Lorpen Contracts CoCo Smith to Design Sock Collection
Lorpen has recently contracted with The Design Studio of CoCo Smith to oversee merchandising, color selection and design for the company’s entire sock collection…
Colorado Proposes Merging Wildlife and Parks Divisions
Gov. John Hickenlooper and four Colorado legislators from both parties proposed combining the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation into a new division. The reorganization, which would eliminate 25 positions, aims to s
Vibram Debuts Making-Of Bikila Microsite
Vibram FiveFingers has launched a Youtube video detailing the making of its controversial barefoot running microsite in honor of their first revolutionary running model, the Bikila. At www.youarethetechnology.com, two fit athletes sport nothing but Vibram
February Retail Sales Stronger than Expected
Retailers enjoyed a better-than-expected February selling period as consumers braved more wet, cold weather to cash in on tax returns and stimulus checks to make discretionary purchases…
Adidas Group Sees Fourth Quarter Net Income Sink Despite Strong Revenue Gains
Powered by a strong performance by both its Reebok and Adidas brands, Adidas Group's currency-neutral revenues in the fourth quarter grew 9% on a currency-neutral basis…
Florsheim Parent Acquires Bogs and Rafters Brands From Combs Family
Weyco Group, Inc. acquired The Combs Company last week in a cash deal that unites two American families that have been making footwear for generations…
Speedo Ekes Out Small Revenue Gain in 2010
The Warnaco Group, Inc. reported Swimwear Group net revenues increased 12.1% to $57.0 million in the 2010 fourth quarter, compared to $50.8 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating income fell 41.0% to $1.3 million, or 2.2% of Swimwear Group net reven
Oakley Sees Accelerating Growth in 2011
Sales of Oakley sunglass rose 12% in 2010, with sales of its prescription, goggle and accessories rising 15%, 32% and 24% respectively, parent company Luxottica Group disclosed last week in a conference call held to review its 2010 results…
Marmot Opens Flagship Store in San Francisco
Marmot Mountain, LLC opened its newly renovated flagship store Friday in the downtown San Francisco. The store – Marmot’s largest to date – is located at 165 Post Street…
SIA: AT/Randonee Sales Double at Snowsports Shops
AT/Randonee equipment sales have doubled compared to last season in units and in dollars to more than $13 million in sales in snow sports channels and up more than 50% in outdoor specialty shops this season to $8.6 million in that sales channel. The data
Reef Signs Shane Dorian as Endorser
Reef signed surfing legend, Shane Dorian, to its team of endorsers. The signing follows the addition of Taylor Knox…
Panache Cyclewear Names VP of Sales
Panache Cyclewear, Co. appointed Kevin Burnette to vice president of sales. Burnette comes from Competitor Group where he led endemic sales for all media and event…
Under Armour Secures First Premier League Presence With Tottenham
Under Armour has reached a sponsorship deal with the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The five-year collaboration is Under Armour's first kit supply agreement with a Barclays Premier League team and represents the Brand's largest European team s
Carhartt to Use CenterStone Technologies iVendix Solution
Carhartt will use CenterStone Technologies, Inc. iVendix Software-as-a-Service (Saas) application as its business-to-business (B2B) on-line ordering solution for their North American retail accounts. The application enables sales reps and customer service
Dick’s SG’s Q1 Earnings Climb 30% on 9.4% Comp Gain
Dick's Sporting Goods reported net earnings rose 29.9% to $87.5 million, or 71 cents a share, topping previous guidance. Sales increased 13.6% to $1.53 billion due primarily to a 9.4% increase in same store sales and the opening of new stores. The 9.
