As part of footwear retailer WSS’ commitment to giving back to the communities they serve, WSS president Mark J. Archer, and company executives presented a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club Cheryl Green Community Youth Center in Torrance…
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Pow Gloves Adds New Reps
Pow Gloves has established five new sales territories to lead the brand into its 13th season and next phase of growth…
Unifi’s Q2 Profits Leap
Unifi, Inc. reported net income jumped 46.9 percent in its second quarter ended Dec. 28, to $9.4 million, or 52 cents a share, from $6.4 million, or 34 cents, a year ago. Revenues grew 1.6 percent…
Luxottica Reports Strong Q4 Gains from North America
Luxottica Group reported the appreciation of the dollar drove net sales up 13.4 percent, or 7.9 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms, to €1.87 billion in the fourth quarter. On an adjusted basis, net sales grew by 14.9 percent (+9.3 percent c-n).
Gore Named Oeko-Tex “January 2015 Company of the Month”
The Fabrics Division of W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) was voted “January 2015 Company of the Month” by Oeko-Tex for its sustainability program. Oeko-Tex launched this campaign to recognize textile companies for their ongoing commitment to pro
USA Triathlon Names Three New Directors
USA Triathlon . announced Staci Brode, Ben Collins and Joel Rosinbum as the newest members of the organization’s 12-member Board of Directors. The trio recently began their terms of service…
Marmot and Grassroots Retailers Raise $10,000 for Conservation Alliance
Marmot and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced that their fall 2014 partnership to raise $10,000 for the Conservation Alliance was a success…
NOCSAE Third-Party Certification To Take Effect This Month
This month the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) will begin requiring third-party certification for athletic equipment to meet NOCSAE standards, in accordance with ANSI/ISO national and international guidelines…
Vista Outdoors Shares to Begin Trading Feb. 10
Alliant Techsystems Inc. set the record date for the spin-off of its Sporting Group business to ATK stockholders as Feb. 2, which means regular trading in the new company – Vista Outdoors – should begin Feb. 10…
Mountainsmith Honors Pinnacle Outdoor as Sales Agency of the Year
Mountainsmith named Pinnacle Outdoor Group as its 2014 Sales Agency of the Year and recipient of its Anvil Award. Hal Ellms, Ben Winther and Sarah Maher, have earned the accolade for their work in New England…
Icebreaker Appoints Canadian Sales Manager
Icebreaker announced that Bill Redford will join the brand as national sales manager for Canada. He has previously worked for Fox Canada, Adidas-Salomon, Nike and Quiksilver in the region…
Champion Athleticwear Partners with Urban Outfitters on Collection
Champion Athleticwear launched Champion Select, a line created exclusively for Urban Outfitters, in partnership with three directional designers curated by the Capsule Show. The collaboration brings to life a modern interpretation of the Champion brand as
Homeschool Outerwear Hires Three Sales Reps
Homeschool Outerwear of Portland, OR has hired three sales representatives in key regions effective Dec. 1, 2014.
Marker Völkl to Acquire Dalbello
Marker Völkl, a unit of Jarden Corp.'s Outdoor segment, entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Dalbello Group, a family-owned Italian business known for its ski boots…
Puma Sued by Former Childrenswear Licensee
Puma is being sued by Parigi Group Ltd., the former licensee of Puma Kids, for breach of contract and defamation. Parigi is also suing United Legwear & Apparel Co. On Jan. 5, Puma and United Legwear & Apparel Co. annoucned they were entering into a joint
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