G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., a major producer of apparel under license with professional and collegiate sports teams, reported net income rose 32.2% on a net sales increase of 23.8% in the third quarter ended Oct. 31.
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Exchange Rates, Lower Retail Prices Drag Down Cherokee’s Q3 Revenues
Cherokee Inc. reported total royalty revenues declined for the third quarter ended Oct. 30 due to a rising dollar and retailers lowering prices of its products. Revenues reached $7.7 million, down from $8.0 million in the comparable period last year…
Deckers Outdoor Sues Emu for Infringing on UGG Trademark
Deckers Outdoor Corp sued Emu Australia, Inc. and Emu (Aus) Pty Ltd. Tuesday for patent infringement. In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, Deckers Outdoor is seeking a court order to stop Emu from using the UGG
Target Recalls Kids Camping Kit
Target Corp. of Minneapolis, MN is voluntarily recalling 1,500 Circo Children’s Space Camp Combo Packs because the floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard…
IKEA Distributes Bikes to All 12,400 U.S. Employees
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA began Tuesday delivering all-terrain bicycles as gifts to all 12,400 of its employees in the United States to celebrate the company’s success in 2010.
Timbuk2 Brings in New Sales Manager
Timbuk2 has named Doug Hall as its national sales manager. Hall, who left the same position at cycling apparel maker Fox Head Inc., is responsible for expanding Timbuk2’s domestic wholesale base, and strengthening the company’s sales force.
Registration Begins for Bicycle Leadership Conference
Online registration is now open for the 2011 Bicycle Leadership Conference at the event’s new website. The conference, held April 12-14, 2011 in Monterey, CA., draws together the bicycle industry’s top executives for three days of discussion o
Ranchers Oppose Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund
Eighteen livestock groups are opposing full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, arguing it will restrict their access to grazing on public lands and raise costs to taxpayers. The Outdoor Industry Association has long sought full funding of LW
The Timberland Co. Appoints ConAgra Exec to Board
The Timberland Company appointed Andre Hawaux, president of consumer foods for ConAgra Foods, Inc., to its board of directors, effective Dec. 2, 2010.
Chaco Named Vendor Partner by Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a buying group of more than 30 independent outdoor speciatly retailers, has admitted Chaco as it's newest vendor partner…
Barron’s Recognizes World Bicycle Relief
World Bicycle Relief, a Chicago-based not for profit that was created by bike industry leaders SRAM Corporation & Trek Bicycle in 2005 to aid victims of the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, and is currently providing quality bicycles to people in need in sub Sa
EMS Offers ShopRunner to Online Customers
Eastern Mountain Sports has begun offering GSI Commerce's new ShopRunner service, which offers consumers unlimited free two-day shipping with no minimum order size, and free shipping on returns in exchange for a $79 annual membership fee…
SCARPA Selected as G.O.A. Vendor Partner
SCARPA has been accepted as a vendor partner by Grassroots Outdoor Alliance for for Fall 2011…
Longworth Industries Hires 5280 Marketing to Rep in Rockies
Longworth Industries, the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Polarmax, XGO and AYG technical base layers, has hired the 5280 Marketing Group to represent Polarmax and AYG products in the Rocky Mountain territory.
Tifosi Optics Hires deBin as VP of Marketing and PR
Tifosi Optics has hired Jerry deBin as vice president of marketing and public relations. He will provide strategic leadership to fuel Tifosi's continued growth in domestic and international markets…
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