Vietnamese Riots Unlikely to Delay Fall Retail Deliveries, But Surface Emerging Risks
Damage to Vietnamese factories that make apparel, footwear and gear for U.S. athletic and outdoor brands is unlikely to affect fall retail deliveries, but should cause industry executives to reexamine their assumptions about the region's geopolitcal
Remington Announces Corporate Consolidation
Remington Arms Company LLC on Thursday told employees at sites in seven states, including two productions lines in New York, that it is relocating their jobs to its new facility in Huntsville, AL…
Study Projects U.S. Social Media Ad Revenues to Reach $15B by 2018
During the forecast period, native social advertising revenues will grow at a 38.6% Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR); social mobile at a 38.3% CAGR; and locally targeted social advertising at a 31.6% CAGR…
National Footwear Cares Month Sets Benchmark for Industry Volunteerism
National Footwear Cares Month, the country’s first-ever industry-wide, month-long community service campaign, during April saw more than 6,500 employees from 100 footwear companies donate countless hours to dozens of national, regional and local non
Timberland Celebrates One Millionth Community Service Hour
Timberland's employees around the world celebrated the one millionth volunteer hour served. Timberland's commitment to corporate responsibility is rooted in community service; this milestone has been in the making since the brand launched its Pa
Outdoor Foundation Survey Finds Youth Participation Held Steady in 2013
The Outdoor Foundation reports that a record number of Americans participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2013, according to its just released 2014 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. The report, which is based on an online survey of
Columbia Sportswear Prana Acquisitions Receives Antitrust Approval
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that on May 12th the U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the required waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) with respect to the company’s previous
Zappos Downtown Las Vegas Headquarters Certified LEED Gold
Zappos.com, Inc. has been awarded LEED Gold certification for New Construction and Major Renovation, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is also intern
J.C. Penney Posts Steep Loss in Q1
JC Penney Co. reported a loss of net loss of $352 million, or $1.15 a share, in the first quarter but it exceeded the $1.26 consensus expected by Wall Street. Same store sales increase 6.2 percent…
LocalGear.com Beta Test Goes Live
LocalGear.com, a site that enables consumers to research products provided by dozens of leading outdoor specialty brands and where they are carried locally, launched a live beta test of its service Thursday, according to an email sent to its subscribers.
Ben Hogan to Return to Equipment Business
Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with Eidolon Brands…
Colt Hosts Investor Conference Call on 2014 First Quarter Financials
Colt Defense LLC (the “Company”) announced that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss 2014 first quarter financial results…
Skechers Adds Joe Namath as Endorser
Skechers USA, Inc. has signed hall-of-fame quarterback legend Joe Namath to join the team representing its men’s Relaxed Fit from Skechers footwear line. A new advertising campaign featuring Namath will begin in Fall 2014…
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Revenues Rise 7.3 Percent
Yue Yuen Industrial Limited, which is the largest manufacturer of footwear for athletic and outdoor brands, reported sales rose 7.3 percent to $1.83 billion in the first quarter. Sales of athletic shoes and casual/outdoor shoes were up by 1.1 percent and
Try Tennis for Free Initiative Launched
The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) have partnered to support an industry-wide effort aimed at getting Americans to “Try Tennis for Free.” The USPTA is promoting Try Tennis for Free to i
