Smartwool Rolls Out Advocacy Efforts

Throughout the holiday season, Smartwool is pledging to donate to Protect Our Winters and SOS Outreach. At the same time, Smartwool employees are tackling hands-on projects to show their support for Colorado families experiencing food insecurity, members of the military serving overseas, and underserved youth around the country.

FLA Re-Accredits New Balance

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) announced the reaccreditation of the New Balance social compliance program, confirming that the company has policies and practices in place to monitor and remediate labor abuses in its global supply chain.

Tilly’s Q3 Profits Slide On Calendar Shift

Tilly’s reported third-quarter earnings fell 27.3 percent in the third quarter due to a calendar shift and landed at the low-end of guidance. Comps rose 4.3 percent, also at the lower end of guidance.

Patagonia To Donate $10 Million From Tax Cut To Environmental Causes

This holiday season, Patagonia said it is giving away the $10 million in unplanned cash the company saw as a result of last year’s “irresponsible” tax cut. According to the company, the tax cut was not only a windfall for the oil and gas industry but will also open up 19 million acres of Alaska’s wildlife refuge.

PHIT Act Awaits Senate Vote

The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 25, behind bipartisan support, now awaits a vote in the Senate.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Guidance After EPS Beat

Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. on Wednesday raised full-year 2018 earnings per diluted share guidance to $3.15 to $3.25 from the previous range of $3.02 to $3.20 earnings per share after reporting a strong third quarter ended November 3.