OrthoLite, a leading provider of insoles, announced the hire of Olivia Billingsley as sales manager, Premium. Billingsley’s expertise will further enhance OrthoLite’s collaborative efforts with brand partners such as Clarks, Kenneth Cole, Keds, Rockport and Michael Kors.
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Caleres Acquires Majority Stake In Blowfish Malibu
Caleres announced the company has acquired a controlling interest in Blowfish Malibu, a footwear brand that embraces the California lifestyle.
Yue Yuen’s Sales Climb 5.6 Percent In June
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Limited reported sales in June reached $777.3 million against $736.1 million a year ago, representing a gain of 5.6 percent.
Yue Yuen Obtains Fair Labor Association Accreditation
Yue Yuen’s parent, Pou Chen Group’s Social Compliance Program, obtained Fair Labor Association (FLA) accreditation, which recognizes the company’s achievement in improving workplaces.
RECALL: Camso Dirt To Snow Bike Conversion Kits
About 480 Camso dirt to snow bike conversion kits sold in the U.S. are being recalled, as well as 430 sold in Canada.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Exploring Hawaii
Dick’s Sporting Goods recently registered with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, an indication that the retailer may be exploring a location in Hawaii.
Wigwam Mills Extends Partnership With Coyote Peterson
Wigwam Mills Inc. extended its partnership with Coyote Peterson, adventurer, conservationist, videographer and host of the Brave Wilderness shows through 2018.
Federal Ammunition Launches Enhanced New Website
Federal Ammunition launched a new website with enriched content, action photos and engaging videos to enable online visitors to fully explore the world of hunting and shooting sports.
Randa Reiterates Commitment To Acquire Perry Ellis
Randa Accessories announced that the company has submitted a second letter to the special committee of the board of directors of Perry Ellis International that the company has lined up the financing commitments and has the brand-building capabilities to acquire Perry Ellis.
Topo Athletic Joins Conservation Alliance
The Conservation Alliance welcomed the company’s newest member, Topo Athletic.
WakaWaka Co-Founder Named Top Conscious Business Leader
The quarterly print magazine Conscious Company has named Maurits Groen, co-founder and co-CEO of WakaWaka, the maker of solar-powered flashlights and chargers, as one of the company’s Top Conscious Business Leaders 2018.
Delta Galil Completes Acquisition Of Eminence Group
Delta Galil Industries Ltd. completed the acquisition of Eminence SAS and the company’s subsidiaries, which includes leading French underwear brands for men, women and children: Eminence and Athena and the Italian brand Liabel.
Retail Reports Roundup
Studies arrived last week showing Nike and Patagonia ranking high for their reputations, Lululemon earning accolades for the company’s work environment, Amazon’s Prime Day driving BTS selling earlier, rising expectations for same-day delivery for holiday, retail-tech challenges for smaller retailers and more.
Retail Imports To Set New Record This Month
Driven by increasing consumer demand and rising retail sales, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set a new record this month even though new tariffs on goods from China just took effect, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
SFIA Partners With WFSGI
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is partnering with the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) to support the promotion of the WFSGI Compliance Labeling Requirements (CLR) Database, which will be operational in late July 2018.
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