The U.S. House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved language urging Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) not to revoke the “first sale” rule that has helped limit tariffs on billions of dollars in apparel, footwear and other sporting goods imports for 20 ye
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Report: Columbia Cuts Headquarters Staff
Columbia Sportswear has cut an undisclosed number of positions at its Portland headquarters through layoffs and voluntary buyouts. Speaking to The Oregonian, Columbia spokesman John Fread said the reduction didn't account for a substantial share of t
Head Q1 Revenues Grow 7.5% on Easy Winter Sports Comp
Head N.V. reported that net revenues for the first quarter increased 7.5% to €61.6 million ($92.3 mm) from €57.3 million ($75.1 mm) last year. Winter Sports revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 increased 43.2%, to €15.4 million ($23.1 mm) fr
Sport Chek Launches
Sport Chek, a corporate banner of The Forzani Group Ltd, launched their biggest experiential contest to date, the “Live the Power of Sport Contest” at LivethePowerofSport.ca. This online contest offers chances for customers to win the grand prize of one o
Mossy Oak Apparel Changes Name to Russell Outdoors
Mossy Oak Apparel Company will change its name to Russell Outdoors, the subsidiary of Fruit of the Loom reported. Fruit of the Loom, Inc. acquired Russell Corporation and its Mossy Oak Apparel Company business in August 2006. The Mossy Oak brand will cont
Puma Sees U.S. Become a Bigger Drag on Overall Business in First Quarter…
Puma AG continues to see a downturn in the U.S. business affect its overall plans for achieving the goals set forth in its Phase IV initiative, while other regions continue to see more positive results – at least in apparel and accessories. Marketing com
BOSS Goes One on One with Nau Inc’s Marketing Man Ian Yolles
Nau Inc. was one of the highest profile sustainability stories in the apparel industry when it announced May 3 it was winding down because it could not raise more money. The irony was not lost on Ian Yolles, the architect of the company's widely adm
Lance’s Bike Shop to Open in Austin this Weekend
Lance Armstrong is expected to celebrate the grand opening for his Mellow Johnny bike shop in downtown Austin, Texas Saturday. The 18,000-square foot store will include locker rooms for commuters, a training facility and a cafe where visitors can sip java
West Marine Q1 Net Loss Grows
West Marine, Inc. saw net sales for the first quarter ending March 29, 2008 total $113.3 million, decreasing 9.9% from net sales of $125.8 million last year. Comparable store sales decreased 9.4% compared to the year-ago quarter. Pre-tax net loss for the
The Amazing Andy Knapp Inducted into Hall of Fame
Andy Knapp, an amazing outdoorsman, veteran buyer for Midwest Mountaineering and cancer survivor, has been inducted into the Midwest Mountaineering Minnesota Adventurers and Explorers Hall of Fame. In the last 46 years, he has traveled more than 156,000 m
Adidas Sponsors Indiana
Indiana University announced that the athletic department and adidas have reached an eight-year, $21 million deal to supply footwear and apparel for IU’s 24 varsity sports programs…
Optics Drive Double-Digit Gains at A.T. Cross
A.T. Cross said its consolidated sales for the first quarter increased 11.3% to $36.3 million on strong growth at its Costa del Mar sunglass business. Sales at the Cross Optical Segment, which included five days of sales from recently acquired Native Eyew
OP Brings Out Stars for Wal-Mart Launch
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced today that Rumer Willis, Kristin Cavallari, Christina Milian, Josie Maran, Pete Wentz, Corbin Bleu and Wilmer Valderrama will star in the print, radio and online marketing campaign for the company's junior and young
Play Fair Report: Workers’ Conditions Still Poor
A report by the international clothing workers' rights campaign Play Fair says garment makers in Asia are routinely working long hours under poor conditions in the lead-up to the Beijing Olympics. The newsagency AFP reports that Play Fair says condit
Timberland Commits to 300 Green Communities
Timberland announced a global commitment to green 300 communities in the next two years, and to plant one million trees by 2010. Over the course of Earth Day 2008, Timberland will complete 160 greening projects in 27 countries from the U.S. to Japan, Spai
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