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Imports of Camping Apparel and Gear Continue Rise in June
U.S. imports of camping apparel and gear rose 6.17 percent to $826 million in June compared with May, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Ecco to Sponsor 2013 European Solheim Cup Team
Danish brand Ecco has been named “Official Footwear Supplier” to the 2013 European Solheim Cup team and will create special-edition shoes exclusively for the squad’s players and captains…
Palladium Appoints Marketing Director
Palladium appointed Matthew Pantoja as the brand’s senior director of marketing. Most recently, Pantoja served as head of entertainment for Reebok…
Black Diamond Lowers Guidance Despite Record Second Quarter Sales
Black Diamond Inc. reported sales rose 22 percent to a record $38.9 million in the second quarter ended June 30, while gross margins rose 120 basis points to 40.3 percent. However, the company lowered its guidance for revenue and gross margin for the full
K2 Sports Appoints VP, General Manager of K2 Canada
K2 Sports promoted Dominic McKenna, a long-time member of the K2 Sports leadership team, to vice president/general manager of K2 Canada, effective immediately…
Nike Ends Relationship with Ryan Braun
Nike has terminated its contract with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, nearly two weeks after the five-time All Star was suspended for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy…
Nine West Launches Fall Campaign
Nine West launched its fall campaign with themes ranging from modern grunge to classic sophistication. The effort launches this month in the September issues of Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, People StyleWatch and in Taxi TV…
Head Sport GmbH Partners with Planet Sox
Head Sport GmbH announced a new multi-year license agreement with U.S-based PS Brands/Planet Sox for the company to produce Head sport, tennis and performance socks for the North American market…
Unifi Partners to Provide New Source of US Made Repreve Fibers
Unifi, Inc. has agreed to sell Repreve chips to South Carolina-based Palmetto Synthetics, LLC for conversion into Repreve branded staple fiber. The arrangement will provide the textile industry with another option for acquiring NAFTA and Berry Amendment c
Notogroup Awarded B Corp Certification
Notogroup, a Portland-based, national executive search firm, has been awarded B Corp certification after undergoing a comprehensive examination of its business practices, by the nonprofit B Lab. Companies that are designated B Corps meet high standards fo
Brooks Sees 21 Percent YTD Growth
Brooks Running Company, a division of Berkshire Hathaway, reported revenues grew 21 percent in total global sales growth year-to-date. Net domestic revenue rose 19 percent while the total international business clocked in 29 percent revenue growth though
Teva Picks Up Momentum and Heat to Amplify Communications
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor, has selected two agencies to help the brand increase its awareness and reach in the outdoor market and beyond. Momentum Media PR has been tapped as the brand’s public relations agency of record, and Heat has been
Teva Hires Lorie Pointer as New Product Line Manager
Teva, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp., appointed Lorie Pointer as senior product line manager at Teva for its water category of men’s, women’s and kids footwear. Pointer joins Teva after her work with Brown Shoe Co.'s Ryka brand…
Strutz Partners with Team Red White And Blue
Recognizing the importance of supporting America’s veterans as they transition from service member to civilian, Strutz Inc. has announced its partnership with Team Red White And Blue, by creating an exclusive design of its Strutz PRO cushioned arch
U.S. Trade Representative Tours New Balance Factory
U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman toured the New Balance athletic shoe factory in Norridgewock, ME. Joined by New Balance CEO Rob DeMartini, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, and U.S. Sen. Angus King, the group spoke to New Balance associates about their wor
