As a result of increased quality standards, performance testing and consumer satisfaction, Thule Inc. is ringing in the new year with a limited lifetime warranty for all Thule products purchased in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, effective January
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Gramicci Parent Acquires New Apparel Company
Indosheen, Inc., a provider of knitwear design and sourcing services to the apparel trade, is being positioned for additional expansion by Buxbaum Group, the Calabasas, Calif.-based turnaround investor…
Everlast Launches Footwear in Europe
Everlast Worldwide Inc. expanded its licensing relationship with Globus Trading Group GmbH, based in Nuremberg, Germany. As a result of the signing of a new agreement, Globus will serve as Everlast's licensee for footwear in Continental Europe, exclu
New Era Launches ‘Cap of the World’ Program
New Era Cap Co., Inc., will join the ranks of “United Nations, Live Aid and Up With People” with the development of a unique way to bring cultures around the world just a little bit closer — one hat and one head at a time — with the launch of the “Offic
Dunham Launches New Ad Campaign
Dunham's created a new ad campaign for 2006. The “Hero” print ad campaign will highlight the brand's comfort story and “dedication to providing the outdoor enthusiast with the best fitting, most comfortable product possible.” According to the co
Hi-Tec Inks New Tennis Sponsorship
Hi-Tec Sports signed a new contract securing the Europe’s number 2 Men’s Singles Player Kenneth Jonassen. A native of Denmark, Jonassen will make his debut with Hi-Tec at the Copenhagen Masters Tournament between 27th and 29th December and is looking to
Smith Extends Brand into Helmets
Smith Optics is entering the helmet category with a full line of snow sports helmets for the 2006/2007 winter season. Smith will combine the function of goggle and helmet performance. Smith has entered into a long-term agreement working directly with a
Polartec Challenge Recipients Announced
Malden Mills announced the winners of the 2006 Polartec Challenge. The winners are Steve Graepel, Nico Mailaender, Warren McDonald and Kelly Cordes. Graepel will travel with partner Gabe Rogel into Alaska’s Fairweather Range. Mailander will navigate a fol
Wade Davis to Speak at Conservation Alliance Membership Meeting
Wade Davis, an anthropologist and National Geographic
Explorer-in-Residence, will be the guest speaker at the Conservation Alliance membership meeting at OR Winter Market. Davis will discuss the loss of native cultures and how conservation can help save c
Report: Online Spending Jumps 30% Over Holiday Season
The Goldman, Sachs & Co., Nielsen//NetRatings and Harris Interactive fifth annual Holiday eSpending Report revealed that online holiday shopping totaled $30.1 billion, excluding travel, during the 2005 holiday season – October 29 – December 23. This seaso
Darn Tough Vermont Adds New Sales Agencies
Darn Tough Vermont made some additions to its independent sales force. Brandywine River Representatives will handle Metro New York, Long Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Pemba Serves will handle Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, M
Russell Cuts 2005 Sales Guidance; Will Announce Restructuring
Russell Corporation does not expect to achieve its previous fiscal year 2005 sales and earnings guidance. Sales for 2005 are now expected to be between $1.425 and $1.445 billion, and the Company is not providing new earnings guidance at this time. Additio
Harris Interactive: Customer Service Drives Holiday Sales
The holiday shopping season is the opportunity for retailers to make up for slower sales in previous months. However, because economists predicted a slower holiday season due to rising energy costs and discount competitors, savvy retailers have increased
Nordica Hires Pritz for Service Team
Nordica USA announced the hiring of Travis Pritz to the position of Subaru Nordica Service Team member for the Midwest region of the USA. The Subaru Nordica Service Team (SNST) are dedicated servicemen placed in key ski markets throughout the USA focused
OR Winter Market is Sold Out
2006 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market will feature over 670 exhibiting companies across a record 277,500 square feet of floor space. With close to 20 new exhibitors, Winter Market is completely sold out for the first time in its 17-year history and has gro
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