Stride Rite Launches Sesame Street Collection
Stride Rite Children's Group has introduced the Sesame Street by Stride Rite collection. Inspired by Elmo, Oscar, Abby Cadabby and their friends, the collection features tactile hair, arms that hug the foot…
Black Diamond to Host Fundraiser for Utah Avalanche Center
Black Diamond Equipment is hosting a fundraiser next week to raise money for the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC). Co-sponsored by Uinta Brewing Company and the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center, the annual pre-season fundraiser bash will include food from
RG Barry to Consolidate Distribution, Close Texas Warehouse
R.G. Barry Corp., which owns the Dearfoams slippers brand, will close a Texas distribution facility under an expanded four-year deal with its logistics supplier. UTi Worldwide Inc. will take over all warehouse and distribution duties for footwear product
Brown Shoe Completes Exchange Offer for Senior Notes
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. announced the completion of its offer to exchange up to $200 million of its 7â…› percent Senior Notes due 2019 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 in exchange for $200 million of its outstanding 7â…› percen
Global Organic Cotton Market Climbs
Despite the recession, during which the majority of brands remained staunchly committed to their sustainability strategies and programs, global retail sales of organic cotton apparel, home, and personal care products increased 20 percent, according Textil
Mizuno’s Chairman Resigns
Mizuno Corp. reported that its Chairman and Representative Director Masato Mizuno had resigned, effective Sept. 5. The Japanese sporting goods giant said it will will maintain a two-representative directors system of Akito Mizuno, president, the current r
Gatorz Sales Slip in Second Quarter as It Adds Italian Sunglass Line
Gatorz Inc. said it sales took a hit as it introduced a new line of Italian made sunglasses in a bid to provide dealers better margins at a lower price point. The Canadian company said second quarter sales slipped by $42,957 to $526,117 from the same quar
Icebreaker Set to Implement Eco Index
Icebreaker will begin testing the next phase of the Eco Index, a tool for benchmarking and measuring the environmental impact of apparel, footwear and gear products. Based in New Zealand, Icebreaker operates its U.S. headquarters and design studio in Port
Canadian Tire Eyes Expansion for Forzani
Canadian Tire is looking to build on its dominance in sporting goods retailing gained through its acquisition of Forzani Group. In an interview with the Montreal Gazette, Michael Medline, the new president of Forzani, indicated the goal is to grow in size
Under Armour’s Wayne Marino To Retire, Kip Fulks Becomes COO
Under Armour, Inc. announced that Wayne Marino is retiring as chief operating officer of the company. Marino will transition his areas of responsibility over the next six months and will remain on the executive team. Kip Fulks has assumed additional respo
Mountain Hardwear Appoints Global Vice Presidents of Product
Mountain Hardwear, Inc., a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, announced the appointment of two global vice presidents of product. Matt Page was named vice president, global apparel and Ted Ganio was promoted to vice president, global equipment &
Easton Sports Appoints John Graham to Lead Sales
Easton Sports, Inc. announced that John Graham has been named senior vice president – commerce, effective mid-September. Reporting to Chris Zimmerman, president of Easton Sports, Graham will lead the sales teams across the sports it serves. Graham's
Sierra Trading Post Opens Larger Reno Store This Weekend
Sierra Trading Post announced the grand opening of a new retail location in Reno, NV. The store's grand opening is set for Sept. 10 & 11…
Vision Wear Renews Japan Licensing Agreement
Collective Licensing International, LLC (CLI) announced a two-year extension with RUNTECH Inc. of Japan to license footwear for the Vision Street Wear brand. Under the agreement, RUNTECH Inc., a subsidiary of Daiyu Co., will continue to hold the license f
Outdoor Retailer Replaces GES with Freeman through 2016
Outdoor Retailer has signed an agreement with trade show services provider Freeman to be the general service contractor for its twice-a-year tradeshow in Salt Lake City. Outdoor Retailer awarded the contract to Freeman through 2016, based on Freeman'
