Derby Cycle AG said current pre-order figures from specialist bicycle retailers indicates it has exceeded the previous year's pre-order volume of Sept. 30, 2010 by 25% after completion of all of the year's key trade fairs…
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Under Armour Selects CP+B for Basketball Creative
Under Armour, Inc. announced its selection of Crispin Porter + Bogusky (CP+B) to handle creative duties for the brand's up-and-coming basketball division. The agency's duties include 360-degree campaign development for Under Armour Basketball in
OIA VantagePoint: August Sales of Outdoor Product Rise 7.6 Percent
News of economic weakness and the destructive power of Hurricane Irene did little to slow retail sales of outdoor products in the fiscal month of August. Outdoor product sales for the four-week month ending Aug. 27, 2011 grew 7.6 percent to $900.8 million
Lululemon’s Q2 Profits Surge 76 Percent
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings soared 76.1 percent in its second quarter, to $38.4 million, or 26 cents a share. Revenues jumped 39 percent to $212.3 million with comps climbing 20 percent on a constant dollar basis. The yoga-themed retailer s
Gov. Brown Vetoes California’s Snowsports Helmet Law
California Gov. Jerry Brown chastised the nanny state Wednesday with his veto of a bill that would have required kids to wear helmets when on ski slopes…
Pantone Releases Top 10 Colors for Women’s Spring 12 Fashion
Pantone LLC said women will be looking to vivid brights, fun-loving pastels and soft, muted tones such as Tango Tangerine, Solar Power and Bellflower in their fashion next spring for “renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day.” The compan
Russell Athletic Agrees to 19.5 Percent Raise for Honduran Workers
Russell Athletic signed a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with workers at a Honduran factory it closed and then reopened in 2009 after being lambasted for union busting by U.S. college students and labor. The company signed the CBA May 24…
Nemo Equipment Names New Reps
Nemo Equipment, Inc. has partnered with Waypoint Outdoor for representation in the Pacific Northwest and Groupe 7 1/2 & Co. in Ontario and the Maritimes…
Chaco Hires Strategic Communications Firm
Chaco has retained Ryan Partnership Chicago to develop and execute its 2012 strategic communications plan…
O’Neill Clothing Gains Superfreak Boardshort Patent
O'Neill Clothing received the product patent for its top-selling Superfreak Boardshort Series. This announcement marks eight years in the making…
Everlast Signs Reggie Bush and Cara Castronuova to its Roster
Everlast Worldwide, Inc. signed former college football player of the year and Super Bowl champion Reggie Bush, along with former Biggest Loser trainer and two-time Golden Gloves Champion, Cara Castronuova, to endorsement deals…
NBA to Open New York City Pop-Up Store
The NBA Store will reopen this fall in a temporary location, close to its former spot on New York's Fifth Avenue. The league said that partner Adidas will run the temporary 6,000-square-foot store between 47th and 48th streets, incurring all expenses
Stride Rite Launches Sesame Street Collection
Stride Rite Children's Group has introduced the Sesame Street by Stride Rite collection. Inspired by Elmo, Oscar, Abby Cadabby and their friends, the collection features tactile hair, arms that hug the foot…
RG Barry to Consolidate Distribution, Close Texas Warehouse
R.G. Barry Corp., which owns the Dearfoams slippers brand, will close a Texas distribution facility under an expanded four-year deal with its logistics supplier. UTi Worldwide Inc. will take over all warehouse and distribution duties for footwear product
Icebreaker Set to Implement Eco Index
Icebreaker will begin testing the next phase of the Eco Index, a tool for benchmarking and measuring the environmental impact of apparel, footwear and gear products. Based in New Zealand, Icebreaker operates its U.S. headquarters and design studio in Port
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