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Phoenix Footwear Q4 Sales Down, But Net Loss Slims
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. reported a 3.2% decrease in net sales from continuing operations for the fourht quarter to $19.4 million from $20.1 million last year. Sales of Tommy Bahama products grew by 99% for the quarter. Net loss for the quarter totale
Sterling Capital Buys Controlling Interest In Optimer
Sterling Capital Partners has purchased a controlling interest in Wilmington, Del.-based Optimer Inc. from its founders, the J.W. Moore family. Optimer, Inc. is best known for its Optimer Performance Fibers division that markets Dri-release with FreshGuar
adidas Sponsors Boston Marathon for 20th Year
adidas celebrates its 20th year as the official footwear and apparel supplier of the Boston Marathon. In 2008, adidas continues its commitment to the marathon by playing a key role in the race and Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) marathon programs in
Woolrich Closes Sewing Plant
Woolrich said it was closing its Jersey Shore sewing plant in Pennsylvania that makes garments for Europe, including the Woolrich Arctic Parka. Originally designed for workers on the Alaska pipeline in the 1970s, the parka became a fashion item in Europe
Hopcus Named as President of Icebreaker USA
Russ Hopcus is leaving his post as SVP of sales for adidas USA to become president of Icebreaker's U.S. operation starting May 15, 2008, the New Zealand maker of merino wool apparel said…
Rocky to Keep Making Dickies Boots Through 2010
Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., makers of the Dickies workwear brand, has extended Rocky Brands' license agreement to exclusively manufacture and market footwear under the Dickies brand in the U.S. through 2010…
Timberland Shutters Miôn and GoLite Projects…
In a bid to cut costs amid a nearly 78% decline in earnings since 2005, The Timberland Company is shuttering its Miôn and GoLite outdoor footwear lines in a sudden reversal of its multi-branded outdoor specialty strategy launched three years ago…
Forzani Group Gets Boost from Ideal Winter Conditions
Benefiting from “outstanding winter conditions” and an aggressive markdown posture, The Forzani Group Ltd. reported a 36% hike in Q4 earnings on a 13% consolidated comp gain…
Fear of Inflation Could Help OIA’s Trade Agenda
Rising concern about inflation could help Outdoor Industry Association’s trade agenda this year as Congress considers lowering tariffs in a bid to counter the rising price of Chinese and other imports on U.S. consumers. The OIA’s trade agenda revolves aro
Avalanche Death Toll Rose by 4 in March
North America closed out March with a total of 51 avalanche deaths, nearly double last year’s total for the entire season and the second highest level in 13 years, according to avalanche.org. As of April 11, the latest death had occurred March 29 near…
TomTom Cuts Q1 Outlook
TomTom, the Dutch navigation device maker, cut its 2008 revenue outlook and warned price cuts would hit first quarter sales and profits. The maker of portable navigation devices (PNDs) for cars and mapping software for handheld computers said quarterly sa
Brown to Move Famous Footwear HQ to St. Louis
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. said it plans to join together employees from its Famous Footwear division headquartered in Madison, WI with its St. Louis-based divisions to create a more connected footwear company. The company will be headquartered in St. Louis
Outdoor Foundation Gets New Name and P.R. Firm
The Outdoor Industry Foundation has changed its name to The Outdoor Foundation and contracted Verde PR & Consulting to provide public relations, marketing, strategic planning, social media outreach, and event support…
Teva Opens Mountain Games to Amateurs
The Teva Mountain Games, billed as the nation's largest outdoor adventure sports festival, has added an amateur category to the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge. Launched in 2007, the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge is a grueling two-day test of athle
New Balance Sponsors ZOOMA Race Series
New Balance has become the presenting sponsor of the 2008 ZOOMA Women's Race Series, a new national series of women's running events. New Balance will provide all 2008 ZOOMA race participants with performance apparel and will participate in the
