SGB Update Footwear
Timberland’s Second Quarter North America Business Continues to Rebound
Sparked by strong sell-throughs for its Earthkeepers eco-collection and SmartWool brands, The Timberland Co. racked up double-digit wholesale growth in North America and Europe in the second quarter, leading to an overall 5.1% revenue gain for the period.
Unifi Caps Strong Fiscal Year; Net Sales Rise 26.6% in Q4
Unifi’s fourth quarter capped an end to a successful fiscal year. For the fourth quarter, net sales increased 26.6% to $177 million…
Passed by Senate, MTB Bill Now Headed to Obama
The long-delayed Miscellaneous Trade Bill is on its way to President Obama’s desk after passage by the U.S. Senate last week. Titled the “U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010,” the bill restores duty relief that expired Jan. 1 for
GSI Commerce Revenues Rise 41% on Success from RueLaLa
GSI Commerce Inc. reported net revenues for the first quarter ended July 3 increased 41% to $264.2 million from $187.2 million in the year-ago period…
AAFA President Comments on Export Legislation
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has replied to the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning the current administrations commitment to double U.S. exports by 2015. Legislation is being presented due to the direct impact such policies might
Adidas to Debut Outdoor Line
Beginning in fall 2011, Adidas will debut its worldwide brand in the outdoor market with a newly developed repertoire of footwear, apparel and accessories they feel is pertinent to the U.S. market…
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan to Headline RILA Sustainability Conference
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced that Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, will present at RILA's annual Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference (ESCC), September 22-24, 2010 in San Diego, California…
Hincapie Sportswear Hires Mid-Atlantic Rep
Hincapie Sportswear, manufacturer of cycling apparel, hired Josh Feazell as retail sales representative for the brand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia…
Firearms Bill Heads to the Senate
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms urged the Senate to pass the Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010 (HR 5552)…
Black Diamond Equipment Beefs up Global Sales Team
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. announced a new round of hires and several key personnel changes to strengthen its sales force and to better meet their strategic growth objectives…
Call to Fight Privatization of Vermont Wildlife
Orion The Hunters' Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to upholding hunting by providing intellectual leadership on hunting-related issues, said recent legislation passed in Vermont jeopardizes the public's right to collective ownershi
Puma’s Americas Business Sees Q2 Growth Surge
Puma's Americas segment returned to double-digit gains on a currency-neutral basis in Q2 for the first time since the first quarter 2009…
Amanda Beard to Endorse Aqua Sphere
Amanda Beard, the four-time Olympic swimmer and new mom, has signed on to become the new face of Aqua Sphere. Beard had long been sponsored by Speedo…
Iconix Sees Sports Brands Rapidly Growing at Walmart
Iconix Brand Group's three athletic brands exclusive to Walmart – Starter, Ocean Pacific and Danskin Now – recorded “substantial growth” in the second quarter…
Hydrapak Hires Sales and Marketing Manager
Hydrapak, a hydration equipment supplier within the sporting goods, outdoor, and military markets, announced several promotions within its sales, marketing, and logistics departments. Hydrapak has promoted David Kim to sales and marketing manager and Jim
