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Luxottica Reports Strong Q4 Gains from North America
Luxottica Group reported the appreciation of the dollar drove net sales up 13.4 percent, or 7.9 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms, to €1.87 billion in the fourth quarter. On an adjusted basis, net sales grew by 14.9 percent (+9.3 percent c-n).
Unifi’s Q2 Profits Leap
Unifi, Inc. reported net income jumped 46.9 percent in its second quarter ended Dec. 28, to $9.4 million, or 52 cents a share, from $6.4 million, or 34 cents, a year ago. Revenues grew 1.6 percent…
Pow Gloves Adds New Reps
Pow Gloves has established five new sales territories to lead the brand into its 13th season and next phase of growth…
WSS Donates to Boys and Girls Club
As part of footwear retailer WSS’ commitment to giving back to the communities they serve, WSS president Mark J. Archer, and company executives presented a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club Cheryl Green Community Youth Center in Torrance…
Mad Dogg Athletics Names Aerin Shaw Chief Operating Officer
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. (MDA) announced that Aerin Shaw, formerly at Nike and Walt Disney, has been named chief operating officer…
Kamik Hires VP of International Sales
Kamik appointed Patrick Chevallier vice president of international sales and promoted Catherine Cook, previously VP of marketing, to the new role of VP of marketing and strategic planning…
REI Partners with the American Council on Exercise
REI has joined forces with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer specialized training for mountain climbing, backpacking and 5-10K runs in select REI store communities beginning in February…
Icebreaker Appoints Canadian Sales Manager
Icebreaker announced that Bill Redford will join the brand as national sales manager for Canada. He has previously worked for Fox Canada, Adidas-Salomon, Nike and Quiksilver in the region…
Mountainsmith Honors Pinnacle Outdoor as Sales Agency of the Year
Mountainsmith named Pinnacle Outdoor Group as its 2014 Sales Agency of the Year and recipient of its Anvil Award. Hal Ellms, Ben Winther and Sarah Maher, have earned the accolade for their work in New England…
Daring El Capitan Free Climb Captivates Millions
Adidas Outdoor congratulated its athlete Kevin Jorgeson, along with Tommy Caldwell, for becoming the first people to successfully free climb El Capitan's Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park, on Jan. 14, 2015. The duo's historic achievement, whic
Kavu to Open Second Retail Location in Seattle
Kavu will open a second retail location in downtown Seattle. The 1,600-square-foot store is the outdoor apparel brand's second Seattle location. Kavu opened its flagship store, Kavu World, in Ballard in 2001…
Downlite to Weigh in on Down at OIA Sustainability Conference
Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of responsibly-sourced performance fills to outdoor apparel and sleeping bag brands, will participate in the Ethical Down Standards panel discussion – a work group session in Outdoor Industry Assoc
True Fit Closes $15M Growth Equity Round
True Fit, an online service used by dozens of athletic and outdoor brands and retailers to helps consumers find apparel and footwear styles that fit them best, has completed a $15 million growth equity round…
Petzl America HQ Receives LEED Certification
Petzl America has received the distinction of Platinum LEED certification for their new headquarters building in Salt Lake City…
OR Winter Market Beckons Attendees to Get Beyond the Booths
Whether it's learning about manufacturing in the United States, greening the supply chain, spotting urban-friendly brands or networking, those attending next week's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market have lots to explore beyond the booths. Read abou
