Luxottica Group S.p.A unveiled a multi-year R&D collaboration with Intel to incorporate smart technology into its premium, luxury and sports eyewear, which includes Oakley and Ray-Ban sunglasses…
Year: 2014
Tilly’s Q3 Profits Slip As Expenses Grow Faster than Sales
Tilly’s, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 16.4 percent to $5.1 million, or 18 cents per share as selling, general and administrative expenses grew 15.4 percent, or more than twice as fast as net sales, which increased 6.1 percent. Same-stor
Misfit Wearables Raises $40 Million in Series C Round
Misfit Wearables has raised an additional $40 million in a Series C funding round led by GGV Capital with participation from investors in China, where the company's Shine and other fitness tracking devices have taken off, according to several media r
DuPont Launches Stretchable Ink Materials for Use in Smart Apparel
DuPont Microcircuit Materials (DuPont) has introduced a suite of stretchable electronic ink materials that provide an elegant, manufacturing-ready alternative to many traditional methods of embedding electronics in clothing…
PacSun Narrows Q3 Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. reported a lower non-GAAP loss from continuing operations in the third quarter on a 4 percent increase in same-store sales…
Montane to Become First Brand to Convert Entire Down Collection to RDS Standard
Montane will become the first brand to use Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified down in all down garments across its entire clothing line for Fall 2015, according to Allied Feather & Down, which has spearheaded development of the standard with The No
Thermacell Repellents Hires Backbone Media
Thermacell Repellents Inc. has hired Rocky Mountain-based Backbone Media to manage public relations, media buying and planning, and social media to promote its mosquito protection zone products…
Dick’s SG to Launch Carrie Underwood Fitness Line
Dick's Sporting Goods is teaming with Carrie Underwood, the country singer, to launch Calia by Carrie Underwood, a fitness apparel collection…
Epoch Lacrosse Partners with Team Minnesota’s Development Academy
Epoch Lacrosse has joined forces with Team Minnesota’s Development Academy, one of the premier lacrosse academies in the country. Epoch is committed to supporting the development of Minnesota players and giving them everything necessary to compete o
Wilson Sporting Goods Launches “Legion of Champions” Program
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., in collaboration with the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), announced the first eight Illinois high school football teams inducted into its “Legion of Champions” program. This new annual program acknowledges and celebrate
SFIA Petitions President Obama to Unblock West Coast Port Congestion
With the ongoing congestion at West Coast ports inhibiting the schedule of reliability of carriers, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has signed a petition urging President Obama to unblock the congestion…
Duck Stamp Act of 2014 Awaits President’s Signature
In a major win for wetlands and waterfowl conservation, the U.S. Senate passed the Duck Stamp Act of 2014 on Tuesday…
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Adds MarComm Specialist
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. hired this October Emilie Bronson as the new marketing communications specialist for Old Town Canoes & Kayaks, Ocean Kayak, Necky Kayaks and Carlisle Paddles…
G-III Says Stronger Outwear Sales Fueled Double-Digit Q3 Growth
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported that organic net sales increased 12 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 31 fueled by solid sell-through of its outerwear and upped its full year sales and earnings guidance. The brand management company, which holds
Swanson Russell Announces Promotions, Hires
Swanson Russell, a public relations firm, announces four promotions and three new hires on the public relations teams of its Lincoln and Omaha NE offices…
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