Worldwide organic cotton production dropped 8% from last year, according to the most recent findings from Textile Exchange, a drop that is much less dramatic than the staggering 37% drop in 2010-11. This year’s findings indicate that the organic cotton market is beginning to stabilize after a wild ride of extreme growth from 2006-2010 and Read more >>
OtterBox announced the acquisition of TreeFrog Developments Inc., DBA LifeProof. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Diego, LifeProof is a maker of protective cases and complementary accessories for smartphones and tablets. During the next 30 days, OtterBox will begin incorporating the LifeProof brand into the OtterBox family. More information about product availability and alignment Read more >>
Icebreaker announced it will open its first TouchLab store in Chicago. This is the company’s first Midwestern location and its 10 North American retail store. The new 2,225-square-foot concept store will open downtown in October 2013 at 44 East Walton Street in Chicago’s popular Gold Coast/Magnificent Mile shopping area, just off Michigan Avenue. Icebreaker will Read more >>
Officials from Nikwax North America announced a new customer service hire and a newly created inside sales specialist position. Aaron Langhorne has been promoted to the new sales position, and the company has hired Clint Hensley in customer service. As Nikwax’s Inside Sales Specialist, Langhorne will be responsible for working with a multitude of Nikwax Read more >>
According to the folks at tentmaker NEMO Equipment, there isn’t currently an easy way to compare the livable space between tents without setting them up side by side, a difficult thing to do in many retail stores and certainly when shopping online. NEMO wanted to help tent shoppers understand differences between tents, and ultimately, choose Read more >>
