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…
Author: Charlie Lunan
Stein Mart’s Weak Comps Can’t Compensate for Fewer Stores
Stein Mart, Inc. reported sales for the five weeks ended July 3 declined 1.5% despite a 0.6% increase in comp store sales during the June reporting period. The discount department store said its year-to-date sales are now off 5.0% on a 3.1% comps decline.
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
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…
Tariff Bill Would Provide Less Duty Relief for Outdoor Footwear
Outdoor footwear retailers and vendors got mixed news Thursday when the House Ways & Means Committee posted a Miscellaneous Tariff Bill that would restore duty relief on trail runners and other outdoor products retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010, but at higher r
Chariot Carriers Hires Hill and Knowlton
Chariot Carriers selected Hill & Knowlton as its North American public relations agency of record. Chariot Carriers is a Calgary-based creator and manufacturer of multi-functional child carrier products dedicated exclusively to outdoor child transportatio
Zumiez Comps up 10.9% in June
Zumiez Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 10.9% for the five-weeks ended July 3, versus a comparable store sales decrease of 19.3% in the year ago period…
Jack Wolfskin Joins Fair Wear Foundation
The German outdoor brand Jack Wolfskin, Swiss outdoor retailer Transa and Bierbaum-Proenen, a leading German producer of workwear and professional clothing joined the Fair Wear Foundation…
Congress Could Move on MTB After July Break
A Miscellaneous Tariff Bill may finally start moving in the U.S. House of Representatives after the July 4 break, according to a report in World Trade/Interactive, a newsletter published by the law firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg P.A…
Nikwax Names Chinese Distributor
Nikwax will distribute its products in China through Beijing Travel Mouse Outdoor Company (BTMOC). BTMOC is led by entrepreneur Zhang Heng, the founder of China’s premier outdoor specialty chain known as Sanfo. Nikwax’s first appearance in the
Salomon Recalls Some Touring Boots
Salomon has voluntarily recalled ski boot sole pads with steel inserts and all terrain ski boots that use them due to a fall hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Vail Resorts Launches CSR Website
Vail Resorts launched the Vail Resorts Echo web site, VailResortsEcho.com, to better educate and engage guests and employees about the company's comprehensive sustainability efforts…
Conservation Alliance Adds Newest Member
The Conservation Alliance had admitted TEAM IOG as its newest member. IOG is a virtual partnership-marketing agency that is deeply rooted in the outdoor lifestyle…
Ocean Minded Releases Sustainability Report
Ocean Minded released its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report today summarizing the company’s efforts from 2009 – 2010…
Granite Gear Names Alaska Rep
Granite Gear Sales Manager Dave Johnson announced today that Treeline Sales will be representing Granite Gear in Alaska, effective July 1…
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