Led by a 15.8 percent gain for Ugg, Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales increased 11.7 percent in its three-month transition period ended Mar. 31, to $294.7 million. The company recently changed its fiscal year from Dec. 31 to Mar. 31, and, as a result,
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Patagonia’s New Venture Fund Backs Waterless Laundering Technology
Patagonia has joined Nike and Adidas to become the latest athletic apparel brand to invest in water saving textile technology. The outdoor brand made a strategic investment in CO2Nexus Inc., a Colorado company that has developed a sustainable method of pr
Adidas Shifts Production From Strike-Disrupted China Factory
Adidas is shifting some production away from Yue Yuen's factory in Dongguan, China, where a strike has lasted 9 days. Adidas said in a statement released to media outlets, “In order to minimize the impact on our operations, we are currently rea
New Balance Foundation Supports Camp Sunshine’s 30th Anniversary
To help kick off Camp Sunshine’s 30th anniversary, the New Balance Foundation has offered a $300,000 challenge – matching all gifts from new and returning donors – to encourage support for the national retreat in Maine for children with life threate
HanesBrands’ Q1 Revenues Climb 12 Percent
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes, and Gear for Sports, said that for the first-quarter 2014, net sales increased 12 percent to $1.06 billion, adjusted operating profit excluding actions increased 34 percent to $114 million, and adjusted EPS excl
Under Armour Opens First Store in Manhattan
Under Armour opened the doors of its newest specialty retail location today at 583 Broadway in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. With a focus on cutting-edge products and design, the SoHo Brand House is Under Armour's largest retail store to da
Brunswick’s Q1 Revenues Dip
Brunswick Corporation reported net sales decreased 3 percent in its first quarter. Gains in its fitness segment, including Life Fitness, were offset by declines in its marine engine, boat and bowling & billiards segments…
Footwear and International Boosts UA’s Q1
With ongoing robust growth is apparel and “meaningful acceleration” in both footwear and its overseas businesses, Under Armour, Inc. reported net revenues vaulted 36.0 percent in the first quarter, to $642 million…
VOXX International Makes Strategic Investment in EyeSee360
VOXX International Corporation made a $3 million investment in EyeSee360, Inc., creator of the panoramic video camera, 360Fly, and the smartphone attachment, 360MicroFly, both of which were launched in the VOXX booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (“CES
SKLZ Names VP OF Marketing
SKLZ announced that Laura Wolf Stein has been named vice president of marketing, Brian Farber has been named soccer product manager and Chuck Rodrigues has been named director of sales for the mass/club channel…
With Fresh Capital from J.H. Whitney, Confluence Seeks SUP Acquisition
Look for Confluence Outdoors to acquire a standup paddleboard (SUP) brand this year with fresh growth capital provided by its first new owner in more than a decade…
Nikwax Gets Endorsed by the Queen
Nikwax has become the first outdoor brand ever to receive a Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, which means it can now display the Queen's Award emblem on its packaging…
Unifi Says CAFTA Sourcing Boosted Fiscal Q3 Results
Unifi, Inc. reported net income rose sharply in the third quarter ended March 30 as brands sourced more of their apparel from factories in the Central American Free Trade Agreement production area…
Triathletes Ride Rented Bikes to Top Finishes in San Dimas
Two of the top finishers in the Bonelli Triathlon Series in San Dimas, CA. raced on bikes they rented via peer-to-peer sharing site Spinlister from local triathletes…
Point6 Announces 2014 Athlete Ambassadors
Point6, makers of premium merino wool socks, announced its team of 2014 athlete ambassadors…
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