Volunteerism, Education Highlight Public Lands Day
National parks and forests as well as local parks across the country celebrated National Public Lands Day this past Saturday. The day sparked a number of volunteer efforts as well free entry to federal lands…
Columbia Sportswear Launches Omni-Heat Marketing Push
Columbia Sportswear Co. last week launched its Omni-Heat collection with the largest and most integrated global marketing campaign in the company's history. The marketing launch features print, online, web broadcast, social media and event marketing.
Worldwide Concludes Fall Show in Oregon
For the first time in over a decade, the Worldwide Show was moved to a new venue at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. With the February show set to take place in Reno, Nevada, the 2011 Fall show will again be in Portland…
Xenith Raises $10.5 Million in Equity Financing
Xenith, LLC, the football helmet specialist, has raised $10.5 million in equity financing from its existing investors. The company said the funds will be used to continue the company's research and development activities for head protection applicati
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. Closes Private Placement
Sherbrook SBK Sport Corp. has closed a second tranche of its non-brokered private placement of a debenture in the amount of $25,000 and 208,333 common share purchase warrants…
Stride Rite Children’s Group Launches STEP Program
The Stride Rite Children's Group (SRCG), unveiled its new STEP (Scientifically Tested Everyday Proven) program designed to help parents select the proper shoes to support a child's growth and development from ages one through five…
L.L. Bean Chairman Leon A. Gorman Earns College Honor
Leon A. Gorman, chairman of the board of L.L. Bean, Inc., will be awarded The Bowdoin Prize, the highest honor the Bowdoin College bestows upon one of its members. Gorman was a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 1956, and trustee emeritus of the Colle
Garmont Appoints New Lead in Footwear
Garmont USA has appointed Joshua Gibbs to their management team to oversee the outdoor divisions of Garmont footwear and Bridgedale socks. Gibbs will take the role of footwear sales manager, effective Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010…
Former Zoot CEO Joins Active Network
The Active Network, Inc. hired Brian Enge, former CEO of Zoot Sports, as vice president of strategic projects for all corporate endeavors…
AAFA praises Congressional Passage of Small Business Bill
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) praised Senate approval of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act (H.R. 5297). The U.S. Senate approved the legislation on Sept. 16…
Small Business Bill Approved in House, Headed to Obama
The Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 is headed to President Obama for signing after being passed Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation provides a host of tax incentives and federal grant money aimed at spurring small busine
Nike’s Q1 Profits Increase 9%, Futures Climb 10%
Nike Inc. reported first quarter sales grew 8% to $5.2 billion. Excluding currency fluctuations, sales grew 10%. Earnings rose 9% to $559 million, or $1.14 a share, from $513 million, or $1.09, a year ago, thanks in part to gross margin expansion driven b
Patagonia’s CEO Addreses RILA Sustainability Summit
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) kicked off the educational programming for its third annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC) with a keynote address from Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia…
Kobe Bryant Repeats as Top-Selling Jersey in China
During the 2009-10 season, reigning two-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant had the top-selling NBA jersey in China for the fourth consecutive season…
Dreams, Inc. Signs University of Miami
Dreams, Inc. signed an agreement with the University of Miami Athletics to re-launch the Hurricanes on-line fan shop, ShopMiamiHurricanes.com…
