Foot Locker Introduces Six02.com
Foot Locker, Inc. announced the introduction of SIX02.com, the e-retail extension of its SIX:02 stores, featuring fitness apparel and athletic footwear for women. Created for the active, performance-minded woman, SIX02.com is a fitness destination…
Merrell Opens New Round of “The Pack Project” Grant Applications
Merrell opened its call for new grant applications for “The Pack Project” initiative. The Pack Project selects and funds programs and ideas that inspire an increase in outdoor participation. Grants of $2,500 directly support the resources and
Body Glove Appoints Hawaii Rep
Body Glove international announced its newest sales representative, Myles Padaca. Padaca will cover the state of Hawaii for Body Glove apparel, wetsuits, PFD’s lycra and swimwear…
Delta Apparel Appoints Rod McGeachy as President of Soffe
Delta Apparel, Inc. said Rod McGeachy will be joining Delta Apparel as President of the company's Soffe division, effective Sept. 17. McGeachy was most recently serving as Chairman and CEO of Tandy Brands Accessories. Prior to Tandy Brands, McGeachy
Fila ‘Independents’ Video Series to Air Exclusively on Complex TV
Fila USA kicked off Fall 2013 with a 12 part video series: Rise of the Independents. At a time when some might say that brands – and not the retailers – have taken on the role of curator and tastemaker, these spots celebrate the shoes and the independent
The Outdoor Foundation Partners with Grassroots Retailers to Reach Youth
The Outdoor Foundation has joined with retail members of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance to award more than $50,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations that get people outdoors…
Winter Bookings up Substantially at Western Mountain Resorts
As of Aug. 31, on-the-books occupancy at western mountain resorts is up nine percent for arrivals in September through February compared to the same period last year with increases in every month except November, according to the most recent data released
Gildan Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Gildan Activewear Inc. has become one of only two North American companies to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index in the Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods sector, with effect from Sept. 23, 2013…
Kenneth Cole Celebrates 30 Years
After launching the company's 30 year anniversary with a February return to New York Fashion Week, Kenneth Cole continues the 2013 celebration with the September 12 launch of 30YearsBold.com. Designed to salute the company's 30 year heritage of
Vail Resorts to Donate $200,000 to Front Range Flood Relief Efforts
Vail Resorts, Inc. will make an immediate $100,000 contribution towards relief efforts from the catastrophic flooding that has occurred in Colorado’s Front Range in the past several days, and additionally it will donate $1 for every season pass sold
Accent and Cannon Paddle Named Grassroots Vendor
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has admitted Accent and Cannon Paddles as its newest Vendor Partners…
SmartWool Donates for Boulder Flood Relief
SmartWool’s president, Mark Satkiewicz, announced in a memo to staff this morning that the company would immediately contribute toward the flood relief efforts underway in and around Boulder, CO, where the company’s design center is based. Spe
Nathan Makes Inc.’s 500|5000 List of Fastest Growers
Nathan, the maker of hydration, visibility, and other performance gear, announced that it has been named to the 2013 Inc. 500|5000 list, an elite ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies…
Paddleexpo Shifts to Smaller Venue
Paddleexpo reduced exhibitor space by more than a third, marking the first time in the German show’s 11 year history that it has not expanded. The move enabled the trade show, which takes place Oct. 2-4 in Nuremburg, to secure a more attractive venu
Sof Sole Complements Famous Footwear BTS Donation to Salvation Army
In August, Famous Footwear provided more than 100 pairs of the season’s shoe styles for kids through The Salvation Army – Greater New York Division. Sof Sole recently supplemented that donation by sending 130 pairs of socks in corresponding sizes…
