Checkpoint Systems Debuts Shoplifting Deterrents for Apparel Retailers
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. a supplier of shrink management, merchandise visibility and apparel labeling solutions for the retail industry, announced at NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Expo its RFID Overhead EAS Solution, whicht the company said will delive
New Mountain Equipment Co-op Store Approved
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has received approval from City of North Vancouver Council to proceed on a new 20,688-square-foot store that will be the centerpiece of a landmark green development…
Primaloft Taps Sales Agent for Eastern Europe
PrimaLoft has hired Bartosz Lassak as sales agent for the Eastern European market, effective immediately…
Woodland Promotes Biodegradable Footwear Line
Woodland has launched a new range of biodegradable footwear. The company said the launch is in association with the company’s CSR initiative Proplanet, a wing dedicated to making the Earth a better place to live…
Suunto N.A. Names National Sales Manager
Suunto's North American subsidiary has hired David Grayson as national sales manager for the US. Grayson brings experience from run, bike and outdoor specialty as well as general sporting goods…
Industry Applauds USDA’s Recognition of GOTS
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) applauded the USDA for explicitly confirming that textile products produced in accordance with the the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) may be sold as “organic” in the U.S. GOTS is the voluntary global
Rubel Steps Down as CEO of Collective Brands; Massey Named Interim CEO
Collective Brands, Inc. has announced that its board of directors and Matthew Rubel agreed that Rubel will resign as director, chairman of the board and an officer of the company, effective immediately. Michael J. Massey has been named the interim CEO and
EMS Draws More Than 700 with Paddle Demo Days
After attracting more than 700 people to seven paddle demo events in six states, Eastern Mountain Sports Inc announced the final dates and locations for its spring Outdoor Demo Tour…
USSA Forming First U.S. Freeskiing Team
A first ever U.S. Freeskiing national team is being formed by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The announcement comes on the heels of a decision by the International Olympic Committee to add halfpipe skiing to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games..
Bakers Q1 Loss Narrows
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported sales in the first quarter were $47.0 million, an increase of 8.0 percent, from $43.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Comparable store sales increased 9.3 percent compared to a decline of 1.6 percent in th
Performance Bicycle Taps Pruitt to Fill CEO Post
Performance Inc., the parent company for the Performance Bicycle retail chain, has named long time executive David Pruitt as its new CEO…
Surftech Names New CEO
Surf Technicians, LLC, the maker of surf and stand-up paddle boards, announced that Huntley Dornan has been appointed as the company's new president and CEO. Most recently Huntley served as Vice President and General Manager of Emerging Brands at Qui
CPSC Opens New Test Lab in Maryland
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held the grand opening Monday for its new state-of-the-art scientific testing facility in Rockville, MD. The new 63,000-square-foot office and lab space will house 75 scientists and gear needed to test a
Haglöfs in Running for Swedish Fashion Award
Haglöfs is one of three nominees for the Fashion Export of the Year Award, an annual competition that highlights success stories in Swedish fashion exports. The outdoor apparel and gear company, which was acquired by ASICS last year, disclosed that it had
Dobyns Rods, FLW Outdoors Announce Partnership
Dobyns Rods said it has joined the sponsor class of FLW Outdoors. Dobyns Rods, created by professional angler Gary Dobyns, offers three lines of rods – Champion Series, Champion Extreme Series and Savvy Series – each series offering multiple rods to cover
