Costa Growth Contributes to Essilor’s Q1 Growth
Essilor International reported strong sales of the Costa sunglasses in the United States and its Bolon brand in China helped drive sales to €1.66 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, up 12.7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms…
RECALL: Trek Recalls Nearly 1 Million Bikes
Trek Bicycle is recalling nearly 1 million bikes sold since 1999 following reports of three injuries, including one which resulted in quadriplegia, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Trek attributed the injuries to improper use o
Nike Signs Marcus Mariota
Nike Inc. has signed Marcus Mariota to an endorsement deal. The former University of Oregon Ducks starting quarterback is expected to be a top-five pick the upcoming NFL draft…
Dick’s SG Scales Back Expansion Plans
Citing concerns about cannibalization as well as the ongoing shift towards online spending, Dick’s SG last week sharply lowered its planned store growth over the next three years and its overall fiscal 2017 revenue targets. “We feel based on t
Zalando’s Q1 Results Beat Plan
Zalando SE, the German fashion e-tailer, reported group revenues and adjusted EBIT exceeded expectations in the first quarter, mainly due to a strong start on the spring/summer season across Europe and the UK…
RYU Apparel Raises CA$4.8MM in Private Placement
RYU Apparel Inc. has completed a private placement financing for gross proceeds of approximately CA$4.8 million, priced at CA$0.30 per common share…
Mountain Hardwear Releases Finding Winter Video
Mountain Hardwear released a video to commemorate moments shared through its 2015 Finding Winter ambassador program…
Target to Launch “C9 Challenge” Group Fitness Class
Target is partnering with Life Time Fitness around the launch of “C9 Challenge,” a group fitness class that also highlights C9 Champion, Target’s exclusive activewear line for men, women and kids…
Vibram Relaunches Boston Newbury Street Store
Vibram has updated its flagship Boston Newbury Street Store. The retail shop has been refreshed with a brand experience that celebrates 70 years of soling heritage and showcases the latest products for today’s footwear consumer…
Nike Launches Largest Women’s Campaign
Declaring it the brand’s “largest initiative to support and motivate a women’s athletic journey,” Nike launched a new campaign, #betterforit, headlined by a series of short films debuting on April 12. The campaign is designed to &#
NRDC Works with Fashion Brands to Reduce Pollution in Chinese Textile Sector
Over 30 Chinese textile mills, many of which create clothing for major high-volume apparel brands and retailers including Target, Gap Inc., Levi Strauss and Company and H&M, are saving $14.7 million annually by adopting simple efficiency measures in their
Big Rock Sports Honored by Hornady Manufacturing
Hornady Manufacturing Company recently honored Big Rock Sports, LLC, as a 2014 “Distributor of the Year,” for increasing its ammunition, accessories and black powder sales during a pivotal year for shooting sports manufacturers…
Uniqlo to Open First Stores in Denver and Seattle Metro Areas
Uniqlo will open its first stores in the Washington D.C., Seattle and Denver, CO metro areas as part of the next phase of its U.S. expansion…
UCI to Test Disc Brakes on Pro Road Cycling Circuit This Season
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) will allow pro road cyclists to begin testing disc brakes during designated races this season with the aim of introducing disc brakes to professional road cycling in the future…
PSG’s Q3 Boosted by Easton and Bauer
Performance Sports Group Ltd. widened its loss in its third quarter ended Feb. 28, to $16.8 million, or 26 cents a share, from $10.3 million, or 14 cents, a year ago. But the parent of Bauer and Easton netted a profit against a loss before special items t
