Quiksilver Q3 Profits Exceed Guidance
Quiksilver, Inc.'s pro-forma consolidated income from continuing operations for the third quarter nearly tripled as strong gross margin improvement offset a 12% decline in revenues. Net revenues in the Americas decreased 9%…
Cotton Prices Rise to 15-year Peak
Cotton futures prices rose to their highest levels since 1995 on concern that supplies will fall short amid rising demand from Asia…
Brociety.com Folds, Sells Inventory to WhiskeyMilitia.com
Backcountry.com has folded its one-deal-at-a-time (ODAT)
site Brociety.com into its broader ODAT Site WhiskeyMilitia.com after concluding Brociety's niche focus on snowboarding gear was not drawing enough customers…
Under Armour Launches Women’s Online Campaign
Under Armour Inc. launched a new online marketing campaign targeting female athletes. The digital marketing campaign consists of multiple 60-second and 30-second advertisements featuring Olympic gold medalist downhill skier Lindsey Vonn, soccer player Lau
Genesco’s Comps Increase 3% in Second Quarter
Genesco Inc. said that excluding nonrecurring items in both periods, it showed a loss from continuing operations of $500,000, or 2 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter versus a loss of $400,000, or 2 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 9% to $36
Nike Revives Pro Combat Uniforms for Storied Programs
Nike has released the company's Pro Combat uniforms in new designs for ten elite college programs that reflect the teams’ traditions, character and culture…
Darn Tough Vermont Names Government Sales Director
Darn Tough Vermont named Shannon McKenna director of government sales. McKenna’s hire will grow the company’s focus on, and commitment to, outfitting the U.S. Military with its premium, made-in-Vermont tactical socks…
Edwin Watts Relocates AL Retail Store
Edwin Watts Golf Shops relocated and expanded its golf retail facility previously located in the Vestavia Hills section of Birmingham, AL. ..
Umbro Extends Sponsorship of English Football Association
Umbro, owned by Nike Inc., has extended its sponsorship deal with the English Football Association until 2018…
Bon-Ton To Close Retail Store in Ohio
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. will be closing its 191,000 square foot Elder-Beerman store in the Centerville Place in Centerville, Ohio. The closing will impact approximately 65 associates. The location is scheduled to close by late January 2011…
Adidas Collaborates with Maple Lake Ltd. to Maximize Merchandising
Adidas has signed an agreement with Maple Lake Ltd. to implement QuickAssortment, a comprehensive corporate merchandise and assortment planning application for adidas’ global retail operations. Value and terms of the agreement were not disclosed…
Skechers Signs Licensing Deal with Olivet
Skechers USA, Inc. signed a licensing agreement with Olivet International for Skechers-branded luggage and travel accessories for men, women and kids…
Brian Atwood to Launch Footwear Collection
Brian Atwood entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Jones Apparel Group, Inc. The designer will collaborate with Jones to create, produce, market and distribute B Brian Atwood, a new footwear and accessory line…
Nikwax North America Hires Tech Reps
Nikwax North America hired Kelsey Hulse to the newly created position of technical field service representative, effective immediately…
Greg Norman to Launch Exclusive Collection at Macy’s
Macy's will be be partnering with Tasso Elba to design the Greg Norman for Tasso Elba golf collection. The line will launch in January 2011…
