Kids Foot Locker Introduces Glow-in-the-Dark Shoes
Kids Foot Locker is offering a variety of glow-in-the-dark footwear aimed at the Halloween holiday. Items include the Nike Air Max 95 in several “glow” colors. Converse All Star Hi Glow are available in pink or green..
Amer Sports Appoints President of Apparel
In line with Amer Sports' new strategic priorities where the Group is targeting faster growth in softgoods and focusing on consumer-centric product creation, Amer Sports has appointed Andy Towne president of apparel, starting on Oct. 11, 2010. Jean-M
Costco Sales Rise 8% in Q4; Fiscal Year Up 9%
Costco said net sales for the company's fourth fiscal quarter ended Aug. 29, 2010, were $23.59 billion, an increase of 8% from $21.89 billion in the prior year quarter…
Jansport Founder Featured in Film
The Skip Yowell Story documentary was chosen as one of the films screening in the 7th Annual Bend Film Festival, Oct. 7-10. The documentary has also been chosen to receive the John Muir Film Award for best short film at the 2010 Yosemite Film Festival, Oc
SUFFER to Become Fully Reporting Bulletin Board Company
SUFFER Apparel, the MMA brand, announced the company has begun the process to become a fully reporting Bulletin Board Company…
RILA Applauds DOJ Action Against Credit Card Practices
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded the U.S. Department of Justice's move to reach a settlement with Visa and MasterCard and open a case against American Express regarding networks' anti-competitive practices…
Overland Appoints National Sales Manager
Overland Equipment has named Tony Klisura to the newly formed position of National Sales Manager…
Amazon Acquires European Online Retailer
Amazon, the parent of Zappos, recently acquired BuyVIP, a members-only retail club serving Europe, according to the Wall Street Journal…
Belk Launches New Corporate Identity -Modern. Southern. Style
Belk is introducing a new logo and look as part of a $70 million branding and marketing campaign. The updated corporate identity includes a new corporate logo and tagline: Modern. Southern. Style. The new logo and tagline represent the first significant
Under Armour Reiterates Goal to Become Number Two
With its launch of basketball shoes coming on Oct. 23, Under Armour Chief Executive Officer Kevin Plank in an interview with Bloomberg reiterated the company's near-term goal of becoming the number two athletic company behind Nike over the next few y
Outdoor Women’s Coalition Appoints Directors
The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition has appointed eight volunteers to its board of directors. The new board members are: Larry Harrison, Lu Setnicka, Julia Clark Day, Michele Thomas, Heather Eusebio, Sara Lingafelter, Sarah Harper Burke and Amy
Eddie Bauer and Airstream Team Up
American brands Eddie Bauer and Airstream have teamed up to build a special edition travel trailer, the Eddie Bauer Edition Airstream, and to develop premium co-branded items for 2011…
Divots Sportswear Acquires Sope Creek
Divots Sportswear, the golf apparel company, has acquired Atlanta-based resort wear company Sope Creek, according to Divots President Bob Friedman. Terms were not disclosed…
Retailers Looking Stronger After Solid Fiscal Q2
The retail fiscal second quarter saw consolidated results surge across the board against a year-ago period when retailers were forced to promote heavily to flush out overstocked inventories…
JJB Narrows H1 Loss; Promotions Curb Sales Growth
UK-based sporting goods retailer JJB Sports saw a first-half loss of £24.6 million ($37.6 mm), narrowing last year’s loss of £41.9 million ($56 mm) in the prior-year term…
