Kamik, a division of Genfoot Inc., expanded its product development team and marketing department to support the growth of the company in 2014 and beyond…
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Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Sales Expand 24 Percent
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported net sales from continuing operations for the second quarter increased $831,000 or 24.2 percent to $4.3 million compared to $3.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2013…
Lids to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Headquarters
Hat World, Inc., joined by Indiana Governor Mike Pence, announced the company’s plans to expand its headquarters and distribution operations in central Indiana, creating up to 758 new jobs by 2025. The homegrown-Hoosier company, which manufactures a
Bass Pro Shops Opens New Bristol, CT Store
The grand opening of the Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Bristol, TN, expected to be the one of the company’s biggest, kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m…
Wilson Golf Expands Sales Force
In direct response to its sustained growth in iron and golf ball market shares over the past twelve months, Wilson Golf has expanded its sales force by recruiting six new territory managers across the United States…
Tail Activewear Collaborates with Chris Evert
Legendary tennis star Chris Evert and Tail Activewear collaborated on a new line of women's tennis and active clothing. Inspired by Evert, the new line will be branded “Chrissie by Tail” or “Chrissie” and will be distributed exclusively by Tail Activ
Converse Exits Sears
Converse has pulled its product from Sears stores, according to a report in Crain's Chicago…
MusclePharm Signs Deal With Johnny Manziel
MusclePharm Corporation signed a multi-year endorsement deal with former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL first-round draft pick Johnny Manziel…
Gildan Q3 Impacted by Capacity Constraints
Gildan Activewear reported healthy double-digit gains in both its Printwear and Branded Apparel segments in the third quarter ended July 6. But its bottom line was impacted by transitional manufacturing inefficiencies and capacity constraints to fully ser
GoPro Reports Wider Loss in First Report After IPO
GoPro, in its first earnings release as a public company, reported a loss of $19.8 million, or 24 cents a share, for the second quarter – almost four times bigger than the $5.1 million loss, or 6 cents, from a year earlier. The wider loss reflects a hike
Belk Appoints President and Chief Merchandising Officer
Belk appointed David Zant to president and chief merchandising officer, effective Aug. 11. He replaces Kathryn Bufano, who was just named CEO at The Bon-Ton Stores…
Delta Apparel’s President Resigns
On July 28, 2014, Steven E. Cochran notified Delta Apparel Inc. of his decision to resign from his position as president and chief operating officer of the company, effective immediately, according to a 10K filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission
Gildan Activewear’s Q3 Earnings Flat
Gildan Activewear reported sales in the third quarter amounted to $693.8 million, up 12.9 percent from the year-ago quater. Net earnings were basically flat at $116.0 million, or 94 cents per share, compared with net earnings of $115.8 million, or 94 cent
Target Hires Former Pepsi Exec as CEO
Target Corporation named seasoned retail and consumer products veteran Brian Cornell as its next chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer, effective Aug. 12. Cornell, 55, most recently served as the chief executive officer of PepsiCo
Super.natural Appoints North American Sales Directors
Super.natural, a maker of natural and synthetic blended performance apparel, hired Troy Ballard as director of sales in the United States and announced Robbie Stevens will take on the same position in Canada…
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