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SpendingPulse: Small Retailers Continued to Set Sales Pace in June
June spending at small retailers increased 8 percent compared to June 2011, according to a SpendingPulse report released today by MasterCard Advisors and Wells Fargo, the nation’s largest small business lender…
Adidas to Close Only China Factory
Adidas AG has decided to close its only apparel factory in China as part of its plan to reconsolidate its global resources. The factory in China's coastal city of Suzhou will be closed at the end of October, the company told Reuters…
Li-Ning Sponsors Red Bull King of the Rock Tournament
Li-Ning will serve as the official footwear and apparel partner for Red Bull King of the Rock, the first official sporting event ever to be held on Alcatraz Island…
Former U.S. Olympians Team Up With Boys and Girls Club of America
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced that it will team up with four medal-winning U.S. Olympians for the Triple Play “Summer Games” to reinforce the spirit of the Olympic Movement, and motivate youth to get active and live healthy through physical
Retail Sales Mark Third Consecutive Month of Decline
According to the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, June retail sales (excluding automobile, gas stations and restaurants) decreased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from May but increased 1.7 percent unadjusted
La Sportiva North America Appoints New Marketing Team
La Sportiva North America recent promoted four employees to strengthen its marketing team heading into the 2012 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. La Sportiva North America promoted Jonathan Degenhardt to marketing operations manager, Chrissy Coffinger to a
Movement Skis Locks in Exclusivity on Thin-Ply Tehcnology
Movement Skis signed an exclusive three-year deal for North Thin-Ply Technology (TPT), the revolutionary ski construction technology that provides the backbone of their strikingly ultralight X-Series ski collection, according to Garmont North America, whi
OIA VantagePoint: June in Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
Outdoor product sales growth lost some momentum as June progressed but sprang to life again in July. Hot weather and a well-positioned mid-week holiday helped send consumers into the cool respite of retail. According to point-of-sale data compiled by Spor
Cherokee Appoints Apparel Industry Veteran to Board
Cherokee Inc. announced the appointment of Frank Tworecke to its board of directors…
Fila Names Finalists in Tennis Dress Design Contest
Fila announced that two finalists have been selected for the tennis dress design contest which was held via the brand’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/FilaAmerica…
BodyArmour SuperDrink Refutes Under Armour’s Trademark Lawsuit
BodyArmour SuperDrink filed an answer with the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in response to a complaint filed by Under Armour that claims “inaccurately and unfairly” alleged trademark infringement…
Sierra Club Promotes Bare to Director Post at Mission Outdoors
Sierra Club named Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Stacy Bare as the new director of Mission Outdoors, its initiative to connect people with the outdoors. With this promotion, Bare will lead the Sierra Club’s effort to connect all people with the out
Ralph Lauren Plans to Manufacture Future Olympic Uniforms in U.S.
Designer Ralph Lauren announced Friday that the uniforms it provides the U.S. Olympic team at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, will be made in the United States. The U.S. uniforms for the London Games were made in China, which sparked congressional
Polartec Launches CEO Search to Prepare for Possible Sale
Polartec LLC has begun searching for its next leader in preparation for a possible sale of the company. President and CEO Andrew J. Vecchione announced that he has decided to step aside after eight years at the helm as soon as a successor can be hired to
Backwoods Announces Ultimate Outsider Contest Winner
Backwoods’ corporate office announced the winner and runner up of its first Ultimate Outsider contest. Both Stephen Hance, the contest’s official winner and Bill Dragoo, runner up, live in Oklahoma. The Ultimate Outsider was created to inspire
