Most Eddie Bauer stores to stay open Jun 19, 2009
We have made good progress on our turnaround strategy of returning Eddie Bauer to its heritage as an active outdoor brand and have exciting new product launches on the way to market, including First Ascent, our return to expedition-grade outerwear and gear. Unfortunately, a crushing debt burden placed on the company from the Spiegel reorganization in 2005, combined with the severe, prolonged recession, have left us with no choice but to use this process to reduce the debt load on the business. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Video: Groundbreaking Production Shows Everest as Never Before Through the Eyes of Legendary Mountaineers May 7, 2009
Viesturs, Whittaker and Hahn are part of Eddie Bauer's guide team launching the new First Ascent line of mountaineering outerwear and gear. The new blog chronicles their story through daily video dispatches, firsthand commentaries and stunning photography. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Teacher on leave to pedal from California to Florida Feb 27, 2009
She will bring a range of outerwear, but she said after we go through Texas most of us will probably mail our cold weather gear home wo we don t have to tote it along. She will bring one luxury item, her EeePC that weighs three pounds. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Columbia Sportswear profit falls 59% in Q4 Feb 8, 2009
This summer, Columbia will begin selling its clothing, outerwear and other gear online. But the company will have to spread the word on a smaller budget. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Grants awarded to community organizations Mar 28, 2008
North Iowa Area Community Action Organization/Head Start for Adopt a Child Winter Outerwear program. City of Rockford for Wyatt Park shower and museum roof repair. (Charles City Press, IO)
eBay Census Data Crowns Belle River, Ontario the "eBaying-est" Community in Canada Mar 27, 2008
To brave the elements, we spent more than $45,000 a day on eBay buying outerwear such as coats and jackets. We also fed our national hockey obsession, collectively buying and selling more than $7 million dollars worth of NHL rookie cards on eBay last year. (Canada Newswire)
Sculpture exhibit showcases art, inscrutability Mar 3, 2008
The analysis I had begun to read into the haphazard collection of London Fog-brand outerwear a comment on domesticity, or something did not differ in any substantial way from my reaction to the other works, and I felt myself crusading to project meaning onto trash. These sculptures seem to operate under the assumption that, upon mystification, a viewer will automatically defer to the sculptor and trust that he or she is in fact onto something. (Yale Herald, CT)
Go below at Kartchner Caverns Feb 2, 2008
Tips: Leave sweaters and other outerwear in the car ... If you wear a jacket or sweater, you'll take it off shortly after entering the cave and then be asked to roll the outerwear in such a way so as not to brush against walls. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Best of the New: Shopping Jan 27, 2008
Novel fabrics and bold colors update wardrobe staples like jeans, sporty outerwear, and soft knits, with fashion detailing in the women's offerings, such as balloon hems and red patent-leather ballet flats. Martin + Osa, Natick Collection, 508-655-2502. (Boston Globe)
Warming Trends Jan 1, 2008
Claim: An outerwear fabric developed by The North Face, designed to be a softer, stretchy alternative to a hard shell ... Two winters ago there was a 20% plunge in sales of outerwear, according to Marshal Cohen, a chief analyst at research firm NPD, and this year the firm is expecting a 4% drop. (SmartMoney)
Learning to become an outdoors family Dec 6, 2007
"We carry a lot of parent-owned, kid-specific companies like Outside Babies and Mountain Sprouts, where all they do is kid's outerwear," said Harris. "We do have bigger brand names, and we're going to be renting kids cross-country skis and snowshoes, along with a Wilderness Engineering 'Hinder Shuttle.' ". (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Winter studs Nov 2, 2007
Other ways to keep toes warm while riding include putting a thick hat under your helmet and using outerwear made with a wind-stopping material. While these efforts don't cover the feet, they do keep your core warm, which allows more blood to flow to the extremities. (Anchorage Daily News)
Planning readies families for emergencies Oct 31, 2007
Pack blankets, rain gear and outerwear in case of bad weather. Prescription medicine. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
• REI Joins EMS, Cabela's, Orvis, L.L. Bean ... Oct 22, 2007
"Our assortment of outerwear, tents, sleeping bags and packs will lean more to the Eastern experience," said Will Manzer, president and chief executive of EMS, which is based in Peterborough, N.H.. In another move, Eastern Mountain Sports plans to open its first "new format" store in Connecticut next spring. (FOX61, CT)
Timberland PRO's Valor Series Addresses Unique Needs Of Public Safety Professionals Oct 13, 2007
Timberland PRO will unveil the Valor series at the 2007 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and beginning next month, it will be available through an exclusive distribution partnership with Spiewak, a leading supplier of uniforms and outerwear for the public safety sector. "Public safety professionals and first responders spend long hours on foot and often work in challenging conditions," said Bob McCarthy, senior product manager for Timberland PRO. "After spending some time... (PR Newswire)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Local and statewide artists, craftsman, photographers, fiber and clay artists display Native artwork, antler carvings, botanical syrups, fleece outerwear, pottery tableware, etched glassware, jewelry, iron work, original artwork and collectors editions, handmade soap, head-to-toe fur, Native Alaskan dolls, Christmas ornaments, candles, packaged salmon and specialty foods, metal sculptures, handcrafted wood boxes, stained glass and more. Plenty of free parking. (Anchorage Daily News)
Trail trekkers rewarded with stunning vistas Sep 23, 2007
Bikers shed their outerwear as temperatures rise and elevation drops. Though the ride is mostly a gentle decline, after a small rise immediately out. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
FGL Announces Record Second Quarter Results and Initiation of Dividend Sep 5, 2007
