Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported guest spending at its ski and rental shops and restaurants increased even as ticket sales decline during both the three- and six-month periods ended March 31, 2014 compared to a year earlier…
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Nordstrom Q1 Earnings Exceed Outlook
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 72 cents for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014, which exceeded the company’s prior outlook of 60 to 70 cents. Comps were ahead 3.9 percent. Nordstrom said it continued its progress in executin
Dankso Hires New England Rep as National Sales Manager
Dansko announced that Glenn McCracken will transition into the national sales manager position and Julie Foy has joined the company as national accounts manager…
Downlite and Nikwax Introduce Fluorocarbon-free Hydrophobic Down
Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills, has teamed up with Nikwax, a global leader in environmentally friendly weatherproofing solutions, to provide fluorocarbon-free Nikwax Hydrophobic Down (NHD) to outdoor apparel
RECALL: Cabela’s Electronic Jerky Blaster
About 600 Electronic Jerky Blasters from Cabela's Inc. are being recalled. The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat…
Manchester United’s Nike Revenues Off in Fiscal Q3
Manchester United reported that its Retail, Merchandising, Apparel & Product Licensing revenue, which is managed by Nike, declined 9.5 percent in the fiscal third quarter…
LGBT Mud Run Expanding to New Markets
Out-Fit Challenge, following its debut last year, is expanding their 5K cross-country trail Mud Run targeting the LGBT community to other cities including Reno, San Francisco, Boston, New York City…
National Footwear Cares Month Sets Benchmark for Industry Volunteerism
National Footwear Cares Month, the country’s first-ever industry-wide, month-long community service campaign, during April saw more than 6,500 employees from 100 footwear companies donate countless hours to dozens of national, regional and local non
Outdoor Foundation Survey Finds Youth Participation Held Steady in 2013
The Outdoor Foundation reports that a record number of Americans participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2013, according to its just released 2014 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. The report, which is based on an online survey of
Dillard’s Q1 Net Dips Slightly
Dillard's Inc. reported first-quarter earnings slid to $111.7 million, or $2.56 a share, from $117.2 million, or $2.50 a year ago…
Crocs Names Brand President, Continues Turnaround
Crocs Inc. named consumer brand management expert Andrew Rees president of the Crocs brand. Rees also will assume the role of principal executive officer until the company's search for a permanent chief executive officer is successfully concluded…
Galati International Now Authorized Dealer for SPS Magazines
Galati International has been selected as an official full line supplier of SPS Magazines…
Julbo USA Sponsors New Ultra Runner Series
Julbo USA has joined Salomon and La Sportiva as a key sponsor of the U.S. Skyrunner Series, a new ultra-running series that kicks off May 16 with the Cruel Jewel 56-km race in Georgia. Julbo athlete and top ultrarunner Ian Sharman is directing the series,
AAFA Releases New Edition of Restricted Substances List
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) released the fourteenth edition of the AAFA Restricted Substances List (RSL), covering apparel, footwear, travel goods, home textiles, and other fashion accessories in conjunction with its International P

Puma Revenues Stabilize in Q1, Turnaround Ensues
Puma, which is undergoing a turnaround plan that includes reconnecting with its sports heritage, appears to have seen some stabilization on its top-line in the first quarter, with currency-neutral (c-n) sales slipping 0.5 percent versus a decline of 4.7 p