The Conservation Alliance will hold their next Backyard Collective Friday, Aug. 19, in Portland, OR. The Conservation Alliance is teaming up with Forest Park Conservancy and Johnson Creek Watershed Council to organize a mix of trail maintenance and habita
Category: Footwear
Jim Gabel Named Adidas Group President, Canada
The Adidas Group announced that Jim Gabel has been appointed to the position of Adidas group president, Canada. Gabel had previously served as president of Reebok North America. Uli Becker will assume full responsibility in overseeing the day-to-day oper
ICON Health and Fitness Acquires Altra Footwear
Icon Health & Fitness, the maker of fitness products, has acquired Altra Footwear, a minimalist shoe developer. Founded in 2009, Altra Footwear claims to have introduced “the first Zero Drop, fully cushioned, foot-shaped, gender-specific footwear line.”..
VF Corp Sells $900 Million in Notes
VF Corp sold $900 million senior unsecured notes in two parts, according to IFR, a Thomson Reuters service…
Local Governments to Take Over Seven State Parks in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department said seven state parks it had planned to close this fall due to budget cuts will remain open thanks to local governments that have agreed to take over their management…
Rockport and Dylan’s Candy Bar Partner for Fashion’s Night Event
The Rockport Companyhas partnered with Dylan's Candy Bar for an exclusive event to support Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Sept. 8, 2011. Entitled “May Each Step You Take Be Sweet,” and co-hosted by celebrity stylist and Rockport style
Nordstrom Opening Charity Concept Store In Soho
Nordstrom is opening a concept called Treasure & Bond in the SoHo district in New York City. The store will be less than a tenth the size of a typical Nordstrom department store with all profits committed to charity…
Mountain Resorts Built Reservation Gains Prior to Market Swoon
Reservations at western mountain destinations in the United states continued to build through July 31 in both the summer-to-date period and for the upcoming ski season, according to Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). Occupancy for the February thro
Foot Locker Kicks Off ‘Sneaker Thing’ BTS Promotion
Foot Locker has launched a back-to-school advertising campaign entitled “It's a Sneaker Thing.” The campaign in the U.S. kicks off with two spots, titled, “Wright Brothers” and “Newton.”…
RECALL: Browning Air Pistols
About 9,500 units of Browning air pistols made by Umarex USA are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing…
Sole Technology to Cease éS Footwear Distribution
Sole Technology indicated it is phasing out its éS Footwear line after the Spring 2012 season. According to a report on ESPN.com, Sole Technology is looking for focus on its other brands, including skate shoe brand Emerica and the apparel brand Altamont..
Skullcandy Nearly Doubles Q2 Earnings Despite Soaring Expenses
Skullcandy, Inc. reported net sales in the second quarter ended June 30 increased 46.4% to $52.4 million from $35.8 million in the same period of the prior year…
Tifosi Sales Picks up POC Sports’s Protective Gear Line
POC Sports, a Swedish supplier of protective gear, eyewear and apparel for the snowsports and cycling markets has added Tifosi Sales Inc. as its sales rep in the Mid-Atlantic Region to serve dealers in the IBD channel…
Orange 21 Posts $2.9 Million Q2 Loss
Orange 21 Inc., the parent of Spy Optic, reported revenues slid 5.7 percent in the second quarter, to $9.0 million from $9.5 million a year ago. The company incurred a net loss of $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30 compared to a net income of
Skechers Sued for Not Paying Models
Skechers USA is being sued for allegedly violating the rights of young model's images. The complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court states that Skechers knowingly failed to pay for, and not have the right to use, numerous images of its footwear
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