Ugg has partnered with Pendleton Woolen Mills on a limited edition collection for for Fall/Winter 2014. The range includes three men's and four women's footwear silhouettes and one women's handbag…
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Altamont Capital Invests in HUF Worldwide
Altamont Capital Partners has made an investment in HUF Worldwide, Inc., a leading skate and streetwear brand. HUF was founded by professional skateboarder, Keith Hufnagel, who opened 5 boutique skateboard and apparel retail stores…
Icebreaker Partners with the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival
Icebreaker announced a two-year partnership with the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, which kicks off with this year’s event Nov. 1-9, 2014. The festival hosts filmmakers, authors, athletes and brands from the outdoor industry during a nine-da
Toms to Open Portland Store
Toms, known for donating a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair that it sells, will open a store in Portland later this month…
NYC Marathon Winners Wore Adidas Boost
Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany won the 44th New York City Marathon wearing the Adizero Adios Boost 2 with a time of 2:10:59 for Kipsang and 2:25:07 for Keitany…
Burton Alters Approach to SIA Snow Show
This January in Denver, Burton Snowboards is changing the game during the industry’s largest trade show with a new approach to product and brand activations both on and off the SIA Snow Show floor. First up, at the SIA Snow Show, Burton will have th
Chegg Partners with Fanatics
Chegg, billed as the “world's largest student-focused internship marketplace,” is teaming up with Fanatics, a the fan apparel website, to deliver a broad assortment of college gear to more students and recent grads…
Varsity Brands to be Acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners
Varsity Brands, the parent of BSN Sports and Herff Jones, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investment group led by Charlesbank Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm. Varsity Brands' senior leadership will remain
Fjällräven Launches First American Campaign
Swedish heritage brand Fjällräven unveiled its first North American advertising campaign. Photographed and filmed by renowned artist, surfer and outdoorsman Chris Burkard…
Golf Rounds Lose Ground in September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds during September on a national level declined 2.3 percent in September 2014 compared to September 2013…
CenterStone Technologies Unveils Visual Guided Merchandising Product
CenterStone Technologies, Inc., the international developer of Web-based B2B e-commerce software, introduced a new guided merchandising platform, with new capabilities for branded suppliers, their sales reps and retail buyers. Through this platform, know
Adidas Announces Movember Partnership
Adidas has become an official partner of The Movember Foundation. The global organization is committed to generating funds and raising awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health…
Crocs Turnaround Stalls in China
Crocs’ restructuring efforts started to show some pay offs in the Americas and Europe. Unfortunately, its business in China worsened. Operating earnings tumbled 93.8 percent in the third quarter to $1.1 million after $17.4 million in restructuring a
Sturm, Ruger Q3 Profits Tumble
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported net earnings tumbled 76.3 percent to $6.78 million, or 34 cents a share. Revenues fell 42.5 percent to $98.3 million. The sales decline was attributed to the reduction in overall consumer demand as well as retailers b
Boot Barn Prices IPO
Boot Barn Holdings, a western apparel and footwear retailer with 158 stores in the US, raised $80 million in its initial public offering. The company offered 5 million shares at $16, the high end of its $14-$16 price range…
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