Over the next four years, Hi-Tec and its uniform brand Magnum will be the official suppliers of both outdoor and indoor training footwear to the British military…
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Vasque to Sponsor Outsiders Ball
Vasque is teaming up with the Outdoor Foundation and its Outdoor Nation program as a founding/platinum sponsor of the Outsiders Ball, to be held July 30 at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City. Former Vasque President, Bill Sweasy is a chair on the host
Vasque Signs On As Founding/Platinum Partner for Outsiders Ball
Vasque has teamed up with the Outdoor Foundation and its Outdoor Nation program as a Founding/Platinum Sponsor of the Outsiders Ball, which will be held July 30 at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City…
NRF Applauds New East And Gulf Coast Port Contract
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement today from Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold on the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) vote approving a new, long-term master labor contract cov
Puma Signs Aaron Hernandez As Training Endorser
Puma announced a two-year partnership with professional football player Aaron Hernandez to become a face of the brand’s training category. New England tight end Hernandez will be part of a roster of athletes from a variety of sport backgrounds…
Customs and Border Protection Updates Impact of Sequestration on Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has updated information regarding the impact of sequestration on its operations at ports, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association…
Noble Biomaterials Acquires Manufacturer
Noble Biomaterials Inc., the global leader in bacterial management solutions and manufacturer of X-Static silver fiber technology, today announced the acquisition of Carolina Silver, LLC, a full-service manufacturer of silver-based fabric, yarn and fiber.
Franklin Retail Solutions Hires Two Account Managers
Franklin Retail Solutions of Boulder, CO has hired Travis Percival and Chantel Ellerington as account managers…
Big City Mountaineers Expects to Raise $250,000 with Backpacker Readers
Big City Mountaineers (BCM), a non-profit that provides critical life skills in under-resourced urban youth through wilderness mentoring expeditions, will raise over $250,000 from a series of Mt. Whitney Summit for Someone (SFS) fundraising climbs April 1
Crocs Named Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year
Crocs, Inc. was named the Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year at the UK Footwear Industry Awards ceremony in Birmingham, England…
Lenzing Publishes New Sustainability Report
The Lenzing Group published “Focus Sustainability – Taking Responsibility for Our Business,” a report focusing on its core fiber business, which accounts for 90 percent of the company's consolidated sales…
Xenith Opens New Production Facility
Xenith, LLC, the Massachusetts-based football helmet manufacturer announced the opening of their new, state-of-the-art assembly, reconditioning and product development facility located in Tewksbury, MA. The 60,000 square foot facility provides increased c
Toms’ 6th Annual One Day Without Shoes To Take Place On April 16
On Tuesday, April 16, Toms will ask the world to go without shoes for its anticipated annual One Day Without Shoes event. This is the day each year that Toms raises awareness about children's health and education. Events will take place globally in
First North American Exhibition to Look at the History of Sneaker Culture
The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto announced its newest exhibition, Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture, opening to the public on Apr. 25. Out of the Box is the first exhibition in North America to showcase the history of sneaker culture…
Zumiez’s March Comps Increase 2.1 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Apr. 6, 2013 increased 19.7 percent to $61.0 million, compared to $50.9 million for the five-week period ended March 31, 2012. The company's comparable store sales increased 2.