VF Corp. Lays Out Timberland’s Five-Year Growth Plan
VF Corp. executives laid out their plans to grow Timberland's revenues by $1.4 billion during the next five years to reach $3.1 billion by the end of 2019. Growth in the Americas region will account for nearly half of the anticipated $1.4 billion in
Yogasmoga to Open First Store in Greenwich, CT
Yogasmoga, the manufacturer of yoga inspired athletic apparel and accessories, announced the grand opening of their Townhouse on Greenwich Avenue, which will be the brand's first retail location…
Confluence Outdoor Brands Back Gauley Fest, Again
Confluence Outdoor brands Dagger, Wave Sport, Adventure Technology and Bomber Gear are once again supporting American Whitewater at the 31st annual Gauley Fest in Summersville, W.V., this weekend, Sept. 19-20…
Globe International Sees Turnaround in Fiscal 2014
Globe International, the skate footwear and equipment company based in Melbourne, reported sales grew 24 percent in its fiscal year ended July to AUD$103.5 million ($94.2 mm). On a currency-neutral basis, sales grew 13 percent. The company reported a loss
Sport Chalet Teams With Eagle Creek, Air NZ in Latest Sweepstakes
Sport Chalet has teamed up with Air New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand and Eagle Creek for a sweepstakes contest that will send someone on a 12-day trek through the New Zealand countryside. The sweepstake was crafted to give outdoor enthusiasts an unforgett
Asics America Partners to Support Online MAP Policies
Asics America has partnered with Channel IQ to help manage its minimum advertised price (MAP) policy across online channels. This partnership provides Asics with an unparalleled view into pricing across all online retailers selling their products, allowin
Nike Suspends Contract with Adrian Peterson
Nike has suspended its endorsement contract with Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in the wake of his child abuse charges…
Local Boosters to Host Rep Breakfast at OIA Rendezvous
Outdoor Destination, a program of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, will host a Manufacturing Networking Breakfast during Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) Rendezvous 2014 in Asheville, NC in October.
Deckers Brands Names Google Exec to Board
Deckers Brands appointed Google executive Bonita C. Stewart to its board of directors. Stewart brings a wealth of experience to Deckers spanning interactive marketing and brand development, as well as financial and operational management…
Apple Stores to Begin Selling Deeper Fish Finder
Watch out Humminbird, Apple began selling a fish finder at its stores in Europe Wednesday, according to to Friday Lab, a Lithuanian company that makes the cue ball shaped device. Friday Lab said the product, Deeper, is the first fish finder to work on the
Pensole to Launch Community Ownership Fundraising Campaign
Pensole Footwear Design Academy plans to launch a global “community ownership” fundraising campaign, called Soleholder, for the purposes of continuing to offer free education while funding expansion for the school’s programs and faciliti
VF Corp. Taps Nike Exec to Propel Innovation Across Brands
VF Corporation has hired Dan Cherian as Vice President, Global Innovation, Performance Apparel and Footwear to oversee VF’s Global Performance Apparel and Footwear Innovation Centers, where the company focuses on developing game-changing advancement
Lululemon Sees Second Quarter Profits Slide
Lululemon Athletica reported second-quarter earnings slid 13.7 percent to $48.8 million, or 33 cents a share, but results exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate of 33 cents a share. Comps declined 5 percent in constant dollars and gross margins e
Brian Anderson Resigns as CEO of Madd Gear
Brian Anderson has resigned as CEO of scooter company Madd Gear North America to pursue other opportunities. Michael Horne, global CEO of Madd Gear Action Sports and the company's Australian founder, has assumed the role of CEO of the North American
Toms Partners on Exclusive Target Collection
Target and Toms, known for its One for One giving model, are teaming up on a limited-edition collection of apparel, footwear and home goods for the holidays. For each item a customer buys from the collection, a blanket, meals or shoes will be donated…
