Camber Outdoors Announces OR Summer Market Events
Camber Outdoors has announced its lineup of events during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 in Denver, CO. The events are focused on advancing the active-outdoor industries through convening and conversations on equity, inclusion and intersectionality.
North Face Endurance Challenge Series Commits To Reusable Cups
The North Face announced a commitment to eliminate disposable cups for its Endurance Challenge Series events. Hydrapak has been named as the official hydration sponsor of the series and will provide reusable Hydrapak Speedcups to runners.
K-Swiss Promotes Mike Miringoff To VP Of Sales
K-Swiss announced the promotion of Mike Miringoff to VP of sales for the Americas region. Miringoff joined K-Swiss in October of 2016 as global director of tennis.
April Retail Sales Up 2.8 Percent YOY
April retail sales increased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 2.8 percent year-over-year as consumers continued to spend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Vibram Finished Goods Appoints New Sales Agency For New England Territory
Vibram announced the company’s new sales distribution partnership with Matt McClain. McClain will represent Vibram Finished Goods in Vibram’s New England territory.
Clarus Corp. To Expand In Utah
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) in Utah announced Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, will expand in Utah over the next eight years, adding up to 147 high-paying jobs, $8.9 million in new state revenue and $40 million in capital investment.
HanesBrands Hires Jon Ram To Lead Global Activewear Business
Jonathan Ram, 50, will join Hanes to lead the company’s global activewear businesses, including Champion, as group president, global activewear, effective May 21. Ram joins Hanes from New Balance Athletics, Inc., where he served as executive vice president North America.
Adidas Gets Caught In Rockport Bankruptcy
The Rockport Group filed for bankruptcy and cited a complex and expensive two-year transition process separating from the company’s former parent, Adidas, as one of the reasons for the filing. Court filings also show Adidas holds unsecured claims amounting to more than $70 million.
Manufacturing Softness Helps Drive Down Yue Yuen Earnings
Hong Kong footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. saw earnings dip but revenue climb in the first quarter, bringing the supplier mixed signals to begin the year.
Darn Tough Vermont Voted ‘Best Vermont Made Product”
Sock manufacturer Darn Tough Vermont was awarded “Best Vermont Made Product” by Vermont Business Magazine as part of the 2018 Best Of Business (BOB) Awards.
Footwear Manufacturer Kamik Names Litzky Public Relations Agency Of Record
Footwear manufacturer Kamik has named Litzky Public Relations the company’s global agency of record. LPR is a full-service, boutique public relations agency specializing in consumer and lifestyle brands.
Rockport Files For Bankruptcy, Reaches Sale Agreement
The Rockport Group LLC announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to facilitate a sale to CB Marathon Opco, LLC an affiliate of Charlesbank Equity Fund IX.
Yue Yuen’s Profits Dip In Q1
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported net earnings declined 23.3 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 despite an 8.9 percent gain in revenues.
Report: Nike Renews Chinese Super League Partnership
Nike has agreed to a deal to extend the company’s kit partnership with the Chinese Super League (CSL), the top tier of club soccer in the country, according to reports.
Report: Phil Knight ‘Proud’ Of Nike’s Response To Problems
Phil Knight, Nike Inc.’s chairman emeritus and co-founder, said he is “proud” of the way his company has handled recent allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination, according to a CBS report.
