Nine West Launches Fall Campaign
Nine West launched its fall campaign with themes ranging from modern grunge to classic sophistication. The effort launches this month in the September issues of Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, People StyleWatch and in Taxi TV…
Head Sport GmbH Partners with Planet Sox
Head Sport GmbH announced a new multi-year license agreement with U.S-based PS Brands/Planet Sox for the company to produce Head sport, tennis and performance socks for the North American market…
Unifi Partners to Provide New Source of US Made Repreve Fibers
Unifi, Inc. has agreed to sell Repreve chips to South Carolina-based Palmetto Synthetics, LLC for conversion into Repreve branded staple fiber. The arrangement will provide the textile industry with another option for acquiring NAFTA and Berry Amendment c
Notogroup Awarded B Corp Certification
Notogroup, a Portland-based, national executive search firm, has been awarded B Corp certification after undergoing a comprehensive examination of its business practices, by the nonprofit B Lab. Companies that are designated B Corps meet high standards fo
Brooks Sees 21 Percent YTD Growth
Brooks Running Company, a division of Berkshire Hathaway, reported revenues grew 21 percent in total global sales growth year-to-date. Net domestic revenue rose 19 percent while the total international business clocked in 29 percent revenue growth though
Teva Picks Up Momentum and Heat to Amplify Communications
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor, has selected two agencies to help the brand increase its awareness and reach in the outdoor market and beyond. Momentum Media PR has been tapped as the brand’s public relations agency of record, and Heat has been
Teva Hires Lorie Pointer as New Product Line Manager
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., appointed Lorie Pointer as senior product line manager at Teva for its water category of men’s, women’s and kids footwear. Pointer joins Teva after her work with Brown Shoe Co.'s Ryka brand…
Strutz Partners with Team Red White And Blue
Recognizing the importance of supporting America’s veterans as they transition from service member to civilian, Strutz Inc. has announced its partnership with Team Red White And Blue, by creating an exclusive design of its Strutz PRO cushioned arch
U.S. Trade Representative Tours New Balance Factory
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman toured the New Balance athletic shoe factory in Norridgewock, ME. Joined by New Balance CEO Rob DeMartini, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, and U.S. Sen. Angus King, the group spoke to New Balance associates about their wor
Groupe Go Sports’s First Half Sales Decline
Groupe Go Sports reported consolidated sales for the first half 2013 reached €310.8 million ($406 mm), down by 4.0 percent on a same-store basis on a currency-neutral basis, according to its controlling shareholder Rallye…
Altamont Capital Installs New CEO at Dakine
Altamont Capital Partners appointed former Nike executive Leslie Lane to the role of chairman and chief executive officer at Dakine a day after acquiring the company from Quiksilver. Lane replaces Francois Carrete, who resigned as president at Dakine afte
Study: Top Cyclists, Wall Street Traders Cheat for Same Reasons
Cyclists who dope in the Tour de France do so for the same reason traders on Wall Street might cheat—because of extreme pressure to perform, according to a new University of California, Davis, study…
Iconix Brand’s Q2 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Iconix Brand Group reported a 23 percent increase in second-quarter sales, to $115.1 million from $93.6 million a year ago. Earnings rose to $38.7 million, or 66 cents a share, from $28.6 million, or 40 cents, a year ago…
SmartWool Relocates European Office and Strengthens Global Brand Team
SmartWool has relocated its European headquarters from the UK to the VF Corporation (VFC) Europe office in Lugano, Switzerland…
SFIA Announces Winners of Inaugural Future Leaders Program
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the inaugural 2013 class of the Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program. The winners include employees from MC10, Easton-Bell, Johnson Health Tech, Under Armour and Life Time Fitness…
