VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation is introducing the launch of two new backpack brands, Wolf Creek and L8R to service the sporting goods, mid-tier, mass and club channels in Fall 2010. VF Outdoor says the the Wolf Creek and L8R brands were
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Evolv Names Creative Director
Evolv, the climbing shoe brand, has added the artist Jeremy Collins to its management team in the role of creative director…
Saks Returns to Profitability
Saks Inc reported that it earned $1.9 million, or 1 cent per share, in the third quarter. The upscale chain recorded a net loss of $43.7 million, or 32 cents per share, for the prior year third quarter ended November 1, 2008…
Point6 Opens Headquarters in Steamboat Springs
Wool sock manufacturer point6 announced the opening of a new Colorado-based home office. The company's anticipated growth prompted the investment in a central sales, marketing and office headquarters based in Steamboat Springs, Colo…
Foot Locker Elects Ken Hicks to Additional Position of Chairman
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Ken C. Hicks, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective January 31, 2010, the beginning of its next fiscal year. He succeed
The North Face Launches PlanetExplore in Denver
The North Face announced the Denver launch of PlanetExplore, a new online community that connects people to the outdoors in meaningful ways by serving as a hub for local outdoor activities and events…
RECALL: Century 21 Promotions Sweatshirts
Century 21 Promotions, based in Seattle, is recalling about 17,000 hooded children’s sweatshirts and jackets due to a potential strangulation hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday. No injuries have been reported…
86 Companies to Debut at SIA’s Snow Show
Eighty six companies will make their debut at the SnowSports Industries America's first-ever Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center (Jan 28-31) in Denver…
Backcountry’s ODAT Websites Offering Combined Shipping
Backcountry.com's ODAT (one deal at a time) websites are offering combined shopping. Customers of SteepandCheap.com, WhiskeyMilitia.com, Brociety.com, Chainlove.com, Bonktown.com and Tramdock.com can stockpile their multiple one-at-a-time orders for
Adidas to Make Euro 1 Sneakers
Adidas has reached an agreement to make €1 sneakers for millions of people around the world who cannot afford to buy shoes, with pilot production to begin next year in Bangladesh. The move, according to the Daily Telegraph, was inspired by Banglades
Puma Joins Climate Neutral Network of the United Nations
Puma said it will become the first major sportswear company to join the Climate Neutral Network of the United Nations Environment Program, the company announced at its 7th annual stakeholder meeting “Talks at Banz” at the Banz monastery in Ger
Phoenix Footwear’s Q3 Revenues Slide 32%
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported a net profit of $60,000, or 1 cent a share, in the third quarter compared with a a net loss of $2.1 million, or 26 cents a share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2008…
Champion Launches Winter Olympic’s Campaign
Champion Athletic Apparel, through a partnership with Universal Sports, has teamed up with six U.S. Winter Olympic athletes to star in a series of motivational videos that explore their dreams and goals by answering the question, “What's your Everest
Aldila Says Plant Closing to Cost $212,000
Aldila, the designer of golf shafts, said it expects the total estimated cost of closing its Tijuana production facility will be $212,000, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Rossignol Names IMG Licensing Agent
Rossignol, the snow, ski and mountain brand formerly owned by Quiksilver, announced its partnership with IMG Worldwide for the licensing of its brand in a select number of carefully managed categories…
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