Rack Room Shoes Supports Shoes That Fit Charity

This fall, Rack Room Shoes donated more than $555,000 to the national non-profit organization, Shoes That Fit. The family footwear retailer raised the funds through its annual Shoes That Fit campaign that provides children in need with new shoes for the s

Hundreds of IBDs Sign Up for PeopleForBikes POP Campaign

More than 715 bike retailers have signed up to participate in PeopleForBikes new retailer membership program since its launch at Interbike 2013. Instead of paying annual dues, retailer members now support PeopleForBikes by asking their customers to join a

PHIT America Announces Female Celebrity Ambassadors

PHIT America – the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the nation’s inactivity and obesity crisis – announced LPGA star Ryann O’Toole, USA Water Polo four-time Olympic medalist Heather Petri and USA Softball two-t

Patagonia to Offer Fair Trade-Certified Apparel in 2014

Patagonia Inc. announced plans to offer Fair Trade Certified apparel starting with nine styles in the Fall 2014 season. Most widely known as a certification for coffee or chocolate, Fair Trade USA has spent the past three years developing an apparel stand

Kohl’s to Open on Thanksgiving Day

Kohl's became the latest department store chain to announced plans to open its doors at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, kicking off its Black Friday event earlier than ever. Macy's and JC Penney announced similar moves…

Alliance For Bangladesh Worker Safety Provides Update

The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety released a list of Alliance member factories, adoped fire and building safety standards, and invested in on-the-ground staffing in Bangladesh in its ongoing effort to improve building and fire safety standards acr

Uvex Sports and Leisure Resumed Growth in Fiscal 2012/13

Uvex Winter Holdings GmBH & Co. reported that its Sports and Leisure Segment grew in fiscal 2012/13 for the first time in three years, with most of the growth coming from cycling and skiing. The Germany company expects sales to increase 4 to 5 percent in