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Rocky Brands Looks For Pickup In 2017

“With respect to the work, western and hunting boot categories, 2017 is off to a better start than 2016, thanks to more operable weather conditions combined with easier comparisons,” said CEO Mike Brooks on a conference call with analysts.

FGL Sports Delivers Another Banner Year

Duncan Fulton, president, FGL Sports, said on a conference call with analysts, “There is a lot of optimism and opportunity right now to get more out of the assets that we already have.”

Puma Appoints New North America President

Puma appointed Bob Philion, formerly head of Cobra Puma Golf, as president of Puma North America. Last November, Puma announced that the region’s long-time CEO, Jay Piccola, would retire, mid-2017.

VF Issues Soft Guidance For 2017

VF Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings were down, in line with guidance. Among its major brands in the quarter, North Face was down 8 percent, Vans grew 14 percent, and Timberland gained 4 percent. The company provided a weak outlook for 2017.

Outdoor Retailer To Leave Salt Lake City

After an unproductive meeting between Gov. Gary Herbert and outdoor industry executives, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) says it hopes to find a new location for the Outdoor Retailer shows “as soon as possible.”

HanesBrands Distribution Center Achieves Safety Milestone

HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, stated that its Cleveland Distribution Center, located in Kings Mountain, NC, was one of 34 facilities in the state of North Carolina to achieve 2 million employee hours without injury in 2016.