KEEN Hybrid.Care Partners with 88bikes
88bikes Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to providing bikes to young people in developing countries and a KEEN Hybrid.Care partner, just completed their fourth project with the gift of 300 bikes to orphans and children rescued from human trafficking in
Merrell Launches “Park Ranger for a Day” Contest
Merrell and National Park Foundation kicked off the third annual Junior Ranger Essay Contest asking kids: If you were a National Park Ranger for a day, how would you describe the national parks to someone who's never been before?…
Saucony Run For Good Awards Grants
The Saucony Run For Goods Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running programs, has announced its latest round of grant winners. The nine grant recipients include organizations..
Stage Stores Begins Development of eCommerce Platform, Promotes CIO
Stage Stores, Inc. announced that Steven Hunter, senior vice president, chief information officer, has been promoted to EVP, CIO. The promotion is being made in conjunction with Hunter assuming responsibility for the Company's eCommerce initiative…
Cushe Hires Sol Adventures to Spearhead Sales in West
Footwear brand Cushe said Demian Kloer and his agency, Sol Adventures, will lead Western sales territories for the brand. Kloer joins the team with deep history in the outdoor and fashion space and will be leading Central and Southern California sales, as
Brown Shoe Q4 Returns to the Black, Famous Footwear’s Comps Surge 9%
Brown Shoe reported earnings in the fourth quarter were $5.0 million, or 12 cents a share, versus a net loss of $153.0 million, or $3.68 a share, in the year-ago quarter. On an adjusted basis, excluding charges and recoveries, earnings were $8.1 million,
San Diego Climbing Center to Open in May
Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center, Inc., which features 52-foot pinnacles and 30,000 square feet of climbing surface, set Saturday, May 22 as the grand opening for its new San Diego indoor climbing facility…
Outdoor Research Adds Rep in Southwest
Outdoor Research announced the addition of Jerry and Lois Horton to their U.S. sales representative team. The Horton Company, based outside Austin, Texas, will cover the South Central territory, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas and Arkans
The Bike Cooperative Embraces Shopatron
The Bike Cooperative has partnered with Shopatron, Inc. to expand online sales opportunities for the cooperative’s member retailers and supplier partners, while driving more of the cycling industry to Shopatron’s e-commerce platform…
Department Stores Return to Profitability in Q4 on Expense Cuts, Easier Comps
Macy's, Inc., exceeded profit expectations for Q4 and forecast an improvement in same-store sales this year. Macy's reported net income of $466 million, or $1.10 a share, for the fourth quarter ended on Jan. 30, compared with a year-earlier los
Grammici Boosts Use of Propreitary Organic Fabrics
Apparel maker Gramicci said organic blends now represent over 60% of the offering in men's wear and 65% in women’s wear. New this year are environmental impact standards in manufacturing, dye and water usage as well as responsible fiber sourcin
Invista Launches Anti-Counterfeit Campaign
Invista said it is taking a stance against trademark misuse on behalf of its brands. The owner of the Lycra fiber brand is launching an advertising campaign to reinforce the importance of protecting the value of its trademarks…
West 49 Announces New Credit Facility
West 49 Inc., the Canadian action sports chain, has received a new senior secured asset-based credit facility from the Bank of Montreal. The three-year, Canadian$25 million (U.S. $23.7 mm) committed ABL Facility is structured for financing general operati
MBT’s U.S. Headquarters Moving to Portmouth, NH
Masai footwear, the parent of MBT footwear, is moving its U.S. headquarters from Sun Valley, ID, to larger office space in Portsmouth, NH…
Garmin’s Outdoor/Fitness Sales up 24% in Q4
Garmin Ltd.'s outdoor/fitness segment was a standout in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 26, generating sales of $149 million, up 24% from the year earlier quarter in a period when Garmin’s overall revenues rose just 1%. For the year, outdoor/fitn
