New U.S. HQ and DC for Pearl Izumu
Pearl Izumi recently opened their new U.S. headquarters and distribution center in Louisville, Colorado. The building which totals approximately 90,000 square feet includes 55,000 square feet of warehouse space along with 35,000 square feet of offices…
European Outdoor Group Launches New Logo/Website
The European Outdoor Group recently launched both a new visual image and a new website. The new logo is to replace the old one immediately…
Fila Launches “How Do You Fila?” Contest
Fila's second “How Do You Fila?” contest was launched on June 6th with a new look and marketing campaign that Fila believes will resonate with a young, hip demographic. In addition to creating a new contest format and offering relevant prizes, Fila i
New Merino Apparel Vendor point6 Launches
Former Smartwool Founders Peter and Patty Duke said their new merino wool sock company, point6, is up and running. The company is selling it's own branded merino wool socks exclusively via its highly animated Web site, which features outdoor, active,
Moody’s May Downgrade Quiksilver
Moody's Investors Service put Quiksilver Inc.'s ratings on review for a possible downgrade as it tries to sell its ski equipment unit Rossignol. As reported, Quiksilver plans to sell Rossignol, a French company it bought in 2005. The company has
Mizuno Opens New DC…
Mizuno USA, Inc. has opened a new distribution center at the Hamilton Mill Business Center in Buford, GA. The 300,000-square-foot facility is intended to support the company’s persistent growth and to meet future market demands…
Foot Locker Execs Offer Expanded Transparency on U.S. Business…
At its investor conference last week, Foot Locker Inc. execs spelled out a plan to reinvigorate its product mix by bringing in more trend-right, exclusive and limited-edition merchandise from its key vendors, while expecting a spark from a host of newer v
Investor Conferences Give First Peak into Second Quarter Progress…
Investors and analysts looking for a leg up got some first-hand insight into the current business environment at retail as attendees at Pipe Jaffray’s 28th Annual Consumer Conference in New York City early last week featured speakers from a number of vend
Warnaco Swimwear Relocates to Downtown L.A.
The Warnaco Swimwear Group has signed a long term lease for two floors totaling approximately 38,000 square feet of office space on the full-service entertainment campus of Los Angeles Center Studios (LACS). It plans to relocate its Swimwear Group headqua
Delta Apparel Affirms Q4 and FY 08 Guidance
Delta Apparel, Inc. confirmed its outlook for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 28, 2008. The company noted that it continues to grow its Junkfood business and that its new Honduran plant has reached weekly production goals…
Online Reviews Driving Sales at REI
Recreational Equipment Inc. customers who submit online reviews of gear purchase at a 26% higher rate than non-review readers, according to the vendor who helped implement REI's online review feature. REI began soliciting gear reviews on its website
Lafuma Group Reports Loss for First Half
Lafuma Group reported a net loss of €700,000 ($1.0 mm) for the half year ended March 31, down from net income of €1.6 million ($2.3 mm). Operating profits for the group, which includes the Lafuma, Millet, Le Chameau and Oxbow brands, plummeted 82.4% to €8
High Sierra Names new VP of International Sales
Bag and luggage maker High Sierra Sport Companyhas hired Jorge Garces as Vice President of International Sales. Garces has worked at JanSport, Marketing Associate International, Johnson Outdoor Incorporated, Lennox Industries Inc. and The Coleman Company.
adidas Boycotts Mulesed Wool
Following nearly four months of discussions with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, adidas has decided to boycott all wool from mulesed lambs — including those mulesed using clips, according to PETA and an Australian media report. While adidas i
CCM Unveils Designer Street Wear
CCM by Roger Edwards and Alex Ovechkin announced the launch of the new Ovechkin Designer Street Wear Collection for men. Created by designer Roger Edwards in conjunction with CCM and Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin, the collection will be avai
