Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed a one-year contract to work with social enterprise technology provider Good World Solutions to facilitate direct communications with workers in its clothing supply chain via mobile technology.
Category: Outdoor
Bikes Belong Rebrands Under PeopleForBikes Banner
The non-profit advocacy group BikesBelong has rebranded under the name PeopleForBikes as part of a major expansion plan to bring clarity, simplicity, and power to the U.S. cycling movement. The rebranding was unveiled in Las Vegas during the opening day o
Woolrich to Launch Footwear Collection in Fall 2014
Woolrich Inc. has tapped Portland Product Werks (PPW), a team of footwear veterans, to launch its debut footwear collection in Fall 2014. The brand has signed a long-term, global licensing agreement with PPW to design, source and distribute premium footwe
Dick’s SG Details Growth Strategy to Reach $10 Billion in Sales by 2017
At its first-ever analyst day, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. presented a sales target of $10 billion by the end of fiscal 2017, representing a 5-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 11 percent from fiscal 2012 sales of $5.8 billio
Pendleton Woolen Mills Hires Meriwether Group
Pendleton Woolen Mills has hired Meriwether Group, a brand consulting firm and advisor. Meriwether is expected to explore new paths for growth for Pendleton within the U.S. and beyond, while preserving its celebrated American spirit and commitment to Oreg
Patagonia Adds Worn Wear Sections to Four Stores
Patagonia Inc. has expanded its sale of used Patagonia clothing from a trial in its Porland, OR store to full- blown “Worn Wear” sections within its stores in Portland, Seattle; Palo Alto and Chicago (Lincoln Park)…
Russell Brands Launches ‘Russell’ Collection at Walmart
Russell Brands, LLC, announced that its new performance men's collection, Russell, will launch at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com. The Russell line includes 50 performance items for men including tops such as fleece hoodies, bott
PGA TOUR Superstore Announces Grant to The First Tee of East Lake
PGA TOUR Superstore, based in Atlanta, has announced a $10,000 grant to The First Tee of East Lake to deliver educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf…
Hong Kong Economist Says TPP Threatens China’s Apparel and Footwear Sector
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council used its quarterly news conference Tuesday morning to warn that the rise of exclusive trade blocs such as the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) is threatening China’s export economy and could also hurt importers
Investor Consortium Recruits CEO for Billabong
Oaktree Capital Management and Centerbridge Partners have recruited a senior surf industry executive to run Billabong International should the struggling Australian company accept its turnaround offer, according to a report in the Australian publication F
Dick’s Adds New Features to Jersey Report
Dick’s Sporting Goods has updated and upgraded “Jersey Report,” with new advanced features to provide fans unparalleled insights into pro football jersey sales at Dick’s Sporting Goods nationwide and online…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Leases 30,000-s.f. to Consolidate Operations
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) has leased a new 30,000-square-foot warehouse to consolidate its two warehouses and all support functions. The transition is set to begin in October and be completed in time for the holiday season.
Puma Signs Jamaal Charles as Endorser
Puma announced a two-year partnership with professional football player Jamaal Charles who will represent the brand’s training category. Charles joins Minnesota wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, World’s Fastest Man Usain Bolt, soccer star M
Inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Sold Out
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association announced that registration for the inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summit has sold out. Two hundred executives from across the sports & fitness industry will gather for the event, September 25-26th, at the Four S
Newton Running Restructures Sales Team
Newton Running is restructuring its sales team to support the brand’s ambitious growth plans in the running specialty sector. Tom Curran, who began working for Newton as a regional account manager in 2008, has been named director of sales, Specialty
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