Nike, The North Face, Vans, Patagonia, K2 Sports and Clif Bar were among more than 300 businesses across industries signing a letter urging president-elect Donald Trump and other world leaders to remain committed to the Paris agreement on climate change.
Category: Apparel

Adidas By Stella McCartney Reveals 2017 Line On ‘Triathlon’ Runway
“We wanted to meet the needs of the multifaceted and fitness-focused women of today, no matter what their choice of exercise,” said McCartney.

Sierra Trading Post Shifts Online Promotional Strategy
Outdoor consumers who have grown accustomed to Sierra Trading Post’s (STP) website touting consistent 60-, 70- and 80-percent off deals have begun hearing a different tune from the discount outdoor retailer.

Jordan Brand #TBTs To Space Jam With New Collection
As a throwback to the 1996 film Space Jam, Nike’s Jordan Brand will release a new collection that honors the movie’s 20th anniversary, along with a globally integrated campaign to introduce the movie to a new audience.
Rhone Apparel To Open Pop-Up At Chelsea Piers
The 600-square-foot space will open at Chelsea Piers’ Connecticut location on November 15 and remain open until spring 2017
LeftLane Sports Launches Redesigned Website
The updated website features more responsive design, enhanced filtering and menu options and faster purchasing.
RYU Partners With Vancouver Canucks
The partnership between the Vancouver-based retailer and the NHL team will include TV exposure and apparel sales.

Foot Locker Brings Back “Week of Greatness” Campaign
Foot Locker Inc. kicked off its fifth-annual “Week of Greatness” with five new spots featuring NFL quarterback Tom Brady, NBA forward Carmelo Anthony, rapper Ja Rule, NBA point guard Kyrie Irving, and European football stars Gareth Bale and Anthony Martial.

Academy Sports To Remain Closed On Thanksgiving
Academy Sports + Outdoors will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day and open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday.
New Balance Again Responds To Trump Controversy
New Balance issued another statement asserting that it “does not tolerate hate or bigotry in any form” after an alt-right website described New Balance as the “official shoes of white people.”

Dick’s Outperforms, But Gives Caution To Q4
While it’s gained a competitive advantage in the marketplace following other store closures, the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer gave a conservative fourth-quarter outlook that fell below Wall Street’s targets.

Greenpeace Identifies PFC Pollution Hotspots
The environmental watchdog identified locations in the U.S., Europe and China as global pollution hotspots of polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) widely used by industries, including active lifestyle brands.

Allied Certifies Down Supply Chain
Allied Feather & Down can now offer 100 percent of its supply chain as certified for the humane treatment for animals. But it’s still up to brands to pay the extra costs for the option.

Study: Consumers Will Spend $422 On Holiday Shopping
New research shows insight into how consumers shop during the holiday season, and whether small businesses are on their radar.

Mountain Khakis Names Flagship Store Manager
Steve Carpenter, a longtime Denver resident, brings 27 years of experience leading REI stores.