Eddie Bauer to Launch Footwear Collection
After 94 years of focusing on outerwear, apparel and gear, Eddie Bauer is expanding into footwear. Set to debut in fall 2014, the new Eddie Bauer footwear collection launches with six men's and seven women's styles. All styles feature ergonomic,
Christensen Arms Partners with Laura Burgess Marketing
Firearm manufacturer Christensen Arms has signed Laura Burgess Marketing (LBM) as their public relations and marketing partner…
MidwayUSA’s Brenda Potterfield Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Brenda Potterfield, of MidwayUSA has been presented with the very first NRA Women’s Leadership Forum Lifetime Achievement Award at the 143rd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, IN…
Mike Wieck Sales Announces New Hire and Promotion
Mike Wieck Sales of Waupaca, Wisconsin announced the agency has hired Brian Cassium of Slatington, Pennsylvania to represent the MWS family of manufacturers in the New England States…
Judge Postpones Oral Arguments in NSSF, SAAMI Suit to Stop California Microstamping Law
Oral arguments, originally scheduled to be heard Wednesday in Fresno Superior Court, have been postponed until May 14, 2014 in the lawsuit brought by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' I
Netshoes Gains $170M Investment
Netshoes, the Brazilian online sports goods retailer, has received a new round of US $170 million investment led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC…
Spy Inc. Shows Modest Q1 Sales Gain
Spy Inc. reported consolidated Spy sales increased by 2 percent to $9.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $9.0 million during the same period in 2013. Sales included slightly lower closeout sales…
Junk Food Opens Flagship in California
Delta Apparel, Inc. announced the opening of the flagship Junk Food retail store in Venice, CA. On Saturday, May 3, 2014, the 2,700 square foot retail store opened its doors on renowned Abbot Kinney Boulevard…
Report: Adidas Close to Securing Manchester United Deal
Adidas is close to securing a £60 million-a-year deal with Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. Nike's original £300 million, 10-year deal expires in June 2015…
Walking Company Sponsors EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women
The Walking Company, the national specialty retailer of comfort footwear, announced its sponsorship of the 2014 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women on May 10th in Los Angeles. Now in its 21st year, the EIF Revlon Run/Walk events have raised more than $70 millio
Third of Mothers Day Shoppers Looking for Apparel and Accessories
A third of respondents to the National Retail Federation's annual Mother's Day Spending Survey said they will be shopping for apparel and accessory items for mom, indicating spending of $1.7 billion. Americans will spend an average of $162.94 on
NSSF Offers $60,000 in Education Scholarships
Employees of companies that support the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) at the highest level are eligible to apply for education aid through the NSSF Voting Member Scholarship Program…
Danner Opens First Retail Store in State of Washington
Danner boots announced the opening of a new retail store in Renton, WA on May 5, 2014…
Black Diamond Inc. Says Spring Apparel, POC Fueled Q1 Growth
Black Diamond, Inc. reported the launch of its spring apparel line and strong results at its POC ski helmet business helped push sales up 7 percent to $54.5 million in the first quarter ended March 31. The company remains on track to meet its revenue and
Outdry Obtains Injunction in Italian Patent Litigation
Columbia Sportswear Company said an Italian court authorized the seizure of certain Amphibiox products after ruling they infringed on a patent held by Columbia's Italian-based subsidiary OutDry Technologies…