The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010 increased 5.1% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 28, 2009…
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Stein Mart Sales and Comps Plunge in February
Off-price fashion merchandiser Stein Mart, Inc. said sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 27 declined 11.4% on a 9.3% decline in comp store sales…
Winter Weather Cut into February Apparel Sales
After January's increase of 0.6%, U.S. apparel sales fell 1.8% in February 2010 on a year-over-year basis as severe winter weather depressed sales in many areas of the country, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse. Overall online sale
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
All3Sports Partners with Ironman Champ Craig Alexander
Atlanta-based triathalon and cycling shop all3sports.comhas partnered with two-time Ironman World Champion, Craig Alexander as part of new ownership's greater emphasis on supporting world-class athletes…
KEEN Renews Partnership with The Conservation Alliance
KEEN, Inc. renewed a partnership with The Conservation Alliance that has played a key role in the growth and evolution of the Alliance over the past five years. Through its Hybrid.Care program, KEEN will cover a significant percentage of the organization&
OIWC to Hold 20 Regional Events in 2010
The OIWC, which is dedicated to helping women in the outdoor industry advance their careers, is hosting almost 20 regional events in 2010 with a focus on six regions that are home to a concentration of outdoor companies. The first event will occur in Burl
Heelys Fills Positions to Support 2010 Business Plan
Heelys has promoted two staffers and hired another to support their 2010 business plan, which includes revitaling its brand, making new products a priority and improving partnerships with retailers, marketers, licensers and the media…
Reebok Sued Over ‘Finish Strong’ T-shirts
Finish Strong LLC has sued Reebok International LLC for trademark infringement for manufacturing and selling a T-shirt using the “Finish Strong” slogan adopted by Saints Quarterback Drew Brees in the team's run up to this year's Super Bowl victo
The Bike Cooperative Embraces Shopatron
The Bike Cooperative has partnered with Shopatron, Inc. to expand online sales opportunities for the cooperative’s member retailers and supplier partners, while driving more of the cycling industry to Shopatron’s e-commerce platform…
Outdoor Research Adds Rep in Southwest
Outdoor Research announced the addition of Jerry and Lois Horton to their U.S. sales representative team. The Horton Company, based outside Austin, Texas, will cover the South Central territory, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas and Arkans
San Diego Climbing Center to Open in May
Mesa Rim Climbing and Fitness Center, Inc., which features 52-foot pinnacles and 30,000 square feet of climbing surface, set Saturday, May 22 as the grand opening for its new San Diego indoor climbing facility…
Cushe Hires Sol Adventures to Spearhead Sales in West
Footwear brand Cushe said Demian Kloer and his agency, Sol Adventures, will lead Western sales territories for the brand. Kloer joins the team with deep history in the outdoor and fashion space and will be leading Central and Southern California sales, as
EU and Vietnam to Launch Free Trade Talks
The European Union and Vietnam have agreed to launch bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations following a meeting between EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung in Hanoi today…
Oakley Grew at Double Digit Rates in 2009
Premium sunglass brand Oakley continued to grow at double digit rates in 2009, according to Italy's Luxottica Group, S.p.A., which reported sales declined 6.4% in the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009. The company said Oakley, which it acquired in 2007, wi
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