel website
@Uhlsportuk
From head to toe. Put together your own goalkeeper’s kit. Start now… (
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@soccertransfer1
#Manchester City and #Nike sign new kit deal
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