Sympatex Names New North American VP

Sympatex Technologies, which develops, manufactures and sells membranes, laminates and textiles used in outdoor apparel and footwear, has appointed Derek Spingler vice president for North America…

NRF Lowers 2015 Forecast

The National Retail Federation lowered its retail sales forecast for 2015 because of unexpected slow growth recorded during the first half of the year, similar to the industry’s experience in 2014…

Timbuk2 Hires Rep to Serve Western IBDs

Timbuk2 has hired a specialty cycling sales representatives to serve the brand in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain States, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma…

Fitbit Nets Bullish Initiation Reports from Wall Street

With the quiet period following its June IPO lifted, a number of Wall Street firms sent out bullish reports on Fitbit, which has already more than doubled since going public on June 18. Four of the nine investment banks – Deutsche Bank, Stifel, SunTrust R