Nike Inc. has responded to a Greenpeace corporate sustainability campaign centered on water and chemicals usage by pledging to eliminate all hazardous chemicals from its supply chain by 2020…
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Lenzing Posts Record 1H on Booming Demand for Cellulose Fiber
Lenzing Group reported its best first half ever as rising cotton prices and demand for sustainable fibers allowed it to pass through price increases for its wood-based fibers to customers, including yarns makers serving the outdoor, activewear and sportwe
The Trailhead Shops Get New General Manager
Cat Gruener-Goss has joined The Trailhead and Trailhead Cycle & Ski as General Manager effective immediately…
Globe International Fiscal 2011 Sales Slip 3.1 Percent on Strong Aussie Dollar
Globe International Limited reported that its net sales in North America and Europe grew 6 and 12 percent respectively in local currencies in the fiscal year ended June 30. After translating results back into its native Australian dollar, however, the mak
Alleson Athletic Appoints Director of National Sales
Alleson Athletic, a supplier of stock and custom uniforms, announced the appointment of Mark Watts as the new director of national sales. Watts most recently oversaw domestic and international sales, including big box retail accounts, for Schutt Sports as
Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder Director Sustains Serious Head Injury
A $10,000 Challenge Grant was announced for the Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder (TFK D/B) chapter as tribute to local Executive Director Andrew Goodwillie who sustained a serious head trauma while mountain biking. Trips for Kids National is contributing the
OIA VantagePoint:: July Outdoor Product Sales Rise 7.1 Percent
Sales of outdoor products increased 7.1 percent in fiscal July and year-to-date sales are now running 5.7 percent ahead of 2010. Sales at Independent Outdoor Specialty stores increased 19.6 percent, while sales at Outdoor Chain Specialty stores increased
Golfsmith Opens First Location in South Korea
Golfsmith International Inc. will introduce its first retail operations outside the U.S., in South Korea, the fastest growing golf market in the world. This new agreement with GOLFZON Co…
Total Apparel Group Resumes Audit and Re-Listing Activities
Total Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has recently commenced with its December 2010 year-end audit in order to file its 10K. In addition, the company will be completing its September 2010 3rd quarter review, as well as all of the 2011 quarter review
Sof Sole Partners with SKYDEX for Licensed Insole Technology
Sof Sole, the footbed, hosiery and shoe accessory brand, announced a partnership with SKYDEX Technologies, Inc., the innovator of technologies that mitigate shock, vibration and energy forces for military and commercial applications – to incorporate SKYDE
OrthoLite Appoints CFO
OrthoLite, the supplier of open cell foam insoles, announced the promotion of Heather Row to chief financial officer and appointment of Caitlin Infantino as account executive as the company continues to expand globally and develop new products…
Youth Sports Gains $2.24M In Funding From The Easton Foundations
The Easton Foundations announced that over the last year it has funded over $2.24 million in grants and other funding aimed specifically at youth sports. In founding the Easton Foundations, Jim Easton established a goal to provide various sports programs
K2 Skis Names Kevin Lewis as US Sales Manager
K2 Skis appointed Kevin Lewis as its new US sales manager. Lewis has held various management roles in K2 Sports over his tenure, including national sales manager for line skis and full tilt boots…
The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps
The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter
The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps
The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter