Under Armour announced the addition of NFL superstar Arian Foster to its roster of world-class athletes. As part of the multiyear deal, Foster will be featured in 2012 national marketing campaigns for the brand's innovative performance apparel, footw
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ACK Keeps Houston Store Open After Fire
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) said that thanks to hard work by employees and volunteers, it never had to close a Houston store damaged during a fire. The rear third of the store, located at 5822 Bissonnet, suffered extensive…
Costa Sunglasses Names Head of Prescription Division
Costa Sunglasses recently welcomed Renato Cappuccitti as director of sales for its Rx sun lens division…
Marine Starts Cross-Country Journey on ElliptiGO Bike
ElliptiGO, Inc., creators of the world’s first elliptical bike, announced that 71-year-old former Marine Rick Hermelin has begun his journey of running on an ElliptiGO from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina to the Marin
SOLE Sponsors 2012 SRAM Gold Rusch Tour
Sole has sponsored pro mountainbike rider Rebecca Rusch on her 2012 SRAM Gold Rusch Tour, which seeks to boost female participation in the sport through seven worldwide…
Spy Losses More than Double in 2011 Amid Signs Core Brand it Gaining Traction
Net losses at Spy Inc. more than doubled in 2011 as it cleared out inventory of slow selling licensed brands at little or no margin and ramped up investing its core Spy Optic brand of sunglasses and ski goggles. However, the Carlsbad, CA company said it r
Lululemon’s Q4 Earnings Soar on 26 Percent Comp Hike
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings rose 34.1 percent in the fourth quarter on a 26 percent comparable store gain. Overall revenues in the period jumped 51.4 percent to $371.5 million. Direct to consumer revenue increased 103.6 percent to $50.1 mil
Boreas, Alite Co-host Reception in San Francisco
Boreas and Alite Designs, two San Francisco company that make backpacks and other adventure travel and outdoor gear, are co-hosting Friday (March 23) a 2012 Product & Showroom Launch Party at their shared space at 2505 Mariposa Street in the Mission…
Gander Mountain Opening Smaller-Format Concept
Gander Mountain Co. is planning to open a 52,000-square-foot store in Valdosta, GA, that’s expected to serve as a model for a smaller concept to reach small-to-mid-size markets across the country…
Li and Fung 2011 Sales Get Boost from Acquisitions, Rising Asian Consumerism
Supply chain giant Li & Fung Limited reported sales grew 26 percent in 2011 as it brought on a slew of acquisitions to bolster its global sourcing capabilities for western retailers and began tapping Asia's growing demand for consumer goods. Even aft
PVH Corp. to Spend $1MM to Improve Factory Safety in Bangladesh
PVH Corp. has agreed to spend up to $1 million to improve fire and building safety in Bangladesh’s ready-to-wear apparel industry more than a year after more than a dozen workers perished in a fire at a locked factory it had used to make Tommy Hilfi
REI Names Former Urban Outfitter Exec as New CFO
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) has hired retail and outdoor industry veteran Eric Artz as its next chief financial officer in May. Artz, who will assume the role in May, comes to REI from Urban Outfitters, Inc. and spent 17 years at VF Corp…
Downeast Bicycle Specialists Picks up Küat Racks
Küat Racks, makers of lightweight, stylish and easy-to-use racks, has begun distributing to independent bicycle dealers through Downeast Bicycle Specialists…
Lenzing Group Says Shift From Cotton Boosts Rayon Sales
The Lenzing Group of Germany attributed record 2011 results to growing sales and higher prices of its Modal and Tencel fibers as apparel brands shifted to wood-based, or cellulosic, fibers to mitigate the impact of rising cotton costs…
Nike Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates as North America Sales Gain
Nike, Inc. reported earnings rose 7.4 percent to $560 million, or $1.20 a share, as continued strong top-line growth and SG&A expense leverage more than offset the impact of a lower gross margin and a higher effective tax rate. Revenues jumped 15.1 percen
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