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Timberland Service Project to Kick off OIA Rendezvous in San Diego

Outdoor Industry Association will celebrate the Timberland service project on the first rather than the last day of its annual Rendezvous leadership conference next month to turbocharge bonding and networking at the start of the event. The housing deadli

DSW Q2 Comps Climb 4.4 Percent

DSW Inc. reported second quarter sales increased 9.7 percent to $562 million, with comparable sales increasing 4.4 percent. Adjusted EPS climbed to 97 cents a share, an increase of 47 percent over last year…

6pm.com Names Jay Alexander Senior Style Advisor

6pm.com, the online retailer, announced the designation of seasoned style expert Jay Alexander as the company's first-ever senior style advisor. This role was created to reinforce the brand's growth through on-trend, in-season merchandise…

Former Nike Designer Becomes Chief Merchant for Levi’s

Grant Barth, who spent 16 years at Nike in global merchandising across many categories including sportswear, running and technical outerwear, has been named chief merchandising officer for the Levi’s brand. Barth left Nike earlier this year to becom

EORA to Continue Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program in 2014

EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) said it will continue its Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program, which it launched this year. The program provides grants up to $500 to non-profits that provide youth oriented outdoor programs…

WFSGI Schedules Manufacturing Forum in Taiwan

The Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and several trade associations in China and Taiwan have organiized a forum in Taipei as part of WFSGI's “The Future of Manufacturing” initiative, which aims to help help manufacturers

Foot Locker Inc. Maintains Full Year Guidance

Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income rose 11.9 percent in its second quarter ended Aug. 3, to $66 million, or 44 cents per share, compared with net income of $59 million, or 39 cents, last year. Comparable-store sales increased 1.8 percent. Excluding cos

Skullcandy Secures $50 Million Credit Line

In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Skullcandy Inc. said it entered into a credit agreement and revolving line of credit note with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which provides a line of credit of up to $50 million…