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Mizu Bulks Up With Three New Sales Agencies
Praelia Group, GGI Sales and Zulim Agency brought on board.
Greenpeace Identifies PFC Pollution Hotspots
The environmental watchdog identified locations in the U.S., Europe and China as global pollution hotspots of polyfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) widely used by industries, including active lifestyle brands.
Allied Certifies Down Supply Chain
Allied Feather & Down can now offer 100 percent of its supply chain as certified for the humane treatment for animals. But it’s still up to brands to pay the extra costs for the option.
Nutrition Coach Launches Jaime Morocco Fitness
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach Jaime Morocco launched Jaime Morocco Fitness, an online training and wellness program based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Study: Consumers Will Spend $422 On Holiday Shopping
New research shows insight into how consumers shop during the holiday season, and whether small businesses are on their radar.
Obama Administration Drops TPP Agenda
The White House has verified that the Obama Administration will not push forward in its efforts to seal the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during his last days in office.
Implus Corp. Names New Board Members From Nike And The North Face
Sally McCoy and Chris L. Shimojima bring seasoned outdoor and active lifestyle experience from Nike, Zumies, CamelBak and others to the Implus board.
OrthoLite Launches New Marketing Campaign
The marketing campaign, The Secret Inside, was based on research that validated the importance of the insole as well as the value on branded components to consumers.
Modell’s To Open Three Stores
Locations will open in Manhattan at 51st & 3rd, as well as Bloomfield and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Finish Line Confirms JackRabbit On Sales Block
Finish Line has hired Peter J. Solomon Company LLC to explore a sale and will take a $44 million goodwill impairment charge in the third quarter.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook On Strong Q3
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its guidance after it reported third-quarter results that easily exceeded earnings and comp expectations. The performance was driven by a 5.2-percent comp sales increase and gross margin expansion.
Formula4 Media To Launch Sportstyle Show
Formula4 Media is launching a Sportstyle Show in the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center from June 14-16, 2017.
Delta Apparel’s Q4 Impacted By Tax Charge
The lack of an extra week of sales, coupled with the unfavorable impact of tax expense in this year’s quarter compared to a tax benefit in the prior-year period, lowered diluted earnings by approximately 15 cents per share.
Nike Signs Supermodel Bella Hadid
The 20-year-old will star in the brand’s #NewYorkMade campaign to highlight Nike’s new five-story store in lower Manhattan.
Vibram’s Bikila Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit by the family of legendary Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila over Vibram’s use of the Bikila name on one of its FiveFingers models was dismissed.
