Woolrich Elite Series Tactical has been named the official clothing provider for the 2011 Oregon Sniper's Challenge, one of the nation's premier precision tactical rifle events…
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DSW Looks to Cross-Channeling for Future Growth; Sees Price Inflation Building
Just weeks after completing its merger with shareholder and former parent Retail Ventures, Inc., DSW Inc. met with analysts and investors at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference to discuss growth initiatives and outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2011 a
Founder’s Descendant Joins Woolrich Marketing Team
Woolrich announced the hiring of Joshua W. Rich, an eighth generation grandson of Woolrich founder John Rich. Rich joins the marketing team as marketing coordinator…
Shoe Carnival Sees Running Offsetting Toning Weakness
“Toning was a little more cyclical than what everybody anticipated,” remarked Mark Lemond, president and CEO at Shoe Carnival, at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference…
Respect Your Universe Appoints Erick Siffert as COO
Respect Your Universe, the MMA brand, appointed Erick Siffert as chief operating officer effective June 7th, 2011. Siffert previously served as director of product operations at lululemon athletica…
VF Corp. Sees Innovation Offsetting Margin Pressure in Outdoor and Action Sports
VF Corp. is bracing for big price increases at its denim business, which contributes about 30 percent of its sales globally, according to comments by VF President and CEO Eric Wiseman at the Piper Jaffray conference…
Pacific Sunwear to Focus on Women’s Biz, Footwear Re-Entry for Growth
At the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference, management for Pacific Sunwear said the retailer hopes to continue building momentum from its first positive quarterly comp since 2007 by continuing a re-branding effort in its stores…
Sanuk Acquisition to Put Pressure on Simple
Deckers Outdoor Corp.’s proposed acquisition of the action sports brand Sanuk announced last month (SEW_1123) “now puts internal pressure on Simple to perform at a more accelerated rate,” said Decker’s Outdoor Chairman and CEO Ange
Newton Running Gets Cash and Talent Infusion
The man that once built Reebok into the world’s top athletic footwear brand in the 80s has set his sights on the natural running category with an investment in Newton Running…
Cramer Receives ESOP Nod
The ESOP Association has recognized Cramer Products, Inc., as a Silver ESOP Award winner. The Silver ESOP Awards honor companies that have sustained an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for 25 years or more…
Cabela’s Snyder to Transition to Advisory Role
Cabela's Incorporated's chief marking officer is transitioning into an advisory role effective July 1. Patrick A. Snyder, executive vice president and CMO, will transition from his current position and will become a special advisor to the CEO.
TPP Concerns Voiced
A bipartisan group of 52 Congressmen urged the Obama Administration to proceed cautiously in negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership lest it trigger another wholesale shift of textile jobs from the Western Hemisphere to China via Vietnam…
VF Corp. to Acquire The Timberland Co. in $2B Deal
VF Corporation and The Timberland Company today jointly announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement. VF will pay Timberland shareholders $43 per share, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $2 billion net of cash acquire
Puma NA Forms News Accessories Joint Venture
Puma has partnered with The Wheat Group, Inc. to create a joint venture, Puma Wheat Accessories, that will be fully focused on the development and growth of the U.S. accessories business for Puma…
Fireman Capital Partners Invests in Newton Running
Paul Fireman, the Founding CEO of Reebok International, and his company Fireman Capital Partners, returned to the business of high performance athletic shoes with a “significant investment” in Newton Running Co., a manufacturer of natural running footwear
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