The two European private equity firms that own Jack Wolfskin have taken the German outdoor brand off the market so they can revalue it to reflect stronger than expected sales and earnings, Reuters reported…
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B.A.S.S. Acquires Leading Outdoors Production Company
B.A.S.S. LLC has acquired JM Associates, one of the nation's oldest and largest outdoor programming production companies, B.A.S.S. announced…
Converse Unveils Basketball Courts at Atlanta’s Historic Piedmont Park
Converse Inc., unveiled two new basketball courts at Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta, GA, along with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell and NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving…
Liberty Bottleworks Hires Moraine Sales in Mid-Atlantic
Liberty Bottleworks has chosen Moraine Sales of New York City as its agency for Mid-Atlantic…
Hanesbrands Q1 Earnings, Margins Rise Despite Soaring Cotton Costs
Despite a nearly 60 percent increase in its cotton costs, Hanesbrands improved its operating margins in the first quarter and raised its full year revenue guidance. The company said its recent Gear for Sports acquisition was exceeding expectations thanks
Shoe Carnival Dist. Center Closed Due to Damage
The Shoe Carnival Distribution Center near Evansville's north side will be closed Wednesday because of roof damage, according to a report from News25 ABC in Evansville, IN…
Action Sports Brands Increase Presence at OR Summer Market
Action sports brands continue to shift toward the Outdoor Retailer show in the wake of show owner Nielsen's decision last year to kill the Action Sports Retailer show. For instance, Billabong is taking over Meeting Room 250 near the entrance to the O
Nautica Footwear to Launch in Footaction
Nautica unveiled an assortment of casual lifestyle-inspired footwear for men, boys and girls in Footaction stores nationwide…
Louisville Slugger Appoints VP of Business Development
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. named Jeff Lienhart, a 14-year veteran of Nike's sales organization, VP of global business development for Louisville Slugger…
Pacific Sunwear Names New CFO
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced that Michael Kaplan will join the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 2. He will be replacing Mike Henry, who became interim CFO in November 2007 and was named CFO in Ja
Subscribers Offer Their View of Inflation and Price Increases
With both costs of labor and raw materials (cotton, polyester, etc.) heading north, many manufacturers have already been gently raising prices to protect margins but are also looking for ways to soften likely much larger price hikes in 2012…
Reebok Facing Price Fixing Charges in Japan
The Japan Fair Trade Commission last Tuesday raided the Japan subsidiary of Adidas AG over its alleged pressuring of retailers not to discount Reebok's EasyTone collection…
Marvel, Franklin Sports in Licensing Agreement
Franklin Sports has reached a licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment, LLC to develop a collection of sporting goods featuring Marvel's legendary super heroes Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers..
Timberland Cuts Carbon Emissions, But Misses Goal
Timberland Co. cut its carbon emissions by 38 percent in the four years. But it missed a 50 percent reduction target, which it is now pushing back to 2015. Overall, its carbon emissions were reduced from 25,599 tons in 2006 to 15,889 tons in 2010…
Gildan Tops in Socks with Gold Toe Moretz Acquisition
Gildan Activewear Inc. reached an agreement to buy sock giant Gold Toe Moretz Holding Corp., which owns the PowerSox brand and is the exclusive sock licensee for Under Armour and New Balance, for $350 million. Gildan will not assume any of Gold Toe Moretz
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