Russell, Marubeni In Sportswear Alliance

Russell Corp's Japanese division Russell Japan KK is teaming up with trading house Marubeni Corp to sell Russell-brand baseball uniforms and other athletic wear in Japan.

The two firms will manufacture, wholesale and retail the sportswear in cooperation with sports goods maker Imoto Co and retailer Xebio Co.

The US sportswear manufacturer set up Russell Japan in 1997, but the unit currently deals only with general casual wear.