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Columbia Sportswear promotes Swanson to finance chief
15 June 2017 | Michelle Russell
Outdoor apparel and footwear retailer Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed long-time executive Jim Swanson as its finance chief, alongside the promotion of Peter Rauch as chief transformation officer.... read more
Rocky Brands appoints interim-CEO Brooks to helm
19 December 2016 | Michelle Russell
US apparel and footwear company Rocky Brands has appointed Mike Brooks as its chief executive officer (CEO) on a permanent basis.... read more
Rocky Brands names Brooks interim CEO as Sharp departs
9 September 2016 | Michelle Russell
US apparel and footwear company Rocky Brands has appointed chairman of the board, Mike Brooks, as interim CEO following the resignation of David Sharp. ... read more
US Q4 in brief: Cherokee Global Brands, Perry Ellis, Destination Maternity
15 April 2016 | Michelle Russell
In the most recent fourth-quarter filings from US apparel brands and retailers, Destination Maternity and Perry Ellis saw their losses narrow, while New York & Co moved to a net profit. However, Iconix Brand Group cut its outlook after swinging to a loss, Finish Line saw its net profit plummet 90%, and Cherokee Global Brands posted a mixed performance. ... read more
Fair Trade apparel programme reaching new heights
8 March 2016 | Michelle Russell
A fire that broke out at a factory in Bangladesh last month, and the impending third year anniversary of Rana Plaza, serves as a reminder that major safety concerns still exist for workers in the global apparel industry. But the proliferation of organisations working to offer tangible solutions proves that work is in progress, one of those being Fair Trade USA, whose apparel programme grew 358% in 2014. ... read more
Columbia Sportswear taps new head for Mountain Hardwear
23 February 2016 | Michelle Russell
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed John Christian Walbrecht as president of its Mountain Hardwear brand.... read more
Delta Galil and Columbia Sportswear ink underwear licensing deal
21 December 2015 | Michelle Russell
Israel-based lingerie, sleepwear and sock manufacturer Delta Galil Industries has signed a global licensing deal with Columbia Sportswear for the development, manufacture and distribution of performance-based underwear collections. ... read more
Columbia Sportswear pilots recycling initiative
28 October 2015 | Michelle Russell
US outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear is piloting a recycling programme in partnership with Swiss textile recycling solutions firm I:Collect, joining wider industry efforts to close the loop in the clothing supply chain. ... read more
China market woes could hit consumer spending
25 August 2015 | Michelle Russell
Tumbling markets and economic uncertainty in China could deliver a tough blow to several specialty retail and apparel companies - with the biggest risks including China revenue exposure and a potentially slower economy driving lower consumer spending, one analyst has suggested.... read more
Nike, Hanesbrands and VF top sustainability index
21 August 2015 | Michelle Russell
Nike, Hanesbrands and VF Corp have topped an analyst report of apparel and footwear firms that have made the most progress in managing environmental, social and governance issues.... read more
Rocky Brands reports improved Q2 margins
23 July 2015 | Michelle Russell
US apparel and footwear company Rocky Brands has booked an increase in second-quarter earnings and improved gross margin.... read more
Columbia develops OutDry waterproof technology
15 June 2015 | Michelle Russell
US outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear has developed a rainproof jacket that features the waterproof membrane on the outside for permanent water repellency and durability.... read more
Sourcing and supply chain promotions at Columbia Sportswear
28 May 2015 | Michelle Russell
US outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear has made four key leadership appointments, two of which include SVP of global sourcing and SVP of supply chain.... read more
Columbia Sportswear ups FY guidance on “solid” Q1
1 May 2015 | Michelle Russell
US outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear has upped its full-year guidance on the back of “solid” first-quarter results, the strengthening of advance orders in North America and Europe.... read more
Rocky Brands books “pleasing” Q1
22 April 2015 | Michelle Russell
US apparel and footwear company Rocky Brands has booked a pleasing first-quarter performance thanks to an increase in earnings and sales.... read more
Phoenix Footwear narrows Q4 losses
11 March 2015 | Michelle Russell
US comfort shoe maker Phoenix Footwear Group has narrowed its losses in the fourth quarter and booked an increase in sales and margins.... read more
Columbia Sportswear seeks growth with appointments
3 March 2015 | Michelle Russell
US outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear has made a number of strategic organisational changes, including appointing a president, in a bid to drive growth.... read more
PrAna achieves Fair Labor accreditation
19 February 2015 | Michelle Russell
Columbia Sportswear's prAna brand has had its social compliance programme accredited by the Fair Labor Association.... read more
Columbia Sportswear ups FY profit guidance
31 October 2014 | Michelle Russell
US outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear Company has upped its full-year outlook as it revealed increased earnings and sales in its third-quarter.... read more
US: Columbia Sportswear narrows Q2 net loss
25 July 2014 | Michelle Russell
Outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear has narrowed its net losses in the second quarter, despite incurring costs from its acquisition of prAna.... read more
US: Rocky Brands Q2 earnings slide
24 July 2014 | Michelle Russell
US apparel and footwear company Rocky Brands saw its earnings slide in the second-quarter due to investments made to grow its brands.... read more
US: Columbia Sportswear closes PrAna deal
3 June 2014 | Michelle Russell
Outdoor apparel and footwear specialist Columbia Sportswear has closed its acquisition of lifestyle apparel brand, PrAna Living.... read more
US: Phoenix Footwear narrows Q4 losses
14 March 2014 | Michelle Russell
Comfort shoe maker Phoenix Footwear Group has narrowed its fourth-quarter net loss and booked an increase in revenues.... read more
US: Rocky Brands optimistic despite Q4 profit fall
26 February 2014 | Michelle Russell
US apparel and footwear company Rocky Brands has offered an optimistic outlook for its next fiscal despite booking a drop in fourth-quarter earnings.... read more
US: Columbia Sportswear files patent lawsuit against Seirus
11 December 2013 | Michelle Russell
Outdoor apparel and footwear firm Columbia Sportswear has filed a lawsuit against Seirus Innovative Accessories for infringement on its patent for insulating Omni Heat reflective material.... read more
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