Repreve Kicks off National Recycling Challenge in Charlotte

Unifi Inc. said school kids in Charlotte, NC collected nearly 200,000 plastic bottles during a 10-day recycling challenge to create enough Repreve yarn to make 8,000 Repreve-based Patagonia Jackets, 100,000 t-shirts or 25,000 pairs of pants.
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Asics Revenues Climb in First Half

With healthy performances in the Americas and Europe, Asics Corp. reported sales on an adjusted basis grew 22.1 percent in the half ended Sept. 30, to ¥265.1 billion ($2.3 billion). On a currency-neutral (c-n) basis, revenues rose 13.8 percent. The better

AAI Partners with AirTrack Factor

American Athletic, Inc. (AAI), the leading U.S. manufacturer of gymnastics apparatus, announced a U.S. distribution partnership with AirTrack Factory, which specializes in air tight, inflatable products specifically designed for the world of elite sports

WSS to Expand to Las Vegas

WSS, the California-based neighborhood footwear retailer, is hosting a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 15 starting at 10:00 a.m. to commemorate its arrival to Las Vegas…

Mountain Hardwear Brings Ueli Steck to States

Mountain Hardwear is sponsoring a speaking tour featuring legendary speed climber and Mountain Hardwear athlete, Ueli Steck. Steck will share stunning photos and accounts from his record-setting climbs of some of the world’s highest peaks with audi

Gaiam Doubles Spri Sales, Recruits Athleta Designer in Q2

Gaiam Inc. reported revenue increased 14.2 percent in the third quarter, fueled by big gains in sales of its Restore and Spri exercise accessories. The Boulder, CO. yoga, fitness and wellness company also disclosed that it hired one of Athleta's seni