Organic Cotton Sales Sustained Robust Growth in 2009
Retail sales of organic cotton apparel and home textile reached an estimated $4.3 billion in 2009, up a whopping 35% from a year earlier and demonstrating growing consumer demand through the recession, according to the Organic Cotton Market Report 2009 re
State Parks Put on Endangered Places List
The National Trust for Historic Preservation placed America's state parks and historic places on its 2010 list of 11 most endangered places. This year nearly 30 states have experienced cuts to parks’ and sites’ budgets, and a recent surve
House Bill Enhances Custom’s Power to Police Apparel Imports
Nearly two dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill Tuesday to give the federal government the resources, authority, and direction to better enforce textile and apparel trade obligations. The bill calls for a rewards
Patagonia’s Sales Reach $340MM in FY10
Patagonia had its “two best years ever” during the downturn, according to an interview by Entrepreneur Magazine with founder and owner Yvon Chouinard. Sales are expected to reach near $340 million in its year ended April 2010, up from $315 million over th
Golfsmith Unveils New Golf Superstore in Milwaukee
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. is unveiling its new 25,000-square foot playground for golf enthusiasts in Milwaukee…
Scent-Lok Found Guilty of False Advertising
A Federal District Judge has ruled that ALS Enterprises, the manufacturer of Scent Lok clothing, had falsely claimed that its products were based on “odor eliminating technology” or were “odor eliminating clothing.” Cabela's and Gander Mountain, both
AHEAD to Sponsor Audubon International Golf Initiative
AHEAD, the golf apparel and headwear company, has become a sponsor of Audubon International's Golf and Environment Initiative…
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer Partners with Verde PR
Haiku by Sharon Eisenhauer, Inc., the maker of accessories for women, hired Verde PR & Consulting…
Deuter USA Partners with Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a leader in youth service and stewardship, announced Deuter USA as the premier supplier of high quality and multi-use backpacks for all its programs…
VF Licensed Sports Hires New GM to Oversee MLB Business
Robert (Rob) Brodersen has joined the VF Licensed Sports Group as Vice President/General Manager for Baseball, where he will have responsibility for MLB's on-field uniform programs under the Majestic Athletic brand…
Performance Bicycle to Open Three Locations in June
Performance Bicycle announced that it will open three new retail locations in June. The new stores will join Performance's 87 locations nationwide…
Target’s Retail Sales Jump 5.5% in Q1
Target Corporation released net earnings of $671 million for the quarter ended May 1, 2010, compared with $522 million in the quarter ended May 2, 2009…
Expansion Guides Promotions at Native Eyewear
Native Eyewear has appointed Marc Morelli to Western Regional Sales Representative and Robert Bell to Senior Regional Sales Coordinator…
PrimaLoft Hires Verde PR
PrimaLoft has selected Verde PR & Consulting as its public relations agency of record (AOR).Verde will focus on differentiating PrimaLoft’s attributes, performance benefits and associated value, while concurrently redefining the role of PrimaLoft a
Asics Seeks Injunction and Damages From Skechers USA
Asics America Corporation and ASICS Corporation Japan announced that they have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against Skechers USA, Inc. for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution and fal
