Intertek Launches Online Life Cycle Assessment Tool
Intertek launched an online tool for life cycle assessment (LCA) and product eco-design that enables the textile and apparel industry to instantly measure and visualize the environmental impacts of products based on pre-defined eco-design scenarios…
Macy’s May Comps Rise 4.2 Percent
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.02 billion for the four weeks ended May 26, an increase of 4.1 percent compared with total sales of $1.94 billion in the four weeks ended May 28, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were up 4
Nike to Sponsor University of Alabama-Huntsville
The University of Alabama-Huntsville Department of Athletics has entered into a four-year agreement that makes Nike the official supplier of the school's athletic wear beginning with the 2012-2013 academic year. Adidas had been the university's
Canadian Firm to Unveil Helmet Line
NogginPro Inc. said it will unveil its new helmet liner at a press conference May 29, 2012, at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Established in 2012, the noggin is designed to add protection against the incidence of head injuries when worn under a certi
Rapid Innovation Has Retailers Limiting Mobile Ad Buys
Despite rapid adoption of the iPad and other tablet computers, 59 major retailers surveyed by Forrester Research for Shop.org will allocate on average only 3.9 percent of their total interactive marketing budgets this year to mobile advertising…
Skechers Performance Initiative Gaining Traction
Speaking at the B. Riley & Co Investor Conference, Skechers USA’s COO and CFO David Weinberg said Skechers new performance push, represented by its GOrun and GOwalk lines, are generally doing “quite well” with many other styles coming so
Collective Brands Q1 Profits Grow on Payless Rebound
Collective Brands, Inc., which in early May reached an agreement to be sold to Wolverine World Wide and a pair of private-equity firms, reported earnings improved 25.8 percent in its first quarter, particularly benefiting from an improved bottom line for
The Outdoor Foundation Hires Director of Marketing
The Outdoor Foundation, a non-profit created by the outdoor industry to boost participation in outdoor recreation, has hired Stasia Raines as director of marketing and communications…
Wham Inc. Acquires R3 Sport LLC
WHAM Inc (Woodman Holdings) has entered into an agreement to acquire Nevada based R3 Sport LLC, a designer of corporate apparel., for $2.5 million in WHAM Inc. stock, effective May 15…
Return of Brands Fuels Q1 Comps Growth at Pacific Sunwear
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported broad improvements in the first quarter, including its first positive comps for both men’s and women’s since 2005, as sales accelerated in the back half of the period with the arrival of new brands,
Zumiez Doubles First-Quarter Earnings
Zumiez Inc. reported net income surged 136.8 percent to $4.5 million, or 14 cents per share, from $1.9 million, or 6 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 22.7 percent to $129.9 million from $105.9 million in the quarter ended April 30, 2011 (13 weeks). C
Mizuno Signs Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins
Mizuno USA, Inc. signed a multi-year endorsement deal to be the official ball glove for Philadelphia Phillies shortstop, Jimmy Rollins…
High Sierra Sport Co. to Occupy LEED HQ May 21
High Sierra Sport Company will move May 21 to its new 255,000-square-foot LEED-certified headquarters and wholesale fulfillment center in Gurnee, IL May 21. The new facility's illuminated sign will be seen by tens of thousands of people driving along
Keen Initiates First Recess Pilot Program
Keen, Inc. has launched its first Recess Pilot Program to help small businesses jumpstart Recess to support their wellness goals and provide a forum for sharing the Recess experience. As part of this pilot, Keen will provide technical support to small bu
Timberland to Sponsor Sustainability Festivals
In keeping with its longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and the celebration of eco-conscious living, Timberland announced its sponsorship of two sustainable festivals this summer – Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO and Wanderlust in Stratton,
