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Investor Conferences Give First Peak into Second Quarter Progress…
Investors and analysts looking for a leg up got some first-hand insight into the current business environment at retail as attendees at Pipe Jaffray’s 28th Annual Consumer Conference in New York City early last week featured speakers from a number of vend
Warnaco Swimwear Relocates to Downtown L.A.
The Warnaco Swimwear Group has signed a long term lease for two floors totaling approximately 38,000 square feet of office space on the full-service entertainment campus of Los Angeles Center Studios (LACS). It plans to relocate its Swimwear Group headqua
Delta Apparel Affirms Q4 and FY 08 Guidance
Delta Apparel, Inc. confirmed its outlook for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 28, 2008. The company noted that it continues to grow its Junkfood business and that its new Honduran plant has reached weekly production goals…
Online Reviews Driving Sales at REI
Recreational Equipment Inc. customers who submit online reviews of gear purchase at a 26% higher rate than non-review readers, according to the vendor who helped implement REI's online review feature. REI began soliciting gear reviews on its website
Lafuma Group Reports Loss for First Half
Lafuma Group reported a net loss of €700,000 ($1.0 mm) for the half year ended March 31, down from net income of €1.6 million ($2.3 mm). Operating profits for the group, which includes the Lafuma, Millet, Le Chameau and Oxbow brands, plummeted 82.4% to €8
High Sierra Names new VP of International Sales
Bag and luggage maker High Sierra Sport Companyhas hired Jorge Garces as Vice President of International Sales. Garces has worked at JanSport, Marketing Associate International, Johnson Outdoor Incorporated, Lennox Industries Inc. and The Coleman Company.
adidas Boycotts Mulesed Wool
Following nearly four months of discussions with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, adidas has decided to boycott all wool from mulesed lambs — including those mulesed using clips, according to PETA and an Australian media report. While adidas i
CCM Unveils Designer Street Wear
CCM by Roger Edwards and Alex Ovechkin announced the launch of the new Ovechkin Designer Street Wear Collection for men. Created by designer Roger Edwards in conjunction with CCM and Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin, the collection will be avai
Goody’s Family Clothing Files Chapter 11, To Close 69 Doors
Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. As part of the reorganization process, the retailer w
National Get Outdoors Day Set for Saturday
More than 45 locations will sponsor events for the inaugural National Get Outdoors Day June 14. The event – co-sponsored by the Forest Service and the American Recreation Coalition – is designed to engage urban and multicultural youth in nature-based acti
Patagonia Launches
Patagonia launched its “Voice Your Choice” campaign in which it invites customers at each of its stores nationwide to select a at stores nationwidelocal environmental organization to receive a $4,000 grant. Consumers can cast their ballots in a Patagonia
Cabela’s to Open Rapid City Store Aug. 7
Cabela’s said it will open its newest store in Rapid City, S.D. at 5:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Rapid City is Cabela’s second South Dakota store. The company also operates a store in Mitchell, S.D…
Paddlesports Industry Foundation Nominates Honorees
The Paddlesports Industry Foundation has announced the 2008 slate of nominees from which six honorees will be elected to and inducted into the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) this Fall. The list includes…
New Balance Supports Special Olympics
The New Balance Foundation said it is supporting the Special Olympics Massachusetts with a gift of $100,000. The New Balance Foundation said its gift “will be used to support the athletic training and competition activities for all Special Olympics Massac
Japan Lets Swimmers Wear Speedo
Japanese officials agreed to permit its swimmers to wear Speedo's controversial LZR bodysuit at August's Beijing Games. The Japan Swimming Federation (JSF) had until now required its swimmers in the Beijing Olympics and world championships to we
