DOD Offers $75 Million in Matching Funds for Advanced Fibers and Textile Research
The Department of Defense kicked off a competition March 18 for $75 million in federal matching funds for advanced fiber and textile research…
Tilly’s CEO Says Fiscal Q4 Results Reflect Improving Response Rates
Tilly's Inc. reported comps rose 2.9 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter on slight improvements in response rates to its marketing efforts…
Canoecopia 2015 Sales Exceed Expectations
Paddlesports companies came away from the annual Canoecopia show reporting unexpectedly strong sales and traffic gains that could bode well for the upcoming season, according to attendee interviews conducted last week.
Vibram Hires CMO and NA Sales Manager, Finished Goods
Vibram hired Allon Cohne as its chief marketing officer and Chris Melton as its North American sales manager, Vibram Finished Goods.
Travel and Tourism Spending Outpaced GDP Growth in Q4
Real spending on travel and tourism grew more than twice as fast as real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter, according to government estimates…
Yue Yuen Faces Factory Strike
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd said on Wednesday thousands of workers at a factory in South China have gone on strike following changes to production processes…
Outdoor Prolink Signs up Osprey Packs
Osprey Packs has retained Outdoor Prolink to run its pro deal business…
L.L.Bean to Open its First Ohio Store
L.L.Bean expects to open its first Ohio store in November. The store will be located at Legacy Village, a popular lifestyle center in Lyndhurst, OH , just outside of Cleveland. The 16,000 square-foot store…
Osprey Packs Utah Distribution Center to Open This Month
Osprey Packs Inc. said its new distribution center is set to open in Ogden, Utah later this month. While Osprey company headquarters, which includes sales, customer service, marketing, finance, quality assurance, and other core functions, will remain in C
Nike’s Q3 Earnings Climb 16 Percent
Nike Inc. reported earnings rose 16 percent in its third quarter ended Feb. 28, to $791 million, or 89 cents a share. Sales rose 7 percent to $7.46 billion. Sales on a currency-neutral basis grew 11 percent for the Nike brand and 33 percent for Converse.
Leatherman Appoints Bobbie Parisi VP of Marketing
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. appointed Bobbie Parisi vice president of marketing for Leatherman, where she will head up marketing, product development and global brand strategy…
Gregory Decline a Mere Blip at Rapidly Growing Samsonite
Gregory Mountain Products sales declined nearly 5 percent in 2014, but were a mere blip at Samsonite International S.A.'s rapidly growing outdoor and sport products business, financial results released by the Hong Kong luggage giant show…
Garmin to Equip Red Bull X-Alps Race Athletes
Garmin International Inc. will provide its Virb action cameras, Fenix GPS watches and GPS handhelds to athletes competing in the Red Bull X-Alps adventure race this summer…
Gildan Named Title Sponsor of 2015 Life Time Esprit de She
Gildan has signed on as the title sponsor of Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series, the premiere athletic event series for women run by Life Time Fitness…
Under Armour Employee Seeks Climbing Record
An Under Armour employee will attempt to summit six of the world’s highest mountains this spring in a record-breaking task. His Summits Challenge is designed to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking…
