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HanesBrands Supports the United Way
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, and its employees raised $2.22 million for the United Way of Forsyth County, exceeding its goal for the 2012 campaign…
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Exec to Address Bicycle Leadership Conference
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Chief Operating Officer John Frothingham will speak at the upcoming 2013 Bicycle Leadership Conference about how companies within the industry can work together to ensure that competitive cycling is free of performance enha
Nordstrom Turns in Impressive Fourth Quarter Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. reported that total company same-store sales increased 6.3 percent in the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2013 compared with the same period in fiscal 2011. Nordstrom same-store sales, which consist of the full-line and Direct businesses,
The Conservation Alliance Ads 10 New Members
The Conservation Alliance has added 10 new members since August, 2012, further strengthening the organization as conservation opportunities flourish throughout the United States and Canada…
Starter Brings Back Line Of NBA Jackets
G-III and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have teamed up to bring back the iconic line of NBA Starter Jackets with the unveiling of the new Starter x NBA collection. The Starter Jacket, made famous in the 1980's and 1990's, is a joint
Easton-Bell Sports Names Lee Chairman and CEO, Mayhew President and COO
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., which owns the Easton, Bell, Riddell and Giro brands, appointed board member and former CEO and co-owner Terry Lee executive chairman and chief executive officer. Tim Mayhew, a managing director of Fenway Consulting Partners, LLC
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 11.7 Percent in January
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.80 billion for the five weeks ended Feb. 2, 2013, an increase of 34.6 percent compared with total sales of $1.34 billion in the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012. On a same-store basis, sales were up 11.7 percent
Columbia Sportswear Earns Q4 Profit Despite Lower Sales
Columbia Sportswear Company reported an 8 percent increase in net income on a 5 percent decline in net sales for fourth quarter 2012 compared to fourth quarter 2011. Full year 2012 net income declined 3 percent on a 1 percent decline in net sales compared
Sean John Announces New Footwear License Agreement
Sean John will launch a new casual and athletic footwear line for the Fall 2013 season in collaboration with 2 Feet Productions. The Fall 2013 Sean John footwear collection includes men's and children's casual, sport, and athletic styles…
Ducks Unlimited Hits Conservation Milestone
Ducks Unlimited (DU) has reached a conservation milestone with more than 13 million acres of habitat conserved in North America. The groundbreaking number is a cumulative accomplishment of the millions of DU members, as well as volunteers and partners, wh
Chaco Partners with American Camp Association
Reinforcing its commitment to inspiring a lifetime of adventure, Chaco has partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA) as its official footwear supplier.
Ride Snowboards, Klipsch Parnter to Extend Reach
Ride Snowboards announced a strategic partnership with Klipsch, a leading global speaker manufacturer. The Klipsch brand—specifically its headphones—will be featured within select Ride marketing channels to enhance and extend the reach of current marketin
OIWC Releases 2013 Education Series Schedule
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has announced its Education Series schedule for 2013, which will primarily focus on mentoring. Hosted at REI stores around the country and sponsored for a second year by adidas Outdoor and W.L. Gore, the E
Amer Sports Sees 8 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Amer Sports Corp. reported fourth-quarter revenues rose 8 percent in local currencies with strong broad-based growth across the business areas. The gains in local currencies were led by its Fitness division, up 17 percent; followed by Ball Sports, 13 perc
Vans Welcomes Pat Moore To Global Snow Team
Vans added snowboarder Pat Moore to the global Vans Snow Team. Moore joined the Vans team and friends for a chest-deep powder trip to Silverton to celebrate Vans’ 20 years in snow earlier this week…
