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Lenzing Posts Record 1H on Booming Demand for Cellulose Fiber

Lenzing Group reported its best first half ever as rising cotton prices and demand for sustainable fibers allowed it to pass through price increases for its wood-based fibers to customers, including yarns makers serving the outdoor, activewear and sportwe

National Trail Days Participation up 10 Percent

The American Hiking Society’s 19th annual National Trails Day (NTD) celebration June 4 drew a record of more than 330,000 trail enthusiasts, hikers, and volunteers from around the nation to celebrate and promote trails in and around their communitie

Sierra Design Donates 750 Jackets to Tornado Victims

Sierra Designs has joined base-layer manufacturer Terramar to provide 750 jackets to families affected by the massive tornados in Joplin, MO and Tuscaloosa, AL. With this donation, the “Community Rebuilding – From the Inside Out” project will

Alleson Athletic Appoints Director of National Sales

Alleson Athletic, a supplier of stock and custom uniforms, announced the appointment of Mark Watts as the new director of national sales. Watts most recently oversaw domestic and international sales, including big box retail accounts, for Schutt Sports as

Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder Director Sustains Serious Head Injury

A $10,000 Challenge Grant was announced for the Trips for Kids Denver/Boulder (TFK D/B) chapter as tribute to local Executive Director Andrew Goodwillie who sustained a serious head trauma while mountain biking. Trips for Kids National is contributing the

Backcountry.com Acquires CompetitiveCyclist.com

Backcountry.com has acquired CompetitiveCyclist.com and retained the e-tailer's Founder and CEO Brendan Quirk as general manager of Backcountry.com’s Bike Division, which now includes CompetitiveCyclist.com, RealCyclist.com and HuckNroll.com, a

Total Apparel Group Resumes Audit and Re-Listing Activities

Total Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has recently commenced with its December 2010 year-end audit in order to file its 10K. In addition, the company will be completing its September 2010 3rd quarter review, as well as all of the 2011 quarter review

K2 Skis Names Kevin Lewis as US Sales Manager

K2 Skis appointed Kevin Lewis as its new US sales manager. Lewis has held various management roles in K2 Sports over his tenure, including national sales manager for line skis and full tilt boots…

The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps

The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter

The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps

The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter

Lululemon Launches Ivivva Online Store for Canada

Lululemon Athletica Inc. launched Ivivva Athletica's Canadian online store at ivivva.com. Inspired by movement and created by Lululemon in 2009, Ivivva offers dance and athletic apparel for active girls…

Etnies Supports Largest Free Skatepark in the U.S.

This Saturday, August 20, Etnies and the City of Lake Forest are inviting skate fans and the local community to celebrate the completed Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest expansion project, which makes the Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest the largest free pub

Nordstrom Opening Charity Concept Store In Soho

Nordstrom is opening a concept called Treasure & Bond in the SoHo district in New York City. The store will be less than a tenth the size of a typical Nordstrom department store with all profits committed to charity…