At the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, Blundstone hosted more than 300 filmmakers, jurors and special guests who received a complimentary pair of Blundstone boots. Attendees included actress Alia Shawkat (“Nasty Baby”), short-film makers Daniel G
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Vessel Loading and Unloading Resumes at West Coast Ports
Vessel loading and unloading operations resumed at 29 West Coast seaports Monday after being suspended over the weekend by terminal operators no longer willing to pay union workers premium pay for diminished productivity…
Sport Chek Signs Kyle Lowry to Endorsement Deal
Sport Chek, the official sports store of the Toronto Raptors, announced a new, two-year endorsement deal with Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry…
Columbia/Grassroots Belay Program Announces Grant Winners
Columbia Sportswear Co. and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance awarded $100,000 in grants to 20 projects designed to get kids outside and conserve wilderness…
CFO Hawaux Ascends to Number 2 Spot at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. EVP and CFO Andre J. Hawaux has added the letters COO to his title 20 months after joining the company from the packaged food industry. In addition to his existing responsibilities for finance, legal and information technol
Kohl’s Deal with The Color Run Showcases New Focus on Active and Outdoor Space
Kohl’s Department Stores will serve as the packet pick-up location for The Color Run in more than 100 cities to showcase its new commitment to the active, outdoor and wellness space. That commitment includes emphasis on national brands such as Nike,
FluoroCouncil Releases Guidance for Best Environmental Practices
The FluoroCouncil released guidance for best environmental practices to help mills and finishers minimize waste and environmental releases, without compromising performance attributes critical to outdoor apparel brands…
Under Armour Crosses $3BN Milestone, Doubles Down on Fitness
With a robust fourth-quarter led by double-digit gains in apparel and footwear, Under Armour crossed the $3 billion revenue mark in 2014. The bigger surprise was its acquisitions of Endomondo and MyFitnessPal that position the company as the dominant glob
Mizuno Nine Months Impacted by Golf Struggles
Mizuno Corp. reported net sales totaled ¥133.7 billion ($1.68 bn) in the first nine months ended Dec. 31, up 1.1 percent year-over-year. Strength in lifestyle products, centered largely on running offset “harsh conditions” in golf…mu
Delta Apparel Posts Loss on Pricing Pressures
Delta Apparel, Inc. widened its loss in its fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 27, to $4.2 million, or 53 cent a share, from $1.6 million, or 20 cents, a year ago. Continued price discounting in its undecorated tee business as well as declines at Soffe and J
New Balance Aims to Become Third Largest Player in Soccer
New Balance, which does a small business in soccer (global football), last week revealed much-bigger ambitions with the signing of four club sponsorships: Liverpool FC, Stoke City FC, FC Porto and Sevilla FC. It also signed ten international players…
PSG Names New Director to Replace Outgoing Kohlberg Partner
Performance Sports Group Ltd. appointed Joan Dea to the company's board of directors, where she will take a seat opened by the resignation of Kohlberg & Company Partner Chris Anderson…
The Buckle Reports Small January Comp Gain
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales increased 0.8 percent in January…
Zumiez Sees 12 Percent January Comp Increase
Zumiez Inc. reported net sales for the four-week period ended Jan.31, 2015 increased 16.0 percent to $44.1 million. Comparable sales increased 12.3 percent…
Amazon Fashion Renews Title Sponsorship of Footwear Cares
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the national charitable foundation serving the footwear industry, today announced that Amazon Fashion will return as the Title Sponsor for Footwear Cares 2015, the Foundation’s national community service program that bri
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