AAFA Joins Forces with Chinese Textile and Apparel Group
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles and Apparel (CCCT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Cabela’s Announces Plans for Two New Stores
Cabela’s Inc. plans to open stores in League City, TX; and Lexington, KY…
Pro Nine Sports Acquired by Private Investor
Pro Nine Sports, Inc., a wholesaler of high-performance baseball and softball sporting goods including balls, helmets, catcher's gear, bats, and field equipment, was acquired by a private investor…
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse Names Director of Marketing
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse announced Kristen Picard as the company’s new director of marketing and Brittany Moeller as the company’s new women’s buyer…
Modell’s to Open Store in Shirley, Long Island
Modell’s Sporting Goods, celebrating its 125 year anniversary, will hold a grand opening for its newest location at 1019 Montauk Highway in Shirley, Long Island, bringing their total to 157 storefronts…
Nike Brings Out Stars to Showcase Women’s Push
Nike Inc. brought out 27 of its top athletes to New York City to showcase a breadth of performance and lifestyle products as well as digital services as the company continues to accelerate growth within its women’s business…
OIA Appoints Eagle Creek Founder Steve Barker Interim Executive Director
The Outdoor Industry Association board of directors appointed Steve Barker, founder and former owner of Eagle Creek, as interim executive director for the organization, effective immediately. As interim executive director, Steve will provide a stable and
Lululemon Partners with Dalai Lama Center
Lululemon Athletica Inc., synonymous in some quarters with the “corporatization of yoga,” got a powerful, albeit implicit endorsement Wednesday from none other than the Dalai Lama. In a presentation following an address by His Holiness at a heart and mind
Osprey Packs Teams with IMBA to Fund Four Grants
Osprey Packs Inc. has awarded four cash grants through the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) “Let's Build Trails” Program to support the growth of recreational mountain biking in the United States…
SIA Industry + Intelligence Briefing to Occur on Eve of Snow Show
SnowSports Industries America plans to host its first-ever Industry + Intelligence gathering. The daylong industry-only event, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28th, will prep Snow Show attendees with educational offerings, market intelligence, networking op
Rocky Brands Q3 Profit Increases Slightly
Rocky Brands, Inc. reported third quarter net sales increased 3.6 percent to $72.7 million versus net sales of $70.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. The company reported third quarter net income of $3.1 million, or 42 cents per diluted share as comp
Hawley Scouting Northeastern US for Next Distribution Center
Hawley, the Lexington, SC-based bicycle parts and accessories (PB&A) distributor, plans to open a new distribution center in the Northeastern United States that will enable it to offer next-day ground delivery across much of the Eastern U.S…
Skechers Q3 Earnings Soar on 31 Percent Sales Gain
Skechers USA, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings jumped 90.4 percent to $51.1 million, or $1.00 a share. Revenues grew 30.7 percent to $674.3 million compared to $515.8 million for the third quarter of 2013. Revenues increased 18.5 percent in its domest
Unifi Reports Steady Repreve Demand in Fiscal Q1
Unifi Inc. reported moderate sales growth for the first quarter ended Sept. 28 fueled by continued demand for its Repreve recycled fiber, which is used by many athletic and outdoor brands to make fleece and other apparel. The company said it will continue
Sportsman’s Warehouse Announces Two More 2015 Store Openings
Sportsman's Warehouse plans to open new stores in Heber City, UT and Klamath Falls, OR next spring. These locations will be the fifth and sixth stores out of eight or nine new locations scheduled to open next year. The Heber City location will be the
