G.H. Bass to be Sold to G-III Apparel
PVH Corp. signed a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its G.H. Bass & Co. footwear division to G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. for approximately $50 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of the fourt
Ben Hogan Attains License for Headwear and Sports Bags
PEI Licensing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Perry Ellis International, has entered into a license agreement with Bioworld Merchandising Inc., granting rights for Ben Hogan men's and women's hats and sports bags…
DSW Set to Open Stores in Harlem and the Bronx
DSW Inc. announced the opening of two new stores this fall in New York City. DSW opens its Harlem store on 125th Street on Friday, Oct. 11 and its new Bronx location at Bay Plaza on Thursday, Oct. 31…
Department of Education Announces $32 million in 2013 PEP Awards
On the final day of FY2013, the Department of Education announced the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant Award winners…
Hydration Vests Face Marathon Bans
In wake of the April 15 bombings at the Boston Marathon, both the New York City Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon have banned hydration vests. The list of banned items at the New York City Marathon includes strollers, vests with pockets, and “costu
Study: Exercise as Effective as Heart Disease Medicine
Exercise may be as effective as medication in preventing diabetes and repeat heart attacks, and it is potentially better than medication for averting additional strokes, according to new research…
MasterPiece Arms Makes Customer Service Priority Number One
MPA re-directs efforts and personnel to ensure customer in-stock sales and warranty repairs are promptly serviced
Telluride Venture Accelerator Accepting Applications for Second Competition
The Telluride Venture Accelerator (TVA) has begun accepting applications from outdoor product companies for its second annual competition. Up to six companies will be chosen to receive $25,000 in seed funding, free services from Google, Microsoft and Amaz
AND1 Signs NBA Prospects Isaiah Canaan and Jamaal Franklin
The AND1 Basketball and apparel brand announced the signing of Isaiah Canaan and Jamaal Franklin, two up and coming NBA prospects to join the growing list of professional basketball players to endorse AND1…
Itochu Establishes Converse Apparel in Japan
Itochu Corporation, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and Minoya Co., Ltd., based in Gifu-shi, Gifu, announced that they had established Converse Apparel Co., Ltd., a joint venture aimed at strengthening sales of Converse brand apparel products for sale
300 Turn Out for Timberland Service Project at OIA Rendezvous
More than 300 outdoor industry executives helped clean up the Tijuana River Valley Monday as part of the 15th annual Rendezvous Service Project Sponsored by Timberland…
Atomic To Launch First Ski Apparel Line
Atomic, long known for its alpine skis, is entering the apparel business for the first time in its nearly 60-year history. The Austrian ski maker said the new line will be available in European and North American stores in time for Winter 2014/15…
Balega Launches Redesigned Website and New Packaging
Balega, the performance sock brand, has launched a redesigned website that streamlines Balega’s product offering while providing a window into the brand’s unique story. The newly launched site also aligns with the introduction of slick new soc
ICSC Forecasts Holiday Sales Will Outpace 2012 Rate
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is forecasting a 3.4 percent increase in sales for the traditional November-December holiday period, even though retailers are expecting a more modest spending season…
Patagonia Opens NYC Surf Store
Patagonia opened Patagonia Bowery, the brand's first surf store on the East Coast. The store is opened at 313 Bowery in New York City…
