National Footwear Cares Month Sets Benchmark for Industry Volunteerism
National Footwear Cares Month, the country’s first-ever industry-wide, month-long community service campaign, during April saw more than 6,500 employees from 100 footwear companies donate countless hours to dozens of national, regional and local non
Timberland Celebrates One Millionth Community Service Hour
Timberland's employees around the world celebrated the one millionth volunteer hour served. Timberland's commitment to corporate responsibility is rooted in community service; this milestone has been in the making since the brand launched its Pa
Outdoor Foundation Survey Finds Youth Participation Held Steady in 2013
The Outdoor Foundation reports that a record number of Americans participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2013, according to its just released 2014 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. The report, which is based on an online survey of
Columbia Sportswear Prana Acquisitions Receives Antitrust Approval
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that on May 12th the U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the required waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) with respect to the company’s previous
Zappos Downtown Las Vegas Headquarters Certified LEED Gold
Zappos.com, Inc. has been awarded LEED Gold certification for New Construction and Major Renovation, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is also intern
J.C. Penney Posts Steep Loss in Q1
JC Penney Co. reported a loss of net loss of $352 million, or $1.15 a share, in the first quarter but it exceeded the $1.26 consensus expected by Wall Street. Same store sales increase 6.2 percent…
Dillard’s Q1 Net Dips Slightly
Dillard's Inc. reported first-quarter earnings slid to $111.7 million, or $2.56 a share, from $117.2 million, or $2.50 a year ago…
Nordstrom Q1 Earnings Exceed Outlook
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 72 cents for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014, which exceeded the company’s prior outlook of 60 to 70 cents. Comps were ahead 3.9 percent. Nordstrom said it continued its progress in executin
Dankso Hires New England Rep as National Sales Manager
Dansko announced that Glenn McCracken will transition into the national sales manager position and Julie Foy has joined the company as national accounts manager…
Black Diamond Equipment Sponsors Mountain Project App
Black Diamond Equipment is sponsoring Mountain Project's current paid mobile application as part of a partnership that makes it available for free…
LocalGear.com Beta Test Goes Live
LocalGear.com, a site that enables consumers to research products provided by dozens of leading outdoor specialty brands and where they are carried locally, launched a live beta test of its service Thursday, according to an email sent to its subscribers.
Downlite and Nikwax Introduce Fluorocarbon-free Hydrophobic Down
Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills, has teamed up with Nikwax, a global leader in environmentally friendly weatherproofing solutions, to provide fluorocarbon-free Nikwax Hydrophobic Down (NHD) to outdoor apparel
Ben Hogan to Return to Equipment Business
Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with Eidolon Brands…
Whistler Blackcomb Says Fewer Guests Spent More on Retail in 2013/14
Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. reported guest spending increased at its retail, rental and ski school businesses despite lower ticket sales for the three and six months ended March 31, 2014, thanks in part to a higher proportion of destination guests. R
Puma Q1 Profit Declines; Backs FY14 Forecast
Puma, which is undergoing a turnaround plan that includes reconnecting with its sports heritage, reported currency-neutral sales slipped 0.5 percent in its first quarter, an improvement over the 4.7 percent slide in the fourth quarter. Earnings slid 25 pe
