REI stopped doing business with two of its more than 130 offshore factories in 2012 after they either failed to respond adequately to remediation plans or were not forthright about their stand on hiring minors, the company disclosed in its 2012 Stewardshi
Category: Footwear
Spy Brand Continues Momentum in First Quarter
Spy Inc.’s strategy of shedding licenses to focus on its eponymous action sports eyewear brand appears to be yielding results. The company reported sales of Spy-branded eyewear grew year-over-year for the eighth consecutive quarter to reach…
Skechers Swings To First-Quarter Profit
Aided by increasing acceptance of its performance offerings, Skechers USA, Inc. reported revenues rose 28.6 percent in the first quarter, to $451.6 million. Earnings reached $6.7 million, or 13 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $3.7 million, or 7 c
BSN Sports to Merge with Herff Jones
BSN Sports has signed a definitive merger agreement with Herff Jones, the manufacturer of graduation-related materials and educational products, as well as cheerleading apparel and services. Under terms of the agreement, BSN Sports will join the HJ portf
Brown Shoe Sells Avia and Nevados
Shortly two years after buying both brands as part of its acquisition of American Sporting Goods (ASG), Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced last week that it had sold Avia and Nevados for $74 million…
Golf Town Opens Newfoundland Store
Canada’s largest golf retailer, Golf Town, opened its first store in the province of Newfoundland…
The BH Group Appoints Bob Whip as CEO of BH North America
The BH Group announced that with the recent move of CEO Steve Lindenau to head BH Bikes, Bob Whip will step into the role of CEO for BH North America…
GU Energy Rehires Magdalena Boulet
GU Energy Labs has hired Magdalena Boulet, one of the finest distance runners in American history, to lead its product development team…
Mizuno’s Americas Revenues Grow Double-Digits in Fiscal Year
Mizuno Corp. reported earnings slid in its fiscal year ended March 31 due mainly to an increase in SG&A expenses and in purchasing costs. But overall footwear sales remained healthy, especially running shoes in the Americas where net sales set a record to
Target Canada to Carry Beaver Canoe Apparel
Target Canada is pleased to announce a new exclusive partnership with Beaver Canoe, a member of the Roots Canada family. The Beaver Canoe for Target collection will consist of apparel items for the entire family, as well as home décor products, a first f
Mountain Resorts Performed Best in East
Eastern mountain resorts fared far better than their western counterparts over the winter, according to the latest data released by the Mountain Travel Research Program. Results were boosted by a big surge in April, when actual occupancy rose 28 percent a
Daewoo and Indorama Cited in Complaint Seeking to Block Uzbeki Cotton Imports
The International Labor Rights Forum (ILRF) has filed a complaint asking U.S. Customs to issue an immediate detention order on all pending and future imports of cotton goods manufactured by Daewoo International Corporation, Indorama Corporation, and other
Green Lanes Advocates Convene in Austin
City leaders from six U.S. cities convened Wednesday in Austin, Texas to kick off an unprecedented two-day leadership summit to discuss green lanes and equity. The focus of the summit is on building support for modern, next-generation green lanes, also c
Macy’s First-Quarter Profit Climbs 20 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported higher sales and earnings for the first quarter of 2013, the 13-week period ended May 4, 2013. Based on the ongoing momentum in our business, as well as confidence in our future performance, the company also announced a 25 perc
Oakley to Make MLB-Themed Apparel and Accessories
Oakley, Inc., an official MLB Authentic Collection eyewear licensee, has signed a license agreement with Major League Baseball Properties to manufacture and market Oakley performance and lifestyle apparel and accessories. This marks the first apparel and
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