Apparel maker Gramicci said organic blends now represent over 60% of the offering in men's wear and 65% in women’s wear. New this year are environmental impact standards in manufacturing, dye and water usage as well as responsible fiber sourcin
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GTX Corp Awarded Patents for GPS Shoe Technology
GTX Corp, the maker of 2-way GPS Personal Location Services (PLS) solutions, was recently awarded three new U.S. Patents that it said broadly covers fundamental aspects of providing a GPS location device in footwear…
Prep Sportswear Partners with National High School Coaches Association
Prep Sportswear, a maker of customized apparel and merchandise for the school, team, sports, college and Greek markets, has joined forces with NHSCA to provide custom gear for the schools and tournaments that they connect with and sponsor each year…
Consumer Confidence Plummets
The Conference Board, a New York-based research group, said its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 46.0 in February from 56.5 in January. According to a Briefing.com consensus survey, economists expected the index to fall slightly to 55.0 from 55.9…
Brooks and Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh Sponsors St. Patty’s Run Green 8K
MS Events, the volunteer organization coordinating Triangle-area bike and foot races, announces Tir na nOg Irish Pub; Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh; Brooks Sports; and Green Planet Catering as presenting sponsors of the eco-friendly St. Patty's Run Gree
361 Degrees Credits Chinese Stimulus Spending for Robust Results
361 Degrees International Limited of Hong Kong said sales rose 29.9% to RMB 1.76 billion ($258.0 mm), in the six months ended Dec. 31 with help from the central government's massive stimulus package. The company said that while competition is growing
The Sports Authority Partners with US Youth Soccer
The Sports Authority was named the official sporting goods retailer of US Youth Soccer Unique membership discount card will be available to all US Youth Soccer members. This is the first time US Youth Soccer and Sports Authority have partnered together…
Nikwax Hires Adrenaline Sports Marketing to Grow Southeast Sales
Nikwax N.A. has welcomed the Adrenaline Sports Marketing team to its sales force in the Southeast, where it thinks the agency can grow sales as consumers look for ways to get more out of their existing footwear, apparel, tents and other outdoor gear…
Sanita Appoints Director of Brand Development
Sanita Clogs named Sonia Alexander-White as its director of brand development. Alexander-White served as the creative marketing director of 1928 Jewelry Company…
Nfinity Named Official Shoe of National Cheerleading Association
Nfinity announced its official sponsorship of the National Cheerleading Assocation (NCA), beginning a partnership that makes the women’s performance team sport company the official shoe for NCA.
Eddie Bauer Plans 90th Anniversary Events
Eddie Bauer will be celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special one-day event on February 27, and with product launches and other events throughout the year, including the launch of its First Ascent ski collection this fall…
Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
Reagan Selected as Executive Director of AFWA
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has named Ron Regan has as its new Executive Director…
NSSF Hails Washington State Supreme Court Decision
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) said it supported a recent ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court holding that the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans are applicable to the states through the 14th Amendment…
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