Icebreaker to Open First Store in Chicago
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel company, will open its first “TouchLab” store in Chicago, IL. This is the company’s first Midwestern location and its tenth North American retail store...(5/23/2013)

OIA Hires Christie Hickman 
as Vice President of Market Insights
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced the hire of Christie Hickman as vice president of market insights. Hickman brings more than 20 years of experience in research, insight and strategy to her new role...(5/23/2013)

Perry Ellis' Q1 Net Rises 16.5 Percent
Perry Ellis International reported revenues slid 1.2 percent in the first quarter, to $262.3 million from $265.5 million. Revenues were in line with guidance and included increases across several of the company's core businesses, including golf lifestyle apparel, men's accessories and Nike performance swim...(5/23/2013)

Boathouse Sports Outfitting Teams at USA Sevens CRC
Boathouse Sports, the Philadelphia-based manufacturer of custom athletic team apparel, announced that seven of the 20 collegiate teams competing at the 2013 USA Sevens CRC in Philadelphia on June 1 – 2 at PPL Park, will be wearing uniforms made at its northeast Philadelphia factory...(5/23/2013)

Karhu To Sponsor NE Distance Project
The New England-based running company, Karhu, has signed on to be the official 2013 shoe and gear sponsor for the NE Distance project...(5/23/2013)

OtterBox Acquires LifeProof
OtterBox, the maker of protective cases handheld devices, has acquired TreeFrog Developments Inc., DBA LifeProof. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Diego, LifeProof is also a maker of protective cases and complementary accessories for smartphones and tablets...(5/23/2013)

The Buckle's Earnings Flat in Q1
The Buckle, Inc. reported net income for the fiscal quarter ended May 4, was $37.6 million, or 78 cents a share, about even with the $37.8 million, or 79 cents, earned in the same period a year ago. Net sales increased 2.3 percent...(5/23/2013)