The trade organization will make the decision by the end of June to move from its current Washington D.C. metro location in McLean, VA to one of “two snow industry hubs” out West.
Category: Apparel
More Than Two Million Pledged to Run on Global Running Day
More than two million people from more than 165 countries pledged to run on Global Running Day on June 1. From New York to New Zealand, there were scheduled to be running events and activities taking place across the country and around the world. The first-ever Million Kid Run.
Perry Ellis Appoints COO
Perry Ellis International Inc. appointed David Enright as chief operating officer.
SFIA ‘Start-Up Challenge’ Deadline Extended
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has extended its submissions deadline for the inaugural ‘Start-Up Challenge’, which will take place at the 2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit (ILS) in Denver, CO, September 14-15, 2016.
Peak Signs Matthew Dellavedova
Peak, the Chinese athletic footwear brand, signed Matthew Dellavedova, the back-up point guard of the Cleveland Cavaliers, to a three-year endorsement deal.
Club Ride Rolls Out New Sales Force Structure
Club Ride hired four new ‘Regional Territory Managers’ that will be outfitted with CRA-branded sprinter vans to showcase the company’s current and upcoming collections.
The Buckle’s Sales Drop in May
The Buckle Inc. reported comparable store net sales decreased 11.0 percent in May.
Levi Strauss’ Fellowship Program Aims for More Sustainability in Apparel Industry
Levi Strauss & Co. launched its Collaboratory, an annual fellowship program for socially and environmentally conscious entrepreneurs who see design and sustainability as inextricably linked, and are working to create a more sustainable apparel industry.
Body Labs: Returns of Online Apparel and Footwear Sapping Retail Profits
Body Labs estimated that up to a quarter of apparel and footwear acquired online in the United States last year was returned due to sizing issues.

Lululemon Founder Criticizes Board, Calls For Changes
In an open letter to shareholders released Wednesday, Lululemon Athletica Inc founder Chip Wilson criticized the retailer’s board, calling for annual election of the entire board to make directors more accountable for the company’s performance.
Textile Exchange Refutes PETA Claims
The Textile Exchange said a video published last week by PETA showing Chinese farmers live plucking geese for down was not filmed at farms certified to the Responsible Down Standard embraced by many outdoor brands.
Cycling Sports Group Promotes Dredge to Retail Post
Cycling Sports Group named Kelly Dredge Senior Experiential and Retail Marketing Manager for its North America Region…
Aeropostale Gains Star Athletes for Back-to-school Denim Campaign
Aeropostale Inc., a specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, entered a partnership with Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman and U.S. Men’s Soccer Star DeAndre Yedlin for its 2016 back-to-school denim campaign.
Schoeller Welcomes New U.S. Communications Director
Schoeller Textil AG, a global textile solutions brand, welcomed Eleanor Sachs to communications director for Schoeller USA.
GracedByGrit Hosts Santa Barbara Pop-up Shop
GracedByGrit, a San Diego, CA-based woman’s activewear brand, is hosting its second pop-up shop in Santa Barbara. The shop will be open for three consecutive weekends.