Forty years ago, Bernard Sadow, a vice president of a Massachusetts luggage and coat company,was traveling back from Aruba with his family. While struggling with his suitcases at the airport, a bulb went off: He realized putting wheels on ...
Tags: Luggage, Wheeled-Luggage, Cases, Boxes
It reflects not only how we travel – by plane, train, or automobile – but what we value as travelers and as human beings: flexibility, brand loyalty and our increasing dependence on technology. There's a lot more packed into ...
Walmart is kicking off back-to-college shopping with savings for customers however they like to shop – in stores, online and through their mobile devices. Starting Aug. 1, the retailer is releasing deals tailored to college students ...
Tags: Walmart Rolls, Store&Online, Apparel
Macy’s is gearing up for the 2014 back-to-school season with the latest trends and incredible promotions, all in time to have school-goers prepped, packed and looking smart as school begins this fall. “As the shopping ...
Tags: Macy, Apparel, Accessories
Quiksilver, Inc. entered into licensing agreements for several product categories, including Roxy young girls and children's apparel, watches and socks/legwear, as well as other product categories including luggage, beach towels and ...
Tags: Apparel, Sporting Apparel
Samsonite International S.A. has agreed to acquire Gregory Mountain Products from Black Diamond, Inc. for $85.0 million in cash to be financed by Samsonite's internal resources as well as its revolving credit facility. The acquisition ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation, Samsonite, Bags, Cases, Boxes
Products in the range include Hasbro’s electronic figure, LEGO’s The Milano Spaceship Rescue set and Rubie's costumes. The expansive list of partners for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has been revealed, with product lines ...
Marika, the largest division of Fam Brands, has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Glance Eyewear for women's sunglasses and reading glasses, as well as related eyewear accessories. The first collection to be produced under the ...
Tags: eyewear accessories, eyewear, Sporting Goods, Recreation
Jas D. Easton Corporation of Salt Lake City has named its CFO Darren Cottle as the new general manager of Easton Outdoor, which is comprised of both the Easton Outfitters and Core4Element (C4E) brands. A long-standing member of the ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation
Imagine powering your cell phone by simply walking around your office or rubbing it with the palm of your hand. Rather than plugging it into the wall, you become the power source. Researchers at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of ...
For PUMA, 2013 was the Year of Performance Innovation – with the launch of the path-breaking running footwear - Mobium Elite. In 2014, the brand extends and refines its performance offering for the sports enthusiast – presenting ...
Tags: Performance Apparel, PUMA
INVISTA’S CORDURANaturalle fabrics developed by Huamao Industrial Mill in China are ISPO Textrends Top 10 winners in Membranes and Outer Layer categories for ISPO MUNICH 2014. Developed as a forum focusing on fabric and accessory ...
Tags: CORDURA Naturalle Fabrics, Textile
Hi-Tec Sports is launching a new storytelling campaign for 2014 for women's sportbags and handbags. The first collection to be produced under the Marika label will ship to retailers for an August debut date. The new licensee will enhance ...
Tags: Marika, multi-year licensing agreement, Stone Mountain Accessories
Coats plc, the world’s leading industrial thread and consumer textile crafts business, launches Opti P Lucence, a range of zips which provide a special ‘glow in the dark’ effect. The zips charge in sunlight (UV) and can ...
Sequential Brands Group announced in conjunction with DVS Footwear International, plans for 2014 that include a new partnership with accessories giant Aquarius, Ltd. DVS bags, backpacks, and accessories will launch in Fall 2014 through a ...
Tags: Sequential Brands Group, DVS Footwear International, Aquarius