Out-Fit Challenge, following its debut last year, is expanding their 5K cross-country trail Mud Run targeting the LGBT community to other cities including Reno, San Francisco, Boston, New York City…
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Li and Fung Files Paperwork to Spin Off Global Brands
Li & Fung Limited took a step closer to spinning off its global brands and licensing segment Thursday when it filed an application to list shares of that business as a separate stock with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company also disclosed several ch
ATK Sporting Group Q1 Profits Soar on Price Increases
ATK reported fourth quarter sales at its Sporting Group, which it plans to spin off to shareholders later this year, increased 71 percent to $558 million compared to $326 million in the prior-year quarter. Organic sales increased 12 percent due to volume
National Footwear Cares Month Sets Benchmark for Industry Volunteerism
National Footwear Cares Month, the country’s first-ever industry-wide, month-long community service campaign, during April saw more than 6,500 employees from 100 footwear companies donate countless hours to dozens of national, regional and local non
Outdoor Foundation Survey Finds Youth Participation Held Steady in 2013
The Outdoor Foundation reports that a record number of Americans participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2013, according to its just released 2014 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. The report, which is based on an online survey of
Zappos Downtown Las Vegas Headquarters Certified LEED Gold
Zappos.com, Inc. has been awarded LEED Gold certification for New Construction and Major Renovation, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is also intern
J.C. Penney Posts Steep Loss in Q1
JC Penney Co. reported a loss of net loss of $352 million, or $1.15 a share, in the first quarter but it exceeded the $1.26 consensus expected by Wall Street. Same store sales increase 6.2 percent…
Ben Hogan to Return to Equipment Business
Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with Eidolon Brands…
Crocs Names Brand President, Continues Turnaround
Crocs Inc. named consumer brand management expert Andrew Rees president of the Crocs brand. Rees also will assume the role of principal executive officer until the company's search for a permanent chief executive officer is successfully concluded…
Colt Hosts Investor Conference Call on 2014 First Quarter Financials
Colt Defense LLC (the “Company”) announced that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss 2014 first quarter financial results…
Bregal Partners Wants to Invest $100M in Enthusiast Brands This Year
Bregal Partners, which acquired Shock Doctor last month, hopes to invest most of the $100 million it has set aside to invest in enthusiast consumer brands by the end of this year, according to Co-Founder and Managing Partner Robert Bergmann. The sporting
Allied Feather and Down to Offer Seminars at OR
Allied Feather & Down, a global supplier and processor of down within the home and outdoor industries, will kick off a series of global seminars for U.S. vendor partners, retailers and consumers at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August. The seminar
The Conservation Alliance Honors Outstanding Partners
Black Diamond Equipment, Eagles Nest Outfitters and The Forest Group have been selected as the winners of The Conservation Alliance Outstanding Partnership Award for 2014. The award recognizes member companies who go above and beyond in building relations
Burton Snowboards Promotes Rees to CEO Post
Burton Snowboards has promoted COO Mike Rees to the role of CEO. Rees, who has steadily taken on increasing responsibility at Burton over the last five years, will now be running day-to-day operations at the iconic snowboarding company…
Macy’s Reports 9 Percent Q1 Profit Gain
Macy’s, Inc.reported earnings of 60 cents per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014, the 13-week period ended May 3, 2014, an increase of 9 percent compared with earnings of 55 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2013. Based on exp
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