Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) urged its members to adopt the Sustainable Apparel Coalition's (SAC) recently launched Higg Index, a tool for measuring desired environmental outcomes across the apparel value chain. The OIA Sustainability Working G
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Wear American Act Introduced in Senate
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced legislation that would require all government agencies to source 100 percent Made in the USA when procuring textiles, textile components, and apparel items. The Wear American Act would increase the content requ
CamelBak Promotes Two Members of Its Senior Sales Staff
As part of a strategic initiative to drive significant domestic and international growth, CamelBak announced two promotions within its executive team. Layne Rigney has been elevated to senior vice president of global sales. Rigney will now oversee all Nor
Native and Costa Sustain Double-digit growth in Second Quarter
The Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Native and Costa sunglasses brands, reported sales of $27.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, up 11.2 percent compared to last year, according to parent A.T. Cross Company…
Millennial Mindset to be Explored at Outdoor Retailer Industry Breakfast
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and The North Face are once again teaming on the OIA Industry Breakfast, which takes place during Outdoor Retailer on Thursday, Aug. 2 from 7:00 to 9:00 am in the Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown Ballroom. The focus of t
Crocs’ Q2 Earnings Climb on 12 Percent Sales Gain
Crocs, Inc. reported revenue for the second quarter of 2012 increased 12.0 percent to $330.9 million, over revenue of $295.6 million reported in the second quarter of 2011. Net income for the second quarter 2012 was $61.5 million, or 68 cents per diluted
Big City Mountaineers Expands with Timberland Support to East Coast
Big City Mountaineers has partnered with Timberland to bring its wilderness mentoring expeditions to underserved urban youth in the Boston-area youth this summer…
Crocs Lends Support to Aurora Theater Shooting Victims
Crocs, Inc.announced that it will donate $5 for each pair of shoes sold online at crocs.com and at Crocs' Colorado retail stores from July 24 – July 31 to aid the victims of the Aurora, Colo. theater shooting. The donations will be made through Crocs
Clif Bar and Company Ups Support of The Conservation Alliance
Clif Bar & Company has committed to become The Conservation Alliance’s next Pinnacle Member. Pinnacle Membership is reserved for companies that contribute at least $100,000 annually to the organization…
OIA Industry Breakfast to Focus on Millennial’s Purchasing Habits
Next week's OIA Industry Breakfast, which is presented by The North Face, will focus on Millennial consumers, including their interactive paths to purchase, value-driven mindset, and expectations from outdoor industry companies. The annual even kick
Aetrex Partners With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association,
Aetrex Partners with The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, a national non-profit devoted to Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disorder, announced a partnership with Aetrex Worldwide, Inc., the maker of comfort and wellness footwear products. The partnership will
Jones Group’s Revenues Dip in Q2
The Jones Group Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter of 2012 were $855 million, as compared with $887 million for the second quarter of 2011…
Golfsmith, Golf Town Merger Official
Golfsmith and Golf Town have officially combined operations, creating the largest golf specialty retail business in the world. The combined business will operate under the name Golfsmith International…
Nielsen Expositions Reports Revenue Flat in Second Quarter
Nielsen Expositions, which owns the Outdoor Retailer show that kicks off Aug. 2 in Salt Lake City, reported flat revenues for the second quarter ended June 30…
Jarden Outdoor Segment Earnings Off Nearly 18 Percent
Jarden Corp., reported that net sales at its Outdoor Solutions unit reached $747.3 million in the second quarter ended June 30, down 3.2 percent from the same period in 2011. Operating earnings declined 17.7 percent to $85.3 million…
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