Charles River Apparel Receives AIA 2014 Moving On Up Award
Charles River Apparel, manufacturer of performance apparel, was named a recipient of the Adventures in Advertising (AIA) Corporation 2014 Moving On Up Award for the Gold level Apparel category…
Lenzing Says Jumbo Tencel Plant Up and Running
The Lenzing Group has successfully initiated production at its new Tencel jumbo production facility, the largest in the world, at a site in its native Austria. The plant is in the midst of ramping up production of the wood-based fiber, which has gained po
Report: Under Armour Close to Signing Kevin Durant
Under Armour is set to offer Kevin Durant up to $30 million a year for an endorsement deal, according to a report in the Daily News. Durant's Nike contract paid him $60 million over seven years…
Timbuk2 Names Distributor for Northern Europe
Timbuk2 has named Tre Pluss AS, led by Henning Hexeberg, to manage the brand’s distribution in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland & Iceland, the U.K. and Germany…
Trade Program Fails to Boost Dominican Apparel Exports to U.S.
Five years after its implementation, the Earned Import Allowance Program (EIAP) is not providing enough incentives to help reverse the decline in Dominican apparel exports to the U.S. market, as intended, according to a new report from the U.S. Internatio
Nautilus’ Q2 Sales Jump
Nautilus, Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter of 2014 totaled $48.5 million, a 34 percent increase compared to $36.2 million in the same quarter of 2013. The strong growth was driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments…
Under Armour Names Former ESPN President to Board
Under Armour, Inc. announced that George W. Bodenheimer, former president of ESPN, Inc., a multimedia, multinational sports entertainment company, has joined the Company's board of directors…
Backcountry.com’s Future in Play
Liberty Interactive Corporation is reevaluating the optimal structure and best alignment of its Liberty Digital Commerce Group assets, including Backcountry.com, following its agreement to sell the group's Provide Commerce businesses to FTD Companies
Bogs Outperforms Weyco’s Brown Shoe Brands in Second Quarter
Weyco Group, Inc. reported impressive growth at its Bogs outdoor footwear brand in the second quarter could not offset falling sales of its larger brown shoe brands to department stores and off-price channels….
SGB Magazine Launches Specialty Rep of the Year Awards
SGB Magazine and The SportsOneSource Group has launched a new event recognizing the hard work and tireless efforts of sales professionals serving the specialty retailer market. The SGB Specialty Rep of the Year awards program will honor nine individuals
Stio Closes $5.9 Million Round of Funding
Stio, the Jackson, WY-based mountain apparel brand, has closed a $5.9 million round of funding to support its growth trajectory and future plans for expansion. Sandbridge Capital, LLC led the funding round, while original Stio investor KarpReilly Investm
Johnson Outdoors Says Strong Quarter Can’t Offset Long Winter
Johnson Outdoors Inc. said sales surged in the fiscal third quarter ended June 27, but that its year-to-date sales are still lagging last year’s due to prolonged winter conditions in the company's fiscal 2014 first and second quarters…
RECALL: Nevada Toddlers and Girls Moccasins Sold by Sears Canada
Sears Canada Inc. issued a voluntary product recall for Nevada toddlers and girls moccasins in black, yellow and tan colors after discovering the moccasins contain a high concentration of lead. Neither Health Canada nor Sears Canada has received reports o
Backcountry.com Revenues Grow but Disappoint in Second Quarter
Liberty Interactive Corporation reported revenues at Backcountry.com increased in the second quarter, but came in below anticipated levels due to softness in demand and slightly lower average order values…
Belk Names Zant as New Merchandising Chief
Belk, Inc. has appointed David Zant as president and chief merchandising officer effective Aug. 11. Zant follows Kathryn Bufano, who resigned this week to accept the role of CEO at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc…
