Organic Cotton Production Climbs 53%
Latest figures from the Organic Exchange show that the amount of organic cotton produced globally increased 53% from 2005/06 to 2006/07 to 57,931 metric tons (MT), or 265,517 bales of cotton and volumes are set to climb further. This expansion was led by
Crocs Fights Off Escalator Talk…
Crocs spent much of last week defending itself over reports that countless people, particularly young children, wearing their shoes were getting their toes caught in escalators. Incidents were reported to have occurred over the last few months in Singapor
ITECH Named Official NHL Visor…
Mission-ITECH Hockey has entered into a multi-year agreement with the NHL for the company’s ITECH brand to become the Official Visor and Goalie Mask of the league. As a result of the partnership, the NHL Shield will begin appearing on all ITECH facial and
prAna Looks to Expand Brand Reach with New Product and Owned-Retail
Over the past two months, prAna has seen some turbulent times with two successfully implemented long range growth plans colliding with a major reorganization at its parent company, Liz Claiborne. This reorganization brought in new leadership in the senior
Columbia Looks for Footwear and Apparel Growth
At the recent Bank of America Annual Investors Conference, Columbia president and CEO, Tim Boyle gave a brief overview of the company and its growth initiatives. On the product side, Columbia is looking at two major branding opportunities to boost apparel
RECALL: Petzl Crampons
Petzl is recalling its SARKEN crampons, because the front points of the crampons are susceptible to premature wear out following heavy use. The crampon can experience cracking of the metal forefoot near the front points, followed by possible breakage if u
Orange 21 Terminates Discussions with No Fear
Orange 21 Inc. confirmed that an independent special committee of its board of directors and No Fear Inc. have mutually agreed to terminate discussions regarding a potential strategic transaction involving the acquisition of No Fear Retail Stores, Inc. Or
Aldila Extends ‘Dutch Auction’ Following Explosion at Factory
Aldila, Inc. has extended the deadline for shareholders to respond to its pending “Dutch auction” tender offer to acquire shares of its common stock following news of an explosion in one of its factories in China. The new deadline for shareholders to resp
Shred Alert Names Frey As VP
Shred Alert, Inc. added Tripp Frey to head its sales team as vice president of the company. With extensive financial analyst and management experience, Frey will lend his business expertise directing the sales force and market forecasting…
Cocona Receives Capital Infusion
Cocona Inc. (formerly Traptek, LLC) has received a “major capital investment” from Fairhaven Capital, a leading early- and growth-stage venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. Sources at both Cocona Inc. and Fairhaven declined to disclose th
Christina America Acquires Baltex Swimwear
Montreal-based Christina America has purchased the assets of Baltex Swimwear. The deal maintains the Baltex name and secures a significant number of Baltex jobs. The transaction price was not disclosed…
Kjus Inks Deal with Bode Miller
World ski racing champion Bode Miller has chosen KJUS systems skiwear as his official uniform supplier for his new independent race team through at least the 2010 Olympic Winter games in Vancouver, Canada. The news was announced today by LK International
adidas to Sponsor 2012 London Olympics
adidas has reached an agreement to sponsor the 2012 summer Olympics in London. The deal is valued at $99.6 million, and is expected to be formally announced on Thursday during a press conference featuring U.S. sprinters Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix. Both A
Warnaco to Sell Most Designer Swimwear Brands
In a bid to enhance profitability, Warnaco Group Inc. said it plans to sell its Catalina, Anne Cole and Cole of California brands, leaving it with only Calvin Klein and Speedo among its swimwear brands. The company added that it will explore strategic alt
Marc Ecko To Auction Off Bonds Ball to Public
Marc Ecko announced his acquisition of Barry Bonds' 756th home run ball and his plans to allow the public to determine its fate. Beginning on Tuesday, the public can go to www.vote756.com and choose to (a) give the ball to the Hall of Fame in Coopers
