River Outfitters Off to Normal Start Nationwide
Late spring snow and rain across the country has positioned rafting outfitters and paddlesports retailers well for a normal if not strong start to the 2013 commercial paddling season.
Quiksilver’s Losses Expand in Q1
Quiksilver Inc., which also owns DC Shoes and Roxy, reported revenues in its second quarter ended April 30 were down 6.7 percent to $459 million, and were down 5 percent, or $25 million, in constant currencies. Americas net revenues increased 3 percent t
After Tests, Lululemon Yoga Pants Return to Shelves
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is restocking its Luon black yoga pants after pulling them in March for being too sheer, Lululemon said in a statement…
Puma Will Sign Agreement on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh
Puma announced at its stakeholder meeting “Talks at Banz” that it will sign the Bangladesh Fire and Safety Agreement set up by global trade union IndustryAll this week to ensure that the company's six supplier factories in Bangladesh adhere to high s
Hoka One One Appoints Northwest and Southwest Reps
Hoka One One, the running shoe brand recently acquired by Deckers Outdoor Corp., hired two new sales agencies to support the brand’s growth in the Northwest and Southwest regions of the United States…
Surftech Sells Minority Stake to Partner Cobra International
Surftech LLC and Cobra International announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Cobra will become a minority shareholder of Surftech, the maker of surf and stand-up paddleboards…
Sierra Designs Names New Sales Manager to Push 2014 Line
Sierra Designs announce the recent hiring of veteran sales manager Michael Wedding to the newly created national sales manager position, effective immediately…
Under Armour Sees Annual Sales Doubling to $4 Billion by 2016
At its annual investor day, Under Armour Inc. predicted full-year sales will reach $4 billion by 2016, more than double 2012 levels of $1.83 billion. UA officials heralded goals to expand abroad and untap opportunities in women's apparel and footwear
Cervélo to Slow New Model Introductions to Help Dealers
Just four months after being acquired, Cervélo announced it will no longer introduce its new bicycle models every summer regardless of inventory levels at its dealers or its ability to ship new models. The Toronto company said that from now on it will tim
Neiman Marcus Earnings Rise on Higher Sales
Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported total revenues of $1.10 billion in its fiscal third quarter compared to $1.06 billion in the prior year. Comparable revenues increased 3.6 percent. Operating earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 were $150.3 milli
US Skier Visits Rebounded 11 Percent in Winter 2012/13
Skier days totaled 56.60 million in the United States last season, up 11 percent, according to preliminary data released by the National Ski Areas Association indicate. Although a vast improvement from the prior season, it fell short of the record 60.54 m
Zagster Partners With Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority
Zagster, a company that provides turnkey bike sharing services, has partnered with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA), which manages the Amtrak Downeaster, to make Zagster bikes available to passengers disembarking at the Portland,
Patagonia Promotes Doug Freeman to COO Post
Patagonia Inc. promoted Doug Freeman to the position of chief operating officer, effective immediately. Freeman's portfolio includes advanced product R&D, material R&D, sourcing, social and environmental responsibility and the company's distribu
NRF Launches Retail Industry Job Board
The National Retail Federation announced the launch of Retail Jobs powered by NRF, a recruiting and search tool developed for retailers and job seekers. The job board will serve as a fundamental part of NRF’s This is Retail: Careers, Community, Inno
Smart Apparel Startup OMsignal Gets $1M in Seed Funding
Montréal-based OMsignal Inc., a startup company which develops bio-sensing clothing that connects with mobile devices, has obtained a $1 million seed-stage round of financing. The deal involved Canadian venture capital firms Real Ventures and Golden Ventu
