Foot Locker Launches #Kickstagram
Foot Locker announced the launch of a new marketing campaign surrounding the social media phenomenon Instagram. The campaign encourages Instagram users to tag pictures of themselves wearing their favorite kicks using #kickstagram and @footlocker beginnin
Moji Fills Sourcing, Product Development and Customer Service Roles
Moji, a company devoted to helping athletes recover and feel great though sports massage, ice and heat therapy, recently hired Todd Searle as a sourcing and product development analyst and Christine Connolly as Moji’s customer service and operations
Bomber Gear Joins Confluence Brands Sponsoring Teva Mountain Games
Bomber Gear has committed to sponsoring the Teva Mountain Games, its first sponsorship of the Games since joining the Confluence Watersports family of brands last year. Joining sister brands Dagger and Wave Sport, Bomber Gear is set to head to Vail, Colo.
Sun and Ski Sports Opens in Charlotte, NC
Sun & Ski Sports will open in Promenade on Providence on June 15, the second Charlotte-area location for the outdoor adventure retailer. The first store opened in Concord Mills in 1999.
Airwalk Reaches European Deal for Headphones
Collective Licensing International (CLI) announced a multi-year license agreement with OTL Brands. Based in London, OTL will design and sell Airwalk headphones and other electronic accessories in Europe…
SGS Certifies Performance Attributes of Gramicci’s Natural Fabrics
Gramicci has received independent testing confirming the brand's Natural Performance Technology (NPT) apparel performs as well, or better than, chemically-treated cottons or petroleum-based synthetics…
Macy’s May Comps Rise 4.2 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.02 billion for the four weeks ended May 26, an increase of 4.1 percent compared with total sales of $1.94 billion in the four weeks ended May 28, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were up 4
47 Brand Names Chief Operating Officer
'47 Brand has appointed Joe Keane its COO, effective immediately. Keane, an industry veteran, joins '47 Brand where he will oversee all operational aspects of the company…
Austin Canoe and Kayak Launches iPad Optimized Site
Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) launched an Apple iPad optimized version of their online store at ACK.com enabling customers to quickly and easily purchase outdoor gear anytime and anywhere. IPad traffic to the company's site has grown
Levi Strauss and Co. Taps Keen’s Curleigh to Head Flagship Brand
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) named former Keen CEO James Curleigh executive vice president and president of the Levi’s brand, effective July 5…
Crocs Marks 10th Anniversary with New Campaign
Crocs, Inc. launched its “Crocs Around the World” campaign to mark its 10th anniversary and evolution from a maker of a single, iconic clog to a global lifestyle brand that has sold more than 200 million pairs in 90 countries…
Vans Goes Direct in Sweden and Denmark
Vans will take ownership of its distribution in key Scandinavian markets to reinforce its presence and impact across the region. The brand will fully own its distribution in Sweden and Denmark starting with the Fall 2012 product lines…
Mountain Khakis to Sponsor EGolf Professional Tour
Mountain Khakis has become an official partner of the 2012 eGolf Professional Tour. 2012 marks the second of the past three seasons that the two companies have put forth a partnership to benefit members of the Charlotte, NC-based eGolf Pro Tour…
Sturm, Ruger Resumes Normal Acceptance of Orders
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), announced that it has resumed the normal acceptance of orders from its independent wholesale distributors…
Uniqlo Names Novak Djokovic as Spokesperson
Uniqlo Co. has picked Novak Djokovic, the world's No. 1 male tennis player, as its global brand ambassador. The five-year partnership is designed to help promote the Uniqlo brand globally, mainly in Europe. It also includes collaboration in product d