Gross margin improvements were seen in most categories, in particular team sports, hockey, camping and inline hardgoods lines, athletic and licensed clothing and outerwear. Expenses. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Phat Fashions CEO Simmons steps down Aug 27, 2007
In conjunction with the news of Simmons' departure, Phat Fashions on Thursday announced a partnership with New York City-based to design and market sportswear and outerwear collections under the Phat Farm and XV brand names. Bernt Ullmann, president of Phat Fashions, said Long Street currently produces Baby Phat and Phat Farm swimwear and Phat Farm big-and-tall sportswear under a licensing agreement with Phat Fashions. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Moving 'Mountain' Aug 3, 2007
A larger selection of outdoor apparel and gear will also be available, including EMS proprietary products, such as its outerwear layering system SYNC; Techwick, its versatile, moisture management base layer; and the recently launched EMS Workhorse Pack series for men and women. Like all other EMS stores, the new Portsmouth location will include "Foot Gurus" sales associates specially trained to analyze feet and custom-fit athletic footwear. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Business casual-ty: Have office dress-down policies gone a little too far? Jul 5, 2007
His store is an exclusive retailer of the Patagonia clothing brand, selling outerwear such as running, swimming, climbing and hiking garb. Richards sees a lot of men looking for alternatives to the ubiquitous khaki pants and Polo shirts for business casual workplaces. (MSNBC -- Business)
Nickelodeon Launches Three New Merchandising Programs at Licensing 2007 International Show Spanning Live-Action, Animated and Virtual Worlds Jun 20, 2007
-- Rubies Costumes will produce a new line of pet costumes and accessories including characters from The Backyardigans, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Blue's Clues -- Skechers has signed on to create a footwear line tied to Dora the Explorer -- Take Two will create both handheld and console video games based on a range of Nick Jr. programming -- Sport Obermeyer will be launching a line of Obermeyer branded ski outerwear featuring both Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Itch' the season for poison ivy Jun 16, 2007
This is mostly true of outerwear such as jackets, hats and gloves that don't normally need cleaning after each use. My own experience includes beach towels and picnic blankets. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Jim Fifield, Former EMI Chief Executive Officer, May Bid for Music Company May 27, 2007
He quit as the maker of camping gear and outerwear called off plans to be sold to Fifield and an affiliate of merchant bank Leonard Green & Partners LP.. Warner Music Efforts. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Attacked by a grizzly May 13, 2007
Hikers on the trail were tossing down energy bars, water and more outerwear. A ranger was talking on the radio. (Montana Standard, MT)
OSWEGO ROTARY RECOGNIZED BY USA WEEKEND FOR EFFORTS IN ‘MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY' Apr 14, 2007
Oswego: collected outerwear for needy children which was distributed on a needs basis by the Salvation Army. Oswego Sunrise: in cooperation with the Oswego Rotary Club, distributed thesauruses to elementary students in the City of Oswego School District, Trinity Catholic and Oswego Community Christian School. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Follow along all day Apr 6, 2007
The is showing Tiger Woods on the driving range, where his most important task might be finding the right outerwear. It's 46 degrees at the moment, though they say the sun is peeking out. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nothing's normal in astounding park Mar 12, 2007
From time to time, through the windows and the rain, we spot more icebergs, bigger now, and those of us with the proper outerwear tentatively move onto the deck, take our pictures while protecting cameras from the rain as best we can, then step back inside. "The water," Petri says into her microphone, "starts out gray, and as it moves the sediment dissolves and settles. That's why these lakes--Lago Nordenskjold and Lago Pehoe--are bluer. They still contain sediments, but they've settled ... ". (Chicago Tribune)
Pilgrimage: The Duke Experience Mar 3, 2007
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Columbia Sportswear Company Announces Winner of North American Winter Talent Search Mar 2, 2007
I'm excited that I'll be wearing high performance Titanium outerwear too ... As one of the largest outerwear manufacturers in the world and a leading seller of skiwear in the United States, the Company has developed an international reputation for quality, performance, functionality and value. (Primezone Releases)
Protesters try to check Burberry Feb 15, 2007
Its world-famous trenchcoats and other outerwear are still made on British soil. The Financial Times Limited 2007. (Financial Times)
Dear Readers, Feb 10, 2007
There s a lot of hard-noses out there who think school should not be called off just because it s cold but have they seen what these kids wear for winter outerwear. They wear hooded sweatshirts, I mean, hoodies and they cross their arms and freeze all for the sake of being cool. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
A gloomy forecast for Sunny's Feb 6, 2007
Today, Sunny's sells camping, boating and other sports equipment in addition to clothing and outerwear. The company's main competitors are national outdoor retail chains, such as REI and Dick's Sporting Goods, and regional chains like Hudson Trail Outfitters, according to court documents. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Arctic Cold To Linger In Minnesota Through Weekend Feb 3, 2007
On Friday, she also wore plenty of outerwear, including a fleece-lined hat with ear flaps. "I'm just toasty and the sun feels great," said Hipp, 60, as her border collie scampered ahead and pawed at the snow. (WCCO.com, MN)
Unusual musicians stress spontaneity and surroundings Jan 19, 2007
One audience member, Angus Guberman, 33, a filmmaker and waiter at a Buckhead restaurant, sported waterproof outerwear and a floppy rain hat. He's attended several Near-Inaccessible shows and learned about this one from the terse e-mail just time and place that Parks sent at 11 p.m. the night before. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
