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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ‘07: Bigger and Greener than Ever…
Two years ago, Patagonia’s CEO Michael Crooke issued a challenge to the outdoor industry to become the leaders in environmental sustainability. Apparently the industry took this message to heart, because this year’s OR Winter Market was a showcase of inno
Wool Continues to Work…
Wool infused garments continue to be a growing trend, and were seen in products all over the show floor. Brands such as Icebreaker, SmartWool and Ibex have plenty of company now, as wool is making its mark in some less traditional areas as well…
OR Winter Market: Bigger and Greener than Ever…
Two years ago, Patagonia’s CEO Michael Crooke issued a challenge to the outdoor industry to become the leaders in environmental sustainability. Apparently the industry took this message to heart, because this year’s OR Winter Market was a showcase of inno
OIA Wins Utah Roadless Protection…
With a petition signed by more than 400 ORWM attendees, Kim Coupounas, chairperson of OIA and CEO of GoLite; Frank Hugelmeyer, president of Outdoor Industry Association; Peter Metcalf, CEO of Black Diamond; Mike Wallenfels, president of Mountain Hardwear;
Dunlop Adds Sales and Marketing Analyst for Raquet Sports
Dunlop Sports Group Americas continues to grow its racquet division with the appointment of Kristin Mears as Sales and Marketing Analyst for Racquet Sports. Mears will coordinate the management and development of key racquet reports and analysis for Dunl
Nike Golf Adds College Amateur Golf Manager
Nike Golf appointed golf industry veteran Marlin “Cricket” Musch to the position of College Amateur Golf Manager. In that capacity, Musch will oversee all of Nike Golf’s collegiate, junior and amateur golf categories with an emphasis on bolstering Nike G
Asics Updates Logo, Revisits Sound Mind, Sound Body Roots
ASICS Corporation (Japan) and ASICS America Corporation, the North American Subsidiary, announced the debut
of a freshly updated brand logo, reflecting the momentum of the brand with a faster, more modern feel and a slogan that revisits ASICS' roots.
Iconix Closes Shop at Ocean Pacific’s California Office
When Iconix Brand Group, Inc. purchased Ocean Pacific from Warnaco in October for $54 million, the company said that it “can expand OP's international business further and significantly grow the brand's penetration in the U.S.” Those plans, howe
Walking Co. Again Drives Sales for Big Dog…
As it has for the past few quarters, The Walking Company carried the weight for Big Dog Holdings, Inc. as the company’s namesake retail chain posted comparable sales declines for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year. TWC, on the other hand, posted its
Conservation Alliance Raises $12,000 ot OR
The Conservation Alliance raised $12,000 at its Block Party event at the recent Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City. The event celebrated the seven successes that Conservation Alliance funding helped achieve in 2006. KEEN, Inc., Salomon, Eagl
Speedo Enters China License with Symphony
Speedo International Limited entered a partnership with Symphony Resources Ltd, a subsidiary of Symphony Holdings Ltd. Symphony has been granted the master license for the Speedo brand in China and Taiwan commencing on January 27, 2007…
OR Winter Market Attendance Jumps 24%
Outdoor Retailer closed a successful 2007 Winter Market with a record 17,973 total attendees, up 24% from 2006 on a preliminary basis. The largest Winter Market to date attracted 5,602 buyers, up 14% from 2006*, who toured a show packed with innovative g
NBA Plans All-Star Retail Push…
The NBA has partnered with XP Events to approach retail at the All-Star game in a new light; and, hopefully, to increase both visibility and sales. The scope of product and merchandising activities for the week will include over 30 NBA Store satellite loc
Asics Posts 16% Nine Month Sales Gain
For the nine months ending December 31, Asics Corp. saw net sales increase 16.0% to ¥142.2 billion ($1.23 billion) from ¥122.6 billion ($1.10 billion) last year. Gross margin for the company increased 60 basis points to 44.0% of net sales from 43.4% durin
Hanesbrands Income Falls on Restructuring
Hanesbrands Inc. total net sales in the fiscal second quarter were $1.13 billion, a 4.3% decrease from $1.18 billion in the year-ago quarter. Net income for the quarter decreased 77.6% to $23,794 compared to $106,012 for the same period last year. Accord
