Hydrapak appointed Jim Vernon as its new Sales Coordinator and David Kim the new Service Coordinator. Together they will help assist with the increased sales and communication activity created by the rapid growth of the Hydrapak brand in hydration packs a
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Gildan and LIG Fined by CSPC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said eight firms, including Life is Good and Gildan – agreed to pay a total of $320,000 to settle allegations that they failed to report to the CPSC that their children’s hooded sweatshirts or jackets wer
Deckers Ups Guidance on Strong Q1
Deckers Outdoor Corporation upped its full-year guidance after reporting net sales increased 34.4% to $97.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31. Growth of the UGG and Simple brands more than compensated for a dip in sales of Teva shoes. Gross mar
Optics Drive Double-Digit Gains at A.T. Cross
A.T. Cross said its consolidated sales for the first quarter increased 11.3% to $36.3 million on strong growth at its Costa del Mar sunglass business. Sales at the Cross Optical Segment, which included five days of sales from recently acquired Native Eyew
Nalge-Nunc Sued Over BPA in Nalgene Bottles
A California woman sued Nalge Nunc International Corp., claiming the company downplayed risks posed by the bisphenol A (BPA) in its Nalgene polycarbonate bottles, according to reports by Reuters and court records…
TomTom Sales Fall 10.8% in First Quarter
Netherlands-based TomTom said its revenues fell 10.8% to €264 million ($395.5mm) in the first quarter, compared to €296 million ($387.8mm) in the same period a year ago. The company said it expects Europe and North American PND markets will grow by more
Cybex Hits Double-Digit Growth Goals in Q1
Cybex International, Inc. said net income grew 18% in the first quarter ended March 29 on a 15% increase in net sales. CEO John Aglialoro said margins had improved from the fourth quarter, but that he was prepared to cut costs in coming quarters if needed
GSIC Could Lose Money from Operations in Fiscal 2008
GSI Commerce Inc. lowered its fiscal 2008 guidance for income from operations to a range of -$1.5 million to $1.5 million, from $3 million to $6 million forecast in mid-February. The e-commerce company said its loss from operations more than tripled to $1
Singtex Hires bluesign to Screen New Plant
Taiwanese textile maker Singtex Industrial Co., LTD will become the first textile maker to integrate bluesign standards into a new plant from the ground up. Singtex said it had contracted bluesign technologies ag to screen a new dyeing and finishing facil
Rawlings Elevates Three Sales Execs
Rawlings recently announced the promotion of three sales and marketing executives and a new HR chief. The changes reflect the new roles that each has taken since Jarden’s acquisition of K2 in the Fall of 2007…
Golf Warehouse Teams with Golf Channel for Amateur Tour
Online retailer The Golf Warehouse (TGW) has been selected as “Official Retailer” of the 2008 GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour with tournaments in 70 cities contested between more than 7,000 golfers…
Wolverine Names New CFO
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. named an executive with experience in the automobile and spirts industries as its new CFO. Don Grimes was appointed SVP, CFO and Treasurer, the company said Tuesday. He will join the company at the end of May and report directly
Hibbett Names VP of Merchandising Planning
Hibbett Sports, Inc. promoted three managers to VP positions in the areas of merchandising, legal and real estate. Jeff Gray, a 17-year veteran of Hibbett Sports, was promoted to VP of Real Estate and Michael McAbee to VP of Merchandise Planning…
Cuddl Duds Grants License for Socks
Mountain High Knitwear has acquired the sock and slipper license for Cuddl Duds, a warm underwear brand that is acclerating its licensing in a bid to cover more of the human body. The Cuddl Duds women’s sock collection will launch for Fall ’09, and will f
Mountain Biker Dies at Sea Otter Classic
A 48-year-old mountain biker died after colliding into an enbankment in the first ever fatality in the 18 years of the Sea Otter Classic in Monterrey, CA, SFgate.com reported today…
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