R.G. Barry Corporation reported that net sales for its fourth quarter increased by 42 percent and its quarterly loss declined by nearly 50 percent as compared to a year ago, primarily as a result of two recent acquisitions…
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Under Armour Unveils Winners of Power in Pink Campaign
Under Armour, Inc. announced Donna Hopkins, Erin Stone, and Erin Taylor as the winners of its fifth annual “Power in Pink” She’s A Fighter Survivor Search, an annual online campaign that seeks out survivors and women living with breast cancer…
Hi-Tec Names U.S. Distributor for Golf Products
Hi-Tec announced that King Par LLC will be the exclusive North American sales and distribution partner for Hi-Tec’s golf products…
180s Appoints Canadian Agency
180s named Calgary-based Xero Seasons, Inc., as its new Canadian master agency. Effective immediately, Xero Seasons, Inc., will work with 180s' international sales group to expand the brand's presence in Canada…
North Face Extends Title Sponsorship of Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
The North Face announced an extended three-year partnership of Europe's premier ultra-running event, The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc…
Derby Cycle AG Reports Nine Month Sales Up 38 Percent
Derby Cycle AG’s revenues reached EUR 198.8 million ($274 mm) in the nine months ended June 30, up 38 percent compared with EUR 144.1 million in first nine months of fiscal year 2009/10. The German company said it sold 413,000 bicycles from the Kalk
Nordstrom Offers Free Shipping and Returns
Nordstrom Inc. has decided to offer free shipping on online orders for nearly all purchases less than $200. Up to now, the policy had been free shipping only for purchases over $200…
Famous Footwear to Host Fashion’s Night Out
Famous Footwear, a brand of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., on Sept. 8 will host a model casting call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at its midtown Manhattan store, located at 250 W. 34th St. near Seventh Avenue, as part of the third annual Fashion's Night Out…
Finish Line Board Elects Director Torrence Boone
The Finish Line, Inc., announced that Torrence Boone has been elected as a new director. Boone is managing director of agency business development for Google, where he is responsible for driving Google's strategy and relationships with marketing…
Flip Flop Shops Ranks Among Fastest Growing Companies
Flip Flop Shops, the franchise of flip flops and sandals retail stores, announced that Inc. magazine ranked the growing retail franchise in the top 10 percent of the publication’s 500 | 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the Unit
Head of Adidas’ London 2012 Program Joins Ralph Lauren
Adidas's Global Olympic Games director and head of London 2012 will leave the company next month. Erica Kerner is taking up the newly created position of vice president of marketing for Polo Ralph Lauren in Asia Pacific and will be based in Hong Kong
Perry Ellis’ Q2 Sales Ramp Up 33 Percent
Perry Ellis International reported Q2 revenue increased 33 percent to $214.4 million as compared to $161.8 million in the same prior year period. Strength within men's golf, women's dresses under Laundry by Shelli Segal, International in the U.K
Jim Gabel Named Adidas Group President, Canada
The Adidas Group announced that Jim Gabel has been appointed to the position of Adidas group president, Canada. Gabel had previously served as president of Reebok North America. Uli Becker will assume full responsibility in overseeing the day-to-day oper
Patriot’s Danny Woodhead to Endorse TapOut Mouthguards
Nebraska native and New England Patriots Running Back, Danny Woodhead, joined the Battle Sports Science all-star team as an endorser. Woodhead joins newly signed Patriot, Chad Ochocinco, as another in wearing the TapouT Mouthguard this upcoming seeason…
Li and Fung H1 Profits Decline Despite Strong Revenue Gains
Li & Fung Limited posted strong revenue growth for the first six months of 2011, with revenues growing 33 percent to $8.80 billion. The Group reported profit attributable to shareholders of $236 million, a decrease of $15 billion over the same period in 2