In a July 10 letter, 167 members of the U.S. House of Representatives urged U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to include the “Yarn Forward” rule of origin in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement to prevent Vietnam from gaining
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BSN Sports Partners with the LeBron James Family Foundation
The LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) announced a new partnership with BSN Sports. As part of the partnership, BSN Sports will be the sole creator and distributor of all official LJFF-branded apparel including team jackets and T-shirts. BSN will also
iFitness Changes Name to Fitletic
iFitness, Inc., a maker of hydration belts, running belts and accessories, has changed its name to Fitletic…
Fleet Feet Introduces FITlanthropy Grants
Fleet Feet, Inc. awarded grants on behalf of six of its large vendors to six of its franchised stores at its annual National Franchise Conference, where the specialty running chain also honored store associates…
Finish Line’s Macy’s Roll Out Off to Winning Start
The Finish Line’s earnings in its first quarter ended June 1, as expected, dropped sharply due to costs related to the launch of its program to operate athletic shoe departments inside Macy's…
Report: Under Armour to Sponsor St. John’s
Under Armour Inc. has agreed to a six-year contract with St. John's University, the New York Post reported. Nike currently sponsors the college…
PGA Tour Superstore to Open Third Store in California
Following the opening of its first California Superstore in East Palo Alto this May, and a previously-announced opening of a store in Irvine in November, PGA Tour Superstore announced plans to open a third California store, located in Palm Desert, this fa
Redington Names New Marketing Manager
Redington, the Bainbridge, WA-based maker of performance fly fishing gear has hired Kirsten Ashmore as marketing manager…
Adidas Tops Apparel Category in Green Survey
In Interbrand's annual ranking of the 50 Best Global Green Brands, Adidas came in first in the apparel category, landing at 15. Second was Nike (#31), H&M (#42), and ZARA (#48)…
Golfsmith Opens 8th Store in Los Angeles
Golfsmith International, is now the biggest golf retailer in the LA area with the opening of a brand new store in Cerritos. Golfsmith now offers eight convenient L.A..-area locations…
Wigwam Hires New Western Director of Sales
Wigwam, the performance sock company, has named John Strong as their new western director of sales. Strong’s territory will include everything west of the Mississippi and is comprised of 7 independent manufacture rep agencies…
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Solicits Feedback on Materials Index
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) launched an online tool last week aimed at helping the world’s leading apparel and footwear companies better understand how their products will scored by a its sustainability index…
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Adds Materials Sustainability Index Web Tool
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has launched the Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) web tool as a new component to the Higg Index suite of sustainability tools for the apparel and footwear industries…
Zero Discharge Group Releases Latest Roadmap
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Group (ZDHC Group) released version two of a planning document setting environment goals for the global apparel and footwear industry. SDHC is led by Adidas Group, Jack Wolfskin, New Balance, Nike, Puma and other
Bomber Gear Names Fitness Veteran to Head up Design
Confluence Watersports named Martin Davis-Skjøth as head of design at Bomber Gear, a technical paddlesports apparel line targeted for rapid growth…