Sierra Trading Post’s First Northeast Location Revealed
Sierra Trading Post will open its first outlet on the East Coast in Burlington, VT, The TJX Companies Inc. CEO Carol Meyrowitz disclosed Tuesday…
SFIA Promotes Staff
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has promoted Cameron Jacobs and John Peters to management roles in communications and research and membership sales…
Oboz Hires Customer Service Manager
Oboz hired Stephanie Greenbaum as its new customer service manager…
Nike Partners with Marathon Kids
Nike has formed a new partnership with Marathon Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of children by providing them with the tools, motivation and support to live happier, healthier lifestyles…
Fenix Outdoor’s Retail Rescue Leads to Q2 Loss
Fenix Outdoor International swung to a loss in the second quarter ended June 30 as it sought to create one of Europe's largest outdoor specialty retailers…
Columbian Companies Make Big Showing at MAGIC
The government of Colombia hosted a pavilion at Sourcing at MAGIC in Las Vegas this week, where 22 of the countries top textile and apparel vendors exhibited…
Vista Outdoor Releases Corporate Sustainability Report
Vista Outdoor Inc. donated more than $670,000 in fiscal 2015 to conservation organizations that are working to protect and secure habitat and empower hunters and conservationists, according to a the company's 2015 Corporate Sustainability Report…
Speedo, Misfit Partner to Introduce Swim Tracker
Misfit and Speedo launched a Speedo-branded activity, swim, and sleep tracker — Speedo Shine. Speedo Shine will initially be available in retail exclusively at Apple stores…
Stowe and Taos Join the Mountain Collective for 2015-16 Winter Season
The Mountain Collective, an international alliance of ski destinations providing the Mountain Collective Pass, has widened its geographic reach with the addition of two destinations to its roster…
Tracksmith Closes $4.1 Million Series A Funding
Tracksmith, the Boston-based run apparel startup, closed a $4.1 million Series A round funding with Pentland Group, the U.K.-based brand management and retail group…
Briscoe Group Reports Strong Growth at Rebel Sport
Briscoe Group Limited, the New Zealand company making a hostile bid for the 150-store Kathmandu outdoor specialty chain, reported unaudited sales at its Rebel Sport business grew 9.22 percent in the fiscal second quarter…
Backyard Collective Hits Portland, OR Thursday
The Conservation Alliance will hold its fourth Backyard Collective event of 2015 on August 20 in Portland, OR…
Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Revenues Slide
Phoenix Footwear Group Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales from continuing operations for the second quarter increased 4.3 percent to $5.6 million. Net sales for the period decreased 5.0 percent…
Patagonia Halts Wool Purchases, Vows to Rebuild Supply Chain
Patagonia terminated its relationship with an Argentine wool supplier late Monday and said it would stop buying wool entirely until it can rebuild a supply chain that ensures humane treatment of sheep. The Ventura, CA-based company said it terminated its
QVC-Zulily Combo Could Offer Brands Potent Global Partner
QVC Group parent Liberty Interactive Corporation agreed August 17 to acquire Zulily Inc., a Seattle-based online retailer that reached $1 billion in annual sales in five years by using flash sales to help emerging brands tell their stories to busy moms –
