Lands’ End Announces CEO Succession Plan

Lands’ End, Inc. announced that Andrew McLean, president, International, at American Eagle Outfitters, would join Lands’ End as CEO-designate and as a member of its Board on November 1, 2022.

SylvanSport Expands Engineering Team 

SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based maker of camping trailers, rooftop tents and outdoor gear, announced it hired Brandon Miller as engineering director and VAST specialist to oversee its Engineering Department and procedures.

MeUndies Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

MeUndies, the Los Angeles-based underwear and loungewear company, hired Elizabeth Krause as chief marketing officer. Krause has over two decades of marketing experience working at brands including Speedo, Volcom, Fox Racing, and Oakley.

Gore-Tex Brand Campaign Showcases Commitment To Innovation, Performance And Responsibility

Timed with the introduction of Gore-Tex’s AW22 product launch, the company created its “Our Work Is Never Done” campaign showcasing four decades of innovation from Gore’s Fabrics Division.  The story outlines Gore’s journey “to develop its high-performing product technologies in durable, waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection.” The campaign ends with introducing new Gore-Tex products representing […]

Jack Wolfskin Introduces Zero Tape Technology In New Tapeless Jacket

 Jack Wolfskin, the technical and sustainable outerwear manufacturer, is continuing its sustainable product line with the Tapeless Jacket, available in Fall 2022. The Tapeless Jacket eliminates 60 feet of seam-seeling tape and introduces a new seam construction.  “Seam tape is the weakest component used in the production of waterproof outdoor apparel. The weight of the […]

Rothy’s Prevails In Infringement Lawsuit Against Birdies

Rothy’s Inc. announced that a federal court in the Northern District of California has entered a Consent Judgment in Rothy’s patent infringement lawsuit against Birdies, Inc., permanently enjoining and restraining Birdies from selling its infringing knit Blackbird shoes and any other products that infringe Rothy’s design patents asserted in the litigation.

Revo’s Launches Audio-Enhanced Smart Sunglasses

Revo launched its Revo Sonic audio sunglasses that let listeners field phone calls, listen to music and monitor fitness workouts with an optional app.  Three years in the making, the new frames combine Bluetooth audio technology with the brand’s signature NASA polarized lenses. The glasses feature RevoWhisper technology, which cancels out ambient noise while enhancing […]

Recall: Cervélo Bikes

Cervélo recalled about 2,043 model year 2022 R5 and Caledonia-5 bicycles and 182 ST31 LT replacement stems because the bike’s handlebars could slip in the stem and cause the rider to lose control.

August Retail Sales Supported By Job And Wage Gains Amid Continued Inflation

The National Retail Federation reported core retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, grew 0.1 percent in August from July and were up 8 percent unadjusted year-over-year. Consumers’ willingness to spend overcame inflation again in August as more jobs and higher wages helped ease some of the pressure of continuing high prices, the NRF said.