Noble Biomaterials Acquires Manufacturer
Noble Biomaterials Inc., the global leader in bacterial management solutions and manufacturer of X-Static silver fiber technology, today announced the acquisition of Carolina Silver, LLC, a full-service manufacturer of silver-based fabric, yarn and fiber.
Obama’s FY15 Budget Boosts Funds for Land Conservation and Outdoor Recreational Facilities
President Obama’s 2013-14 budget calls for boosting funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 30 percent, while holding operating and maintenance budgets at the Department of Interior's land management agencies near current levels
Crocs Named Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year
Crocs, Inc. was named the Comfort/Wellness Footwear Brand of the Year at the UK Footwear Industry Awards ceremony in Birmingham, England…
World Industries Partners With Keep A Breast Foundation
World Industries and Keep A Breast Foundation, the leading youth-focused, global, nonprofit breast cancer organization, announced plans for a limited edition I love boobies! footwear line, WRLDxKAB…
Lenzing Publishes New Sustainability Report
The Lenzing Group published “Focus Sustainability – Taking Responsibility for Our Business,” a report focusing on its core fiber business, which accounts for 90 percent of the company's consolidated sales…
Zumiez’s March Comps Increase 2.1 Percent
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Apr. 6, 2013 increased 19.7 percent to $61.0 million, compared to $50.9 million for the five-week period ended March 31, 2012. The company's comparable store sales increased 2.
The North Face Launches Customer Loyalty Program
The North Face has launched VIPeak, a new customer rewards loyalty program…
Wolverine World Wide Delivers More Boots to the U.S. Navy
Wolverine World Wide Inc. has been awarded up to $14.8 million in additional orders for Navy certified safety boots under a modification to a second-year option contract from the U.S. Department of Defense…
SIA RetailTRAK: Snow Sports Sales Surpass Anemic 2011/12
Season-to-date retail sales of snow sports products through February reached $3.1 billion, up 2 percent when compared with dollars sold from August to February last season, according to the latest SIA RetailTRAK report from Snowsports Industries America..
Mad Dogg Athletics Acquires the Ugi Brand
Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., a maker of equipment-based fitness education and the parent company of Spinning, Peak Pilates, Bodyblade and Resist-A-Ball, announced the acquisition of the Ugi brand and select assets from Ugi Fitness, Inc., a Vancouver-based f
German Chancellor Merkel to Attend Eurobike
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will attend opening day of Eurobike, the international bicycle trade show at Lake Constance on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013…
Skechers Announces Resignation of KPMG as Lead Auditor
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that KPMG, LLP resigned, April 8, 2013, as independent auditor of Skechers due to misconduct by KPMG’s lead Audit Engagement Partner on the Skechers account. In connection with its resignation, KPMG has publicly stated t
Gander Mountain Launches Online Firearms Ownership Pledge
As part of its “With Rights Comes Responsibility; Secure Your Firearms” initiative, Gander Mountain launched www.ResponsibilityPledge.com, where firearms owners and those thinking of becoming an owner can take a pledge of personal responsibili
Running USA: Half-Marathons Continue to Grow
Over the past decade, the half-marathon has become America's most popular distance by virtually any metric: by finisher growth, by debut half-marathons, by “buzz” and by survey, and the following numbers and tables compiled by Running USA for its ann
Uniqlo Signs Professional Golfer Adam Scott
Uniqlo signed a multi-year contract with Australian pro golfer and world number seven Adam Scott to act as the Japanese chain's global brand ambassador. This marks the first time for Uniqlo to partner with a professional golfer…
