Wolverine Worldwide reported earnings fell slightly in its second quarter due to acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses tied to its acquisition of the Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Stride Rite, and Keds brands. Adjusted to exclude non-recur
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Messe Friedrichshafen Promotes Reisinger to Head of OutDoor/Eurobike
Messe Friedrichshafen promoted Stefan Reisinger from director to head of the Outdoor and Eurobike trade shows, effective Jan. 1, 2014. The newly created position will put Reisinger in charge of all international editions and events related to the two trad
Knock-Offs Prompt Maker of Polar Bottles to Issue Consumer Alert
Product Architects, Inc. is warning consumers not to confuse several new insulated water bottles that have hit the market this year with its BPA-free, phthalate-free, insulated Polar Bottle-branded products, which it makes in Boulder, CO…
Merrell Partners with Running Technique Expert Jay Dicharry
Merrell said it has formed a partnership with Jay Dicharry, physical therapist at Rebound Physical Therapy in Bend, OR and a leading expert in biomechanical analysis…
Ellsworth Named Vendor by The Bike Cooperative
The Bike Cooperative has added Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles to its vendor base, enabling members of the retail cooperative to get special deals on the comapny's high end-end, U.S.-made mountain bikes…
Target Founder Douglas Dayton Dies at 88
Douglas Dayton, who led the transformation of the family’s Dayton Hudson department store business into the discount giant Target, died at the age of 88. Dayton passed away Friday after a long battle with cancer…
West Marine Releases Fourth Annual Blue Future Sustainability Report
West Marine released its fourth BlueFuture Sustainability Report. Highlights include a reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) of 4.29 percent year-over-year, representing a 17.5 percent GHG reduction since its 2007 baseline…
Jack Wolfskin Tightens RSL in Bid for Sustainability Leadership
Jack Wolfskin has tightened up its restricted substances list three months earlier than originally planned in a bid to achieve a pollutant-free supply chain by 2020…
Adidas Saves Millions by Using Virtual Samples
Adidas Group has avoided making more than 1 million physical samples since 2010, by developing 3D images of products during the sell-in process, the company reported on its blog…
QRide Inc. Launches Dealer Program
Emergency ID maker QRide Inc has launched a dealer program for the company’s QRide Mini product. The QRide Mini Intro Pack is now available and includes 15 pairs of the company’s flagship product, and a small point-of-sale display…
Keds Debuts Second Footwear Collaboration With Taylor Swift
Keds introduced its second footwear collaboration with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. The collection expands this season to 17 styles…
Look Cycle USA Outsources US Distribution to Hawley
In a bid to cut costs, Look Cycle USA has outsourced distribution to Hawley LLC of Lexington, SC, which has become the exclusive agent for Look's entire line – bicycles, frames, and pedals – in the United States…
Sport Chalet’s Modern Prototype Opens in Downtown Los Angeles
Sport Chalet, Inc. has opened its new store prototype in downtown Los Angeles located at the FIGat7th shopping center. The modern store layout, designed by architecture firm Gensler, introduces the Expert Center, a hub in the center of the store designed
Polartec Appoints Doug Kelliher to VP of Product Management
Polartec, LLC appointed Doug Kelliher to vice president of product management, a role which makes him responsible for leading Polartec’s product strategy across all categories and business channels including outdoor, fitness, upholstery, military, w
Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Get New CEO
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which operates Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores, said James Petty will replace Mark Walsh as its chief executive officer, effective July 8. Petty most recently served as president of retail stores for Carter's I
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