Forest Service Catalogs Benefits from Recreation Use
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a report showing the economic importance of America's National Forests and Grasslands to rural communities across the country…
Container Imports Expected to Taper at Summer’s End
Currently, retail sales continue to surge, affording a higher rate of import cargo volume to parallel the demand of the American consumers…
Adidas Sells Almost One Million Jerseys of Spanish Soccer Team
Adidas AG indicated it sold almost one million replica jerseys of the Spanish national team, which won the World Cup on Sunday…
OGIO Signs Italian Distributor
OGIO International announced the addition of Action to Sport (A2S) as the exclusive distributor of packs, motor sports and specialty action sports gear in Italy…
Randy Ruch Retires from Schuykill Valley Sports
Randy Ruch, founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Schuykill Valley Sports, retired July 1, 2010 after thirty-nine years in the sporting goods industry. Ruch opened his first store in Audubon, PA in August 1971. The company now operates eighteen store
Under Armour’s President David McCreight Resigns
Under Armour, Inc. announced that David McCreight is resigning as president of the Company, effective August 20, 2010. Kevin Plank, chief executive officer, chairman and former president of the company, will assume the duties of president, including manag
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…
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%…
