Rocky Brands Sees Profit Bounceback In Q4
Rocky Brands Inc. reporting earnings of $4.4 million, or 59 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, rebounding from a loss of $0.6 million, or 9 cents, a year ago. Sales were flat as declines in military sales offset gains in wholesale and retail sales. A focus on full-price selling for its branded work, western and outdoor footwear businesses contributed to better top and bottom line results.
E.dye Waterless Color System Hires Color Director
Simon Thayil’s previous experience includes serving as director of color at Under Armour, and color management responsibilities at JCPenney and Target.
New Poll: More Americans Blame Mass Shootings On Mental Health Than On Gun Laws
According to a new poll conducted from Washington Post-ABC News, 57 percent of Americans feel the mass shootings in the country are more a reflection of problems identifying and treating people with mental health problems versus 28 percent pointing to inadequate gun control laws.
Mystery Ranch Names Polar Explorer John Huston To Ambassador Team
Mystery Ranch, the pack company, named polar explorer John Huston to the brand’s ambassador team. Huston is the first artic explorer to join the team.
Yakima Partners With QBP As Exclusive US Bike Distributor
Yakima Products, Inc., a leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions, has formed an exclusive partnership with Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), naming them as the brand’s specialty bike dealers’ US distributor.
CrankTank Adds Chad Battistone To Impact Sponsorship Sales Team
CrankTank, a consulting agency founded by Scott Montgomery, has announced the addition of Chad Battistone to the Impact Sun Valley Media Summit sales team.
Vibram Announces Dates For 2018 Sole Factor Tour
Driving Vibram’s Sole Factor program is a customized, 38-foot mobile cobbler unit outfitted with a cobbler repair shop and outsole showroom. The tour kicks off this week in North Carolina visiting Dean’s Shoe Repair.
Occupancy And Bookings Slide, Revenues Hanging On At Western Mountain Ski Resorts
Meager snowfall at most western ski resorts during January has led to a drop off in bookings for the remainder of the ski season as lodging properties maintain a tenuous hold on revenues.
LiveWell 360 Launches Brand Ambassador Program
LiveWell 360, the maker of premium gym and fitness bags based in Fredericksburg, VA, has launched its Brand Ambassador program.
P.W. Minor Bought By Tidewater + Associates
Tidewater + Associates announced that it has completed its investment in shoe manufacturer P.W. Minor. The current CEO, Peter Zeliff, will transition from CEO to board member. Hundley Elliotte, a member of Tidewater’s leadership team, will step in as managing CEO.
Eagle Creek Announces Carlos Arango As Creeker Of The Year
Eagle Creek announced their employees have chosen Carlos Arango as 2017 Creeker of the Year.
Banana Republic Expands Partnership With Kevin Love
Banana Republic and pro basketball power forward Kevin Love expended their partnership in 2018 to include a design collaboration, BR/K.LOVE-18 – a limited-edition men’s capsule of clothing and accessories.
United By Blue Hosts Coastal Waterway-Cleanups
United By Blue (UBB), the sustainable outdoors brand with a mission to remove a pound of trash from the world’s oceans and waterways for every product sold, and Luke’s Lobster (Luke’s), the Maine-bred seafood restaurant group, are co-hosting waterway-cleanups in Philadelphia, New York City, and Maine.
Polygiene Appoints New Directors of Commercial Operations In Europe And North America
Polygiene appointed Chiara Galimberti as director of commercial operations in Europe and Hans Bergman as director of commercial operations in North America to strengthen the sales activities in these key regions.
Gap Inc. Announces Departure Of Gap Brand President
Gap Inc. announced that Jeff Kirwan, president and CEO of Gap brand, will leave the company.
