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Xenith’s Detroit Assembly Plant Begins Operations

Xenith opened its new football helmet assembly plant in Detroit Wednesday after months of collaborating with several Michigan companies who helped move the operation from the East Coast…

Key OIA Trade Bills Move Forward in US Senate

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee passed legislation Wednesday evening with amendments that would substantially lower tariffs on imports of certain performance outerwear and footwear, according to Outdoor Industry Association…

Unifi’s Q3 Profits Leap

Unifi, Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in its third quarter ended Mar. 29, to $10.0 million, or 55 cents per share, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or 25 cents, for the prior year quarter…

Kohl’s Launches Gaiam Collection

Kohl’s Department Stores said Thursday it has begun selling an exclusive Gaiam women’s apparel collection at stores nationwide and Kohls.com…

Amer Sports Q1 Earnings Spike on Solid Sales Growth

Amer Sports Corporation, which completed its acquisition of Louisville Slugger this week, reported strong sales of apparel and footwear helped it boost net sales to €575.9 million ($650 mm) for the quarter ended March 31, up 5 percent in currency-ne

L.L.Bean to Outfit More than 1,000 Yogis

L.L.Bean will outfit more than 1,000 yoga instructors and staff as the official active apparel sponsor of the third annual Maine YogaFest in Portland, ME…

Timberland Boosts ROR Content in 2014

Timberland incorporated Renewable, Organic, or Recycled (ROR) materials into 79 percent of its footwear in 2014, up from 70 percent in 2013, according to the company's 2014 Corporate Sustainability Report, which was released Wednesday…