Yue Yuen’s December Sales Rise 0.7%
Hong Kong-listed Yue Yuen Industrial said its operating revenue rose 0.7% year in December to U.S.$469.2 million…
Top-Ranked ATP Doubles Team Signs with K-Swiss
K-Swiss has signed Bob and Mike Bryan to its 2010 tennis
roster. Previously with Adidas, the brothers are currently the top-ranked team on the ATP World Doubles Tour…
CEOs Join NSGA Conf. Panel
An esteemed panel of industry CEOs will be on hand to join the discussion on future business outlooks when the NSGA Management Conference and Team Dealer Summit convene at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, FL on May 2-5…
Cherokee Inc. Reaches Swimwear Agreement with Blue By Yoo
In an agreement, Blue By Yoo, garment manufacturer and packager based in Santa Fe Springs, CA, said it will create women’s, junior’s and girl’s swimwear for Cherokee’s Sideout brand…
U.S. Supreme Court Hears NFL Licensing Case
The National Football League this week will hear arguments over the league’s exclusive agreement with Adidas’ Reebok subsidiary to sell hats, jerseys and other apparel with team logos. Lawyers for the pro football owners will ask the justices
LaCrosse Footwear Sees 21% Q4 Revenue Hike
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. expects fourth-quarter sales to jump 21% to $42.5 million, driven by strong gains in its work and outdoor segments. For the full year, sales are expected to rise 9% to $139.2 million. The company, which also owns the Danner boot br
EOG Updates Leadership for Sustainability Group
Cortney McDermott, corporate social responsibility and sustainability manager for The North Face in EMEA, has been re-elected chair of the steering group for the Sustainability Group of the European Outdoor Group. Managers from Petzl and Salomon have been
OR Sees Winter Market Buyer Count Ahead of Last Year
Outdoor Retailer said that buyer registration and store representation for 2010 Winter Market is tracking ahead of this time last year…
SIA: Snow Sport Sales Roughly Even From August Through November
Overall, snow sports sales from August to November were about even with August to November sales last season but equipment sales slowed significantly, according to the SIA Retail Audit. Early indications for December are very positive in the snow sports m
Tourism Spending Fell 10% in Utah in 2009
Tourism spending in Utah declined 10%, or by $700 million to $6.2 billion in 2009, according to a report released by the Governor's Office, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Despite a decline in ski visits, however, traffic to state and national parks
Woolrich Hires Product Development and Sourcing Director
Woolrich has named Gary Gifford the Director of Product Development and Sourcing. Gifford will report directly to Woolrich President Jim Griggs.
Dillard’s December Comps Decline 7%
Dillard's, Inc. reported total sales declined 8% in the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010, to $1 billion from $1.095 billion. Comps decreased 7%…
TJX Racks Up 21% Sales Gain in December
The TJX Companies, Inc. said sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010, rose 21% to $2.9 billion from the comparable period a year ago and 8% for the 48 weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010. The discounter upped its earnings guidance to 31% over fiscal 2009..
Target Reports Stronger than Expected December Sales
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2010 rose 5.0% to $9.74 billion compared to the five weeks ended Jan. 3, 2009. Dec. comparable-store sales increased 1.8%, compared to a 4.1% decline in the same period
Kohl’s Reports December Comps Up 4.7%; Topline Up 8.8% for Month
Kohl’s Corporation reported that total sales for the five-week month ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased 8.8% from the five-week month ended Jan. 3, 2009. On a comparable store basis, sales increased 4.7%…
