HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, reported significantly higher second-quarter 2013 earnings and margins on 2 percent net sales growth…
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OIA Announces New Board of Directors
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced its newly elected 2013-2014 board of directors and selected Jennifer Mull, CEO of Backwoods, Inc., as its chair. Zohar Ziv, President and COO of Deckers Corp. was elected as 1st vice chair; Casey Sheahan, CEO o
Garmin’s Outdoor and Fitness Segments See Revenue Growth in Q2
Garmin Ltd. said revenues at its Outdoor segment grew 6 percent to $106.9 million in the second quarter compared to last year. The company's Fitness segment revenues increased 3 percent in the second quarter to $84.2 million…
Jones Group Sees Q2 Revenues Dip
The Jones Group Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter of 2013 were $846 million, as compared with $855 million for the second quarter of 2012…
BikeRoar.com Curates Products from IBDs
BikeRoar has added features into its website that allow consumers to search for cycling products, then compare not only their specifications but their pricing from multiple Independent Bicycle Dealers (IBD’s)…
Federal Judge Rules Fed Set Swipe Fee Limits Improperly
Retailers won a significant legal battle Wednesday, when a federal judge threw out the Federal Reserve’s regulations governing swipe fees, saying the Fed disregarded congressional intent and “inappropriately” inflated debit card transact
Unifi Partners to Provide New Source of US Made Repreve Fibers
Unifi, Inc. has agreed to sell Repreve chips to South Carolina-based Palmetto Synthetics, LLC for conversion into Repreve branded staple fiber. The arrangement will provide the textile industry with another option for acquiring NAFTA and Berry Amendment c
Notogroup Awarded B Corp Certification
Notogroup, a Portland-based, national executive search firm, has been awarded B Corp certification after undergoing a comprehensive examination of its business practices, by the nonprofit B Lab. Companies that are designated B Corps meet high standards fo
GTM Sportswear Partners with UYFL
GTM Sportswear, a provider in custom-embellished team uniforms, warm-ups and practice apparel, and United Youth Football and Cheer (UYFL) announced a strategic three-year partnership. GTM will be the preferred apparel supplier for all UYFL spirit teams st
OIA Presents Chairman’s Award to Sustainability Leaders
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) presented its Chairman’s Award to five individuals who have been instrumental in solidifying the industry’s global leadership in corporate responsibility. In a ceremony on the eve of the Outdoor Retailer Summ
SKLZ Appoints Enge as New President
SKLZ announced that Brian Enge will be assuming the role of president at the company. Enge was most recently an executive at The Active Network and known for his successful tenure as CEO of Zoot Sports…
Teva Picks Up Momentum and Heat to Amplify Communications
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor, has selected two agencies to help the brand increase its awareness and reach in the outdoor market and beyond. Momentum Media PR has been tapped as the brand’s public relations agency of record, and Heat has been
Teva Hires Lorie Pointer as New Product Line Manager
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., appointed Lorie Pointer as senior product line manager at Teva for its water category of men’s, women’s and kids footwear. Pointer joins Teva after her work with Brown Shoe Co.'s Ryka brand…
Yeti Coolers Names Corey Maynard as VP of Marketing
Yeti Coolers has hired the marketer behind Gerber Lengendary Blades' partnership with Bear Grylls and the AMC's TV series The Walking Dead as its new VP of marketing. Corey Maynard will oversee brand development, product line management, e-comme
OIA Industry Breakfast Presented by The North Face to Explore Future of Retail
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) will kick off its Outdoor Retail of the Future project at the OIA Industry Breakfast Wednesday morning at the Outdoor Retailer show. The breakfast, which is presented by The North Face, is free and open to all show atten
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