Alabama Outdoors Sold to Investor Group
Alabama Outdoors Inc. has been sold to SMAO LLC, an investment group led by Scott McCrory, who will now serve as president of Alabama Outdoors…
SmartWool Promotes Three
SmartWool Corporation said three internal candidates have been promoted to fill the newly created positions of general manager, international business; chief financial officer; and vice president,value chain…
Golfsmith Secures $90M Loan; Opening 14 Stores
Golfsmith completed an amendment and extension of its revolving credit facility with GE Antares Capital…
Scheels Hires Social Media Agency
Catchfire Media formally made public today their role as Scheels All Sports Inc.'s social media agency of record…
China Not Deemed Currency Manipulator by U.S. Treasury
A report sent to Congress by the U.S. Department of the Treasury concludes that China is not a currency manipulator, a designation that could have fueled calls in Conress to hit Chinese imports with punitive tariffs…
Stage Stores June Comps Dip 1.3%
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week June period ended July 3, 2010 increased 1.3% to $129 million from $128 million in the prior year five week period ended July 4, 2009. Comparable store sales decreased 1.2%…
Neve Sets Sites on Central Alps, Lifestyle Business
Boulder, CO-based Neve Designs named two public relations agencies as part of its plans to expand into the Central European Alps and grow its snowsports apparel line into the lifestyle and fashion segments in the United States…
NRF Releases Blueprint for Retailers to Leverage Mobile Technology
Nearly three-quarters of retailers are exploring mobile strategies, according to a recent Shop.org survey. However, 62% have either not yet begun or are only in the early stages of planning their mobile strategy. This alarming gap shows that many retaile
BJ’s Wholesale Jumps 7.9% in June Comps
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) today reported that sales for June 2010 increased by 7.9% to $1.08 billion, from $1.00 billion in June 2009…
Dillard’s Comp and Total Sales Up 2% in June
Dillard’s, Inc.'s merchandise sales increased 2% to $506.4 million for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, compared to $497.2 million reached during the five weeks ended July 4, 2009. Comp stores sales also rose 2% during the five-week period…
Kohl’s Posts 9.1% Comp Gain
Kohl's Corp reported sales for the five-week month ended July 3, 2010 increased 9.1% over the five-week month ended July 4, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 5.9%…
Cornell Gives Nike an Ultimatum to Resolve Honduran Labor Issues
Without “significant progress” toward the resolution of an ongoing labor dispute in Honduras, Cornell University said last week it will follow the University of Wisconsin at Madison's lead and end its licensing agreement with Nike by the close of the
Chip Coe Becomes Wolverine’s VP, Accessories
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Chip Coe as vice president – licensing and accessories. Coe was president and chief executive officer at Teko Socks and before that he was president and chief operating officer at Smartwool…
Altus Donates to Louisiana Clean-Up Effort
Altus Brands, LLC, the Northern Michigan-based manufacturer of Bughats, is extending a helping hand to the Louisiana coastline oil spill clean-up, by donating 1,000 of its hats to volunteers helping in the “Save Our Gulf” effort…
Sport-Haley Acquires Bette and Court Golf
Sport-Haley, Inc. has acquired Fantasi International, Inc., which produces the Bette & Court Golf and Swing women's golf and active lifestyle apparel brands…
