OIA’s Hugelmeyer Testifies against H.R. 1581
In a hearing today before the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands, Outdoor Industry Association voiced the outdoor industry’s concerns over H.R. 1581, a bill that will remove protections for all Bureau of Land Management Wi
Polartec and Unifi Launch New Recycling Initiative
Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. are launching the Textile Takebak Program – a first of its kind recycling program that recycles various polyester based fabrics; including supply chain waste and post-consumer fabrics that have reached their end of life. This
Kellwood Acquires Zobha Yoga Brand
Kellwood has acquired Zobha, a high performance yoga and fitness apparel and accessories company, according to Michael Kramer, president and CEO of Kellwood. Zobha is the first activewear acquired by Kellwood, which is owned by Sun Capital Partners Inc…
Shimano 1H Profits Off 28 Percent on Strong Yen, Earthquake Effect
Shimano said its net income plunged in the first half ended June 30 as the Japanese economy did not rebound as expected due to the strength of the yen and the March 11 earthquake dampening domestic sales. The Japanese maker of bicycle components and fish
Jones Group 2Q Net Down 80 Percent On Acquisition Costs
The Jones Group Inc., the parent of Nine West, reported revenues for the second quarter of 2011 were $888 million, as compared with $860 million for the second quarter of 2010…
Kigo Footwear Appoints Northwest Reps
Kigo Footwear, the minimalist footwear brand, has engaged Ned Johnson and the Y.P.S. team to represent the Kigo brand in the Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska…
Jarden’s Outdoor Revenues Climb 11.1 Percent in Q2
Jarden Corp. said sales in its Outdoor Solutions segment climbed 11.1 percent to $772.8 million from $695.8 million in the year-ago quarter. The segment's operating earnings improved 6.0 percent to $103.6 million from $97.7 million a year earlier…
Birkenstock Expands Distribution to Outdoor/Running Channels
Birkenstock said it expanded distribution to to outdoor and running specialty accounts, including include signing on key retailers Fleet Feet, Skinny Raven and Kirkham's…
Speedo Launches Largest Digital Initiative To Date
Speedo, a division of The Warnaco Group Inc., unveiled the Speedo Pace Club, the brand's new digital, consumer and e-commerce swim training product, now live at paceclub.speedousa.com…
REI Donates $20,000 to Appalachian Trail Conservancy
REI awarded the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) a $20,000 grant, which will go towards recruiting and training Appalachian Trail Community Ambassadors, in support of the Appalachian Trail Community program…
CDC Partners on Concussion Education Campaign
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are teaming up to launch “Heads Up to Parents,” a new educational initiative designed specifically to provide parents wi
Jack Wolfskin Acquired by Blackstone Group
Blackstone, the multi-billion investment company, agreed to acquire Jack Wolfskin GmbH & Co KGaA from Quadriga Capital and Barclays Private Equity. While the transaction is still subject to approval by the regulatory authorities, Blackstone named a former
VF Corp. Raises FY Guidance on Strong Second Quarter
VF Corp. reported second-quarter revenues rose 15.4 percent to $1.84 billion from $1.59 billion in 2010. All VF coalitions achieved double-digit revenue increases in the quarter, with the strongest growth in Outdoor & Action Sports, where revenues increas
Point6 Announces Recipients of 1% for the Planet
Point6, manufacturer of premium merino wool socks, announced the non-profit environmental organizations selected to receive the company's annual contribution of 1 percent of company sales…
OIWC Kicks Off Advocacy Program Aimed at Gender Equality
The 1,500-strong Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition has kicked off its new Advocacy Program, marking its transition from a support group to a group advocating for change in the outdoor, snowsports and cycling industries. It will focus on identifyin
