W. L. Gore & Associates said it could increase the percentage of bluesign approved laminates it offers for consumer garments from 20 percent that are available for Fall/Winter 2013 to 50 percent in the next three years depending on the success Gore’
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Zumiez January Comp Sales up 10.8 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 28 increased 19.2 percent to $31.8 million, compared to $26.7 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011. The action sports retailers said comparable store sales incre
Under Armour Amplifies Ultimate Intern Team Search
Under Armour, Inc. is building upon the success of their 2011 “Ultimate Intern” search and expanding the program to offer five college student candidates an opportunity to join the brand this summer as part of the “Ultimate Intern Team.” Students can appl
Amer Sports Turns in Solid 2011 Performance Despite Disappointing Fourth Quarter
Amer Sports boosted sales by 8 percent and EBIT excluding non-recurring items by 26 percent in 2011 even as it continued to bulk up its softgoods and retail operations and move its Fitness segment back toward profitability. The gains came despite a disapp
Johnson Health Tech, Sees 26 Percent Revenue Gain in 2011
Johnson Health Tech, Inc. (JHT), manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and Livestrong Fitness equipment, said sales rose 26 percent in 2011. Global commercial sales, led by the Matrix Fitness brand, increased by 37 percent i
Shaun White to Sponsor GoPro
GoPro, maker of the cameras and producer of some of today's most engaging sports programming, added Shaun White, two-time Olympic gold and thirteen-time X Games gold medal winner, to its world class lineup of ski and snowboard athletes…
Amer Sports Net Sales Down 5 Percent in Q4 on Weaker Winter Sports Sales
Amer Sports said net sales and EBIT rose 9 and 26 percent respectively to all-time highs in 2011 on the strength of footwear and winter sports. The gains came despite the late winter, which caused net sales at the Finnish sporting goods giant to slip 5 pe
Hibbett Sports CFO Retiring in June
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced that Gary A. Smith, senior vice president and CFO, is retiring from the sporting goods retail chain effective June 1, 2012…
Columbia Sportswear Appoints New Apparel Chief
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Adrienne Moser as vice president of global apparel merchandising and design for the Columbia brand, succeeding Sue Parham who has left the company to pursue other interests…
MEC Names Amy Roberts Social Compliance Manager
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) announced that Amy Roberts has joined the outdoor retailer as its new social compliance manager. Roberts joins the retailer from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), where she was instrumental in advancing the OIA Eco Ind
Sperry Top-Sider Expands Brand Beyond Footwear
Sperry Top-Sider announced that it has signed five new license agreements to expand Sperry Top-Sider branded products in such new areas as belts, bags, hosiery, eyewear, swimwear and cover-ups, headwear, scarves, gloves and shoe care, among others. The ne
Bern Unlimited Appoints VP of Sales
Bern Unlimited, the maker of ski and snowboard helmets, announced that it has named former Salomon/Bonfire Sales Manager Rob McCutcheon as its new global VP of sales…
Rugged Bear to Return to Stores in July Via Six Licensees
Rugged Bear branded clothing, footwear and other softgoods will reappear on store shelves in July, although it will now be made by six different companies under licensing agreements granted by TRB Acquisitions, which acquired the brand's assets in ba
Super Bowl Spending Expected to Break Records
According to a new survey by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association conducted by BIGinsight, consumer spending for the Super Bowl will reach an all-time high, with the average game-watcher expected to shell out $63.87 on related merchandise, app
Retiring Lindsay Stewart Leaving WFSGI Board
Lindsay Stewart, vice president, general counsel & corporate affairs of Nike Inc. will retire from his employment and therefore resign from his role as WFSGI Board member as per January 2012. He will be replaced on SFSGI's board by 47-yearsold Hilary
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