Reef announced a head-toe-partnership with 24-year-old Mitch Crews as part of Reef’s roster of global ambassadors…
Category: Outdoor
Gildan Releases its 2013 Web-Based Corporate Citizenship Report
Gildan Activewear Inc. released an updated version of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) website, GenuineGildan.com, presenting the company's CSR programs and achievements for the 2013 fiscal year…
Icebug Selects Rock Gear as Canadian Distributor
Icebug, the Swedish footwear brand that rebooted its U.S. operations in 2013, has selected Rock Gear Distribution as its Canadian distributor…
Unifi and Hanesbrands Negotiating Longer-Term Supply Agreement
Unifi Inc. disclosed that it has extended its yarn supply agreement with its largest customer – Hanesbrands Inc. – another month to June 30 to allow the companies more time to negotiate a longer-term agreement…
Halford’s Acquires Boardman Bikes
Halfords Group plc, which is the largest bicycle dealer in the United Kingdom, has acquired Boardman Bikes Limited and Boardman International Limited, it's largest supplier of premium bicycles…
Brooks Survey: Running Increases Sex Appeal
To celebrate National Running Day, Brooks Running Company connected with runners across the country to find out what its favorite sports means to others. The company’s second annual Brooks Run Happy Nation Report, reveals the positive (and sometimes
NSGA: Sporting Goods Market Report Shows Retail Sales Increases
Consumer-reported retail sales of sporting goods apparel, equipment and athletic footwear increased 3 percent in 2013, according to the 2014 edition of the NSGA Sporting Goods Market report…
Confluence Brands to Make Big Splash at GoPro Mountain Games
Confluence Outdoor will have a big presence at the GoPro Mountain Games this weekend in Vail, CO. Its whitewater kayak brands Dagger and Wave Sport will serve as the kayak sponsors at this year’s Games, while its Bomber Gear and Adventure Technology
Conservation Alliance to Host Reception at Polartec HQ
The Conservation Alliance will host a “Wild Drinks” happy hour at Polartec's headquarters in Lawrence, MA. June 11 to bring together employees from its member comapnies and local conservation organizations…
New Balance Sues Karl Lagerfeld
New Balance filed a lawsuit against designer Karl Lagerfeld for allegedly too closely copying its logo…
Vermont Third Most Popular Ski State in 2013/14
Vermont hosted more than 4.5 million skier & rider visits last season, more than all but two other states, according to preliminary figures from …
PVH Post Profit But Cuts Outlook
PVH Corp., the parent of Speedo, reported earnings or $35.2 million, or 45 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $10.3 million, or 13 cents, a year ago…
NSGA Survey Finds Footwear Sales Outpaced Apparel and Equipment in 2013
Consumer-reported retail sales of sporting goods apparel, equipment and athletic footwear increased 3 percent in 2013, according to the 2014 edition of the NSGA Sporting Goods Market report, which was released by the National Sporting Goods Association…
Weatherby Appoints Director of Marketing
Weatherby, Inc. promoted Justin Moore to director of marketing…
G-III Apparel Profit Rises 15 Percent as Sales climb 34 Percent
For the quarter ended April 30, 2014, G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported that net sales increased by 34 percent to $366.2 million from $272.6 million in the year-ago period. Of this increase, $44.2 million was the result of net sales by the G.H. Bass busi