Source to Host Retailer Lounges at OR
Source Hydration and Sandals will be hosting two lounges for retail buyers and media at this Summer's OR Show…
Iconix Announces Executive Promotions
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced the promotion of three executives from within the company. Yehuda Shmidman has been promoted to chief operating officer…
AAFA Submits Blueprint to Double U.S. Exports
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) submitted a ten-point plan to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding President Barack Obama's commitment to double U.S. exports by 2015. Point 8: Recognize that imports of U.S. branded product are
Point6 To Supply Socks for First Ascent Line
Point6, designer and manufacturer of premium merino wool performance socks, has inked an exclusive partnership to provide Eddie Bauer with socks for its First Ascent line beginning in September 2010…
New York Giants Partners with TeamFanShop
TeamFanShop is partnering with the New York Giants to deliver e-commerce and marketing solutions to reach the global fan base of the Giants…
Study: World Cup Sponsorship Shows Mixed Results
Adidas was the second most widely-named brand as a World Cup sponsor, both before and after the event, according to a new study with Survey Sampling International's (SSI). Coca Cola was first…
Passed by Senate, MTB Bill Now Headed to Obama
The U.S. Senate late Tuesday passed the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, better known as the miscellaneous tariff bill, or MTB (H.R. 4380). The MTB extend duty suspensions on several outdoor products, including waterproof breathable footwear,
Implus Outdoor Goes Paperless at OR Summer Market
Implus Outdoor brands Highgear, Yaktrax, Little Hotties and Granger's are utilizing a series of Apple iPads for all orders placed at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show August 3 – 6 in Salt Lake City in an attempt to reduce their footprint
Swix to Distribute Swenor Roller Skis in the U.S.
Swix Sport USA, the maker of ski and snowboard accessories, entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor brand roller skis and accessories for the U.S. market. Like Swix, Swen
Sports Direct’s Fiscal Year Profits Rebound
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, reported profits increased more than tenfold in its year ending April 25, to £119.5m ($191 mm)…
Brooks Launches Mobile CRM and Sweepstakes Program
Brooks Sports, Inc. is introducing its first mobile campaign around the launch of the Ghost 3 shoe. By incorporating 2D barcodes in its promotional materials, Brooks enables consumers to enter a “Host the Ghost” mobile sweepstakes to win an all-access VIP
Hanesbrands Sees Widespread Q2 Growth on Improved Sales, Margins
Double digit increases in its three major segments – Innerwear, Outerwear and International – drove Hanesbrands Inc. to post widespread improvement over a year-ago period that suffered from restructuring costs and declining sales…
Pheasants Forever’s Vincent Appointed to Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
Howard K. Vincent, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National President and CEO, has been appointed to the new 18-member Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council…
Delta Apparel Ups Fiscal Year Guidance
Delta Apparel Inc. said it expects earnings to range between $1.37 and $1.39 per share in its fiscal year ended July 3, up from 76 cents a year ago. The apparel maker's revenues reached $424 million up from $355.2 million a year ago…
WNBA Player Monica Wright Signs with Nfinity
Nfinity Athletic Corporation is proud to announce the sponsorship of WNBA athlete, Monica Wright…
