Greenpeace Identifies PFC Pollution Hotspots
The environmental watchdog identified locations in the U.S., Europe and China as global pollution hotspots of polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) widely used by industries, including active lifestyle brands.
Allied Certifies Down Supply Chain
Allied Feather & Down can now offer 100 percent of its supply chain as certified for the humane treatment for animals. But it’s still up to brands to pay the extra costs for the option.
Study: Consumers Will Spend $422 On Holiday Shopping
New research shows insight into how consumers shop during the holiday season, and whether small businesses are on their radar.
Mountain Khakis Names Flagship Store Manager
Steve Carpenter, a longtime Denver resident, brings 27 years of experience leading REI stores.
U.S. House Passes Outdoor REC Act
The bill, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, would shine a greater spotlight on economic effects of the estimated $646 billion outdoor industry.
Obama Administration Drops TPP Agenda
The White House has verified that the Obama Administration will not push forward in its efforts to seal the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during his last days in office.
Legendary Innovator Gert Boyle: Spanning Generations
The First Lady of Innovation was more than an industry icon and philanthropist. She was a model for the power of the pioneering spirit—venturing into the unknown with vision and determination and leading by example for others to follow.
OrthoLite Launches New Marketing Campaign
The marketing campaign, The Secret Inside, was based on research that validated the importance of the insole as well as the value on branded components to consumers.
Modell’s To Open Three Stores
Locations will open in Manhattan at 51st & 3rd, as well as Bloomfield and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Finish Line Writes Off JackRabbit, Confirms Sale Process
Finish Line Inc. will take a goodwill impairment charge in its third quarter of $44 million to write off its struggling run specialty business.
Finish Line Confirms JackRabbit On Sales Block
Finish Line has hired Peter J. Solomon Company LLC to explore a sale and will take a $44 million goodwill impairment charge in the third quarter.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook On Strong Q3
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its guidance after it reported third-quarter results that easily exceeded earnings and comp expectations. The performance was driven by a 5.2-percent comp sales increase and gross margin expansion.
Formula4 Media To Launch Sportstyle Show
Formula4 Media is launching a Sportstyle Show in the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center from June 14-16, 2017.
Delta Apparel’s Q4 Impacted By Tax Charge
The lack of an extra week of sales, coupled with the unfavorable impact of tax expense in this year’s quarter compared to a tax benefit in the prior-year period, lowered diluted earnings by approximately 15 cents per share.
Nike Signs Supermodel Bella Hadid
The 20-year-old will star in the brand’s #NewYorkMade campaign to highlight Nike’s new five-story store in lower Manhattan.
