Icebreaker Names U.S. Finance Director
Icebreaker has named Kimberlee Viera as its U.S. finance director. Based out of Icebreaker’s U.S. headquarters in Portland, OR, she is responsible for the finance functions across USA wholesale and retail, as well as the global e-commerce and global
SSV Kick’s of Adopt-a-Cause Holiday Fund Raiser
Specialty Sports Ventures kicks off its annual Adopt-a-Cause holiday fundrasing campaign Wednesday for local charities serving commnunities across its market area, which spans California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah. Last year, the program raised more than
Tatoo Adventure Opens 15th and Largest Store in South America
Tatoo Adventure Gear, which operates 15 specialty outdoor stores in South America, has opened a store in Quito, Ecuador that it says is likely the largest such store in South America…
Ibex Completes U.S. Supply Chain with Montana Rancher
Ibex Outdoor Clothing filled the last gap in its U.S. supply chain by agreeing to buy merino wool from a family owned and operated sheep ranch in Montana. The deal puts the Vermont brand on track to launch a completely U.S. sourced line in fall 2012…
Revo Begins Selling Sunglass at The North Face Stores
Revo, one of Luxottica Group's premium sunglass brands, has begun selling a collection of its sunglasses at flagship stores operated by The North Face. The sunglasses are already being sold at stores in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco…
Astral Buoyancy Names Effort Inc. As Latest Rep Agency
Astral Buoyancy Company has hired veteran paddlesports rep Spencer Cooke to serve its dealers in the Southeastern United States, including…
Bern Unlimited Hires VP to Enhance Fulfillment
Bern Unlimited, a maker of helmets for action and snow sports enthusiasts, has hired John Morgan as a vice president in a bid to improve fulfillment…
Acorn Appoints Pat Babka as Director of Business Development
Acorn, a division of Totes/Isotoner, announced that Patricia M. Babka joined the company as director of business development. Babka joins the Acorn team from Franklin Retail Solutions, where she was most recently director of business development. Prior to
Spyder and Warren Miller Entertainment Extend Partnership
On the heels of the sold-out world premiere of Like There’s No Tomorrow, the 62nd feature film from Warren Miller Entertainment featuring an impressive collection of segments by Spyder's top athletes, the two wintersports companies announced a
Compass Diversified Could Raise up to $300 Million with Stock Sales
Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc., majority owner of CamelBak and Fox Racing Shox, plans to raise up to $300 million through the sale of stock, including up to 9 million shares held by existing investors and executives, according to a registration statem
BDO Survey: Muted Expectations for Black Friday
Retailers expect solid but not stellar results for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. According to a recent BDO USA, LLP survey of 100 chief marketing officers at leading U.S. retailers, just 27 percent expect to see an increase in Black Friday sales, down fr
Adidas to Outfit McDonald’s All American Games
McDonald's announced Adidas as the new official footwear, uniform and apparel provider for the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games at Chicago's United Center on March 28, 2012…
ERGObaby Acquires Orbit Baby, Inc for $17.5 Million
ERGObaby Carrier, Inc. has acquired Orbit Baby, Inc. for a purchase price of $17.5 million, according to Compass Diversified Holdings, Inc., which acquired controlling interest in ERGObaby in 2010. Orbit Baby makes car seats, strollers and bassinets that
Brown Shoe to License Wholesale Children’s Brands
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. agreed to license its Buster Brown, Sam Edelman and Avia wholesale children's brands to BBC International. The transition of the brands will be phased, beginning immediately and continuing through the first quarter of 2012…
Collective Brands Shows Steep Q3 Loss After Charges
Collective Brands Inc. reported a loss of $114.3 million, or $1.91 a share, in the third quarter after charges totaling $151.4 million for restructuring activities at its Payless division. Adjusted net earnings were $37.1 million, or 61 cents per share, s
