Weyco Group Inc. reported wholesale revenues at Bogs jumped 34 percent in the fourth quarter. Overall sales were $89.6 million, an increase of 12 percent compared to fourth quarter 2017 net sales of $80.3 million.
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Patagonia Hires Former General Counsel Of EPA
Patagonia said is has hired Avi Garbow, the Environmental Protection Agency’s longest-serving general counsel, as environmental advocie to “ensure we are doing everything we can to protect our planet.”
Firearms Background Checks Drop In February
FBI background checks, as adjusted by the NSSF, were down 12.8 percent in February to 1.11 million, a decrease of 12.8 percent compared to the February 2018 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.27 million.
Pertex Appoints Brian Loveless U.S. Sales Representative
Pertex has appointed former Marmot outerwear category manager Brian Loveless as U.S. sales representative for the brand’s fabrics and technologies.
Utah Cycle Shop Acquired By Robert DeMartini
Park City Bike Demos has been acquired by Robert DeMartini, the former CEO of New Balance who are recently appointed CEO of USA Cycling.
Harley-Davidson Acquires StaCyc
Harley-Davidson Inc. has acquired StaCyc, Inc., producer of the 12 and 16 EDRIVE, electric-powered two-wheelers specifically designed for kids.
Skateboarding Legend Andy Macdonald Partners With Extract Labs
CBD manufacturer Extract Labs and professional skateboarder Andy Macdonald will be partnering in 2019 to spread knowledge about the benefits of CBD to the action sports community.
Survey: March Madness Seen Boosting Employee Morale
In new research from global staffing firm Robert Half, 72 percent of senior managers said college basketball tournament activities have a positive impact on staff morale. More than half of survey respondents (52 percent) also see productivity benefits.
Planet Fitness Announces Development Partnership With Kohl’s
Planet Fitness Inc., the franchisor and operator of fitness centers, partnered with Kohl’s to initially open up to 10 Planet Fitness stores adjacent to select Kohl’s stores across the country in 2019 with the opportunity for additional locations in the future.
Fabric Technology … PrimaLoft Cross Core Insulation Series
Three new fabric technologies in PrimaLoft’s Cross Core Series will debut at retail Fall 2019. The CoreSeries of fabrics fuses PrimaLoft fibers with next-gen materials including silica aerogel, a material developed by NASA composed of more than 95-percent air. The lightweight insulation, when used in outerwear, is capable of holding up to extreme temperatures because […]
Lindsey Vonn Joins Under Armour’s Project Rock
Lindsey Vonn, a long-time Under Armour athlete who recently retired from competitive skiing, will join Team Project Rock alongside fellow Under Armour athlete, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, as a global ambassador for the Project Rock collection.
You Gotta Have Soul … SoulCycle Workout-Wear Debuts @ Nordstrom
SoulCycle is expanding the brand’s apparel line with a collection they call Soul. This is the first from the brand designed by their in-house design team. All of their previous collections have been created through partnerships and collaborations sold under the brand’s private label. The Soul collection is the first to be sold at Nordstrom. I believe […]
Vail Resorts Introduces Flexible Ski Pass
Vail Resorts Inc. on Tuesday introduced the Epic Day Pass, a customizable pass for skiers and riders who may not need the unlimited skiing offered by traditional season passes.
Belle Intl Hires Underwriters For IPO For Sportswear Unit
Belle International, the Chinese footwear retailer, has hired Bank of America Merrell Lynch to help prepare for a Hong Kong listing of its sportswear business this year, sources told Reuters.
Target’s Q4 Comps Climb 5.3 Percent
Target Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings rose 12.5 percent on an adjusted basis and exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. Fourth quarter comps grew 5.3 percent on traffic growth of 4.5 percent.
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