R.G. Barry Sees 34% Profit Gain
R.G. Barry Corp., which owns the Terrasoles brand, reported its profit climbed more than 34% in its fiscal second quarter, to $8.2 million, or 74 cents per share, compared with $6.1 million, or 56 cents per share, in the same quarter of the prior year. Sa
Zumiez Comps Climb 1.8% in January
Zumiez Inc. reported sales increased 9.2% in the four weeks ended Jan. 30, to $22.1 million from $20.3 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 1.8% versus a 14.8% drop in the year ago period…
Ping Chairman Adresses Controversy Over Wedges
Ping chairman John Solheim answered accusations that its Ping Eye 2 wedges are illegal for use on the PGA Tour. In a statement, Solheim said the PGA Tour is bound by the 1993 settlement allowing Ping Eye 2 wedges…
Lubbock’s Famous Brands Closes
Famous Brands Shoes of Lubbock, TX, closed its doors in mid-December. The women's shoe store filed a liquidation petition with U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas…
Hanesbrands Donates 2,000 Tents to Haiti
Hanesbrands Inc. is sending 2,000 tents to employees of its contract sewing operations affected by the Haiti earthquake last month…
True Love and False Idols Appoints Marketing Chief
Jim Shubin has been hired as the new VP of sales and marketing for True Love and False Idols, which recently was licensed under the La Jolla Group. Effective immediately, Shubin will report to Toby Bost and Bill Bussiere, LJG's CEO and president resp
La Sportiva Names 2010 Running Team Roster And Associate Sponsors
La Sportiva N.A. announced its Mountain Running team roster and associate sponsors for 2010. Greenlayer will serve as the official apparel sponsor of the La Sportiva team…
Outdoor Foundation Releases Youth Study
The Outdoor Foundation released a Special Report on Youth, a new research report detailing youth participation in outdoor recreation. The report reveals, among other findings, that nearly 60% of American youth ages 6-24 participate in outdoor recreation.
FTC Expected to Detail Greenwashing Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission is expected to toughen enforcement and environmental guidelines around “greenwashing” when it updates its environmental marketing guidelines for the first time since 1998, according to a report in the New York Times…
AAFA Launches Industry Haiti Reconstruction Task Force
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has created the Haiti-AAFA Recovery and Reconstruction Team (HARRT), a member-led task force that will provide key apparel, footwear, and textile industry insight as relief operations continue andvreconst
Tefron Appoints CEO
Tefron Ltd., a producer of seamless intimate apparel and engineered-for-performance (EFPTM) active wear, appointed Amit Meridor as its CEO, effective Jan. 21…
Visant Acquires Rock Creek Athletics
Visant Corporation has acquired Rock Creek Athletics, a manufacturer and distributor of wool letter jackets with operations in Grinnell, Iowa. Terms were not disclosed…
Under Armour VP of Apparel Resigns
Under Armour said Suzanne Karkus, its SVP of apparel and an executive, plans to resign to pursue other interests. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, her resignation will be effective Feb. 16, 2010. Matt Mirchin, SVP of sales
Worth Signs Monica Abbott to Multi-Year Endorsement Deal
Worth Sports signed Olympic Medalist and pitcher for the National Professional Fastpitch's Florida Pride, Monica Abbott, to a multi-year contract…
Retirement Prompts GMM Promotions at Bon-Ton Stores
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. promoted two buyers into SVP/GMM slots in the wake of the retirement of its SVP and GMM for center core and children's. The appointees will report to Tony Buccina, Vice Chairman, President – Merchandising.
