Bergans of Norway has joined as a bluesign system partner. The partnership will give Bergans access to textile supply line experts to help further minimize its environmental impact, reduce resource consumption and eliminate substances that could pose a ri
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Equip Outdoor Names U.S. Sales Manager
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd., the parent company of technical outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, has hired Chris Tennal as U.S. sales manager. Tennal will manage two national sales teams covering the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands and will be based out o
Flylow Adds Hinton and Denne to Sales Team
Flylow, manufacturers of backcountry freeride ski apparel, named Micah Hinton has its new national sales manager and Joe Denne as its Western Great Lakes sales rep…
U.S. Government to Study Youth Sports Concussions
The Institute of Medicine, part of the National Academies of Science, will probe sports-related concussions in young people from elementary school through early adulthood. According to the Institute of Medicine website, a committee “will conduct a study o
Honeywell Safety Products Appoints Footwear Director
Honeywell Safety Products appointed William Weiss to director of retail footwear sales. Weiss will oversee Honeywell’s footwear brands including The Original Muck Boot Company, Xtratuf, Ranger, Servus by Honeywell and NEOS…
Ross Stores’ December Comps Increase 6 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 11 percent to $1.276 billion for the five weeks ended Dec. 29, 2012, up from $1.149 billion in sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 31, 2011. Comparable store sales for the month grew 6 percent on top of a 9
TJX Lifts Q4 Guidance on Robust December Comps
The TJX Companies, Inc., which just acquired Sierra Trading Post, reported consolidated comparable store sales in December increased 6 percent over an 8 percent increase last year. The off-pricer raised its EPS guidance for the fourth quarter…
Stage Stores Comps Stores Sales Taper off to 2.7 Percent in December
Stage Stores, Inc. reported total sales for the five week December period ended Dec. 29, 2012 increased 5.0 percent to $287 million compared with the prior year five week December period. Comparable store sales were up 2.7 percent for December and 5.9 per
Wolverine Worldwide Names President for Wolverine and Hytest Brands
Wolverine Worldwide has promoted Todd Yates to president of Wolverine and Hytest brands. In this newly formed role, Yates will be responsible for developing and implementing all integrated sales, marketing and product strategies for the brands…
First Descents Names New Director of Development
First Descents, a non-profit providing outdoor adventure programs for young adults with cancer is starting off the new year with new leadership at the director level. Nina Sharma joins the team as director of development and Chris Sizemore is the new dire
AAFA Welcomes Temporary Contract Extension to Avert Port Strike
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) said it welcomed the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service announcement of a 30-day contract extension agreed to by the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Allianc
Gander Mountain to Open Fourth Alabama Store
Gander Mountain’s fourth store in Alabama, and the 121st nationwide, will open in Tuscaloosa, AL, in the late spring next year…
Holiday Retail Sales Tepid Across Most of Europe
Even with mostly conducive weather conditions, retail sales results were modest throughout most western industrialized countries, according to a report by Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Results were decent in the United States and, to a lesser exte
L.L. Bean Second in Online Customer Satisfaction Survey
L.L. Bean came in second in ForeSee's annual Holiday E-Retail Satisfaction Index. Amazon topped the list for the eighth straight year…
FitStudio By Sears Debuts Fit 15 List
Sears announced the 2013 Fit 15 list of must-have fitness gear and trends from a panel of 15 certified fitness professionals with more than 150 years of combined experience. The first-ever list promises the “New Year's hottest fitness apparel, access
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