Unifi Q3 Earnings Hit by Rising Cost of Polyester Feedstocks
Unifi, Inc.'s net sales increased 15 percent in the third quarter ended March 27, but rising oil prices – the main feedstock for polyester – caused the company to report a net loss of $4.0 million, or 20 cents per share, compared to net income of $80
Taylor Brands Hires Western Regional Sales Manager
Taylor Brands, LLC announced that John O'Rourke has been hired as regional sales manager west. In this position, O'Rourke will manage the Western United States and the Canadian Regions for Taylor Brands, and concentrate on the sporting goods an
LAPD to Continue Testing Currie Technologies E-Bike
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Bicycle Coordination Unit is moving forward with testing and evaluation of IZIP Express Police Bicycles at special events to further explore their viability under actual patrol conditions…
Sof Sole Teams Up with Authors Around Marathon Series
Sof Sole and co-authors Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea of Run Like A Mother will join forces at several Rock 'n' Roll marathons this year to provide informative presentations for participants and present new product offerings from Sof Sole
Accell Group N.V. Buys Stake in Newly Public German Rival Derby Cycle
Accell Group N.V. disclosed it acquired a 5.7 percent stake in newly public Derby Cycle A.G. a day after its German rival raised its revenue and earnings guidance…
RECALL: CAMP USA
Camp USA, Inc. of Broomfield, CO. is voluntarily recalling 15,500 Photon carabiners and Photon and Mach Express quickdraws because the gates may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls, the U.S. Consumer Prod
DC Shoes Appoints VP of Sales, Americas
Donavon Dartez has been appointed as DC Shoes' new senior vice president of sales, Americas. For the past three years he served as director of sales for Volcom, where he was instrumental in the company's expansion, overseeing sales for the depar
Oeko-Tex Association Issues 100,000th Certificate
International Oeko-Tex Association issued its 100,000th certificate since establishing its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification system for textiles tested for harmful substances. Currently, over 9,500 companies in total in 90 countries throughout the world
Wenger Donates to Japanese Relief Efforts
Wenger, maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, announced it has donated over 1,800 Wenger products to aid the disaster relief effort in Japan…
Isis Moving to Boulder to Join New Apparel Group
American Rec is moving its Isis women’s outdoor apparel business from its home town of Burlington, VT to Boulder, CO, where it will be managed under a newly formed apparel business to be headed by Royal Robbins President Bob Orlando…
Online Reviews Not Making it to Social Networking Sites
Sixty-two percent of consumers read product or store reviews online before making purchases. But only 7 percent have turned to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter to find them, according to survey data from Lightspeed Research…
Timberland Cuts GHGs, Falls Short on Aggressive Goal
Timberland Co. cut its carbon emissions by 38 percent in the four years. But it missed a 50 percent reduction target, which it is now pushing back to 2015. Overall, its carbon emissions were reduced from 25,599 tons in 2006 to 15,889 tons in 2010…
REI Members Re-elect Three Directors
REI co-op members reelected Jesse King, Cheryl Scott and Michael Smith to the retailer’s board of directors. King of Evergreen, CO was elected to a second three-year term after his initial one-year appointment in 2007…
Wolverine World Wide Ups Guidance on 16.1 Percent Rise in Q1 Revenues
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported that strong consumer demand and accelerated revenue growth across its brand portfolio generated record performance in the first quarter of 2011. Revenues rose 16.1 percent to $330.9 million, prompting the company to ra
C4 Waterman Partners with Inventor to Expand Inflatables Offering
C4 Waterman said it has formally partnered with Honolulu inventor Dr. Robert N. Yonover, who owns the registered patent for inflatable surfboards, paddleboards and rescue equipment that C4 Waterman will use to usher in a new generation of more portable, l
