Lenzing Reports Chinese Crackdown Boosted Fiber Prices in Q2
The Lenzing Group said a crack down on polluting textile plants in China contributed to stable fiber prices in the second quarter, helping boost the company's profits in the first half…
Nine West Holdings Acquires Canadian Licensee’s Business
Nine West Holdings, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the business operations of Sherson Group Inc., which previously held the exclusive rights to the Nine West, Anne Klein and Easy Spirit brands in Canada…
Globe’s Full-Year Revenues Jump 32 Percent
Globe International Ltd., a major supplier to the skate channel, reported sales grew 32 percent in its year ended June 30, to Australian $137.7 million ($98.2 mm)…
Report: Fanatics Raises $300MM in PE Funding
Fanatics has received a $300 million investment from private equity firm Silver Lake, according to a report from Fortune…
PGA Tour Associates Gain Certification
PGA Tour Superstore, the fastest growing golf and tennis retailer in the U.S., announced 14 of its tennis associates have received the highest certification a racquet sports retailer can receive, earning recognition as Master Racquet Technicians (MRT) by
ASA Appoints Fishery Policy Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced that Kellie Ralston, a fifth generation Floridian and an expert in Florida’s marine fisheries management, has joined the ASA staff as Fishery Policy Director for the Keep Florida Fishing initiati
EU and Vietnam Clinch Free Trade Agreement
The European Union and Vietnam have reached an agreement in principle for a free trade agreement, that will remove nearly all tariffs on goods traded between the two economies…
OR to Stay in Salt Lake through 2017, Move up Summer Dates
Emerald Expositions moved up the dates for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market a week to late July as part of an extension of a contract that will keep the biennial show in Salt Lake City through Summer 2018. To ensure all options and concerns were considered
German Auto Supplier to Debut E-Bike Frame Concept
Rehau will become the latest German auto suppliers to enter Europe's booming e-bike industry this week when it presents a production concept at EuroBike 2015…
Combat Flip-Flops Hires Ned Post as Adviser
Combat Flip Flops of Issaquah, WA, named Ned Post, former president of Smith Optics, as an adviser to the brand…
Skechers Announces Three-for-One Stock Split
Skechers USA, Inc.'s board of directors approved a three-for-one split of the company’s Class A and Class B common stock that will be distributed in the form of a stock dividend. “Our decision to adopt this stock split is another indicati
Atavus Creates Technical Advisory Board
Atavus announced the creation of Atavus Technical Advisory Board to provide guidance and first-hand insights on the needs of football coaches as the company continues to build out its Tackle Plan program. Launched this summer to improve the efficiency and
X2 Biosystems Partners with Mississippi High School Activities Association
The Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) launched a concussion safety pilot program during the 2015-2016 school year in partnership with X2 Biosystems and the Mind Matters Foundation…
Xero Shoes Hires Former Crocs Chief Sales Officer
Xero Shoes has appointed Mike De Bell, former chief sales officer for Crocs, as its VP of global sales…
Outdoor Recreation Leaders Applaud Master Leasing Plan for Moab
Outdoor recreation leaders and like-minded advocates lauded the Bureau of Land Management’s newly released draft Moab Master Leasing Plan…
