Macy’s, Inc. said November sales failed to meet expectations due to unseasonably warm weather and timing of a friends and family sale, despite strong traffic on Black Friday. Total sales fell 6.3% to $2.18 billion for the four weeks ended Nov. 28, 2
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Gore Kicks Off Online Community with Photo Contest
W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) launched a new online community for the GORE-TEX brand at MyExperienceMore.com with a photo contest. Finalists, who will be determined by their peers, will be eligible for a grand prize of up to $10,000 towards planning his/h
Duty Relief on Some Outdoor Footwear Could Expire
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has confirmed that the Senate will not pass its miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) before adjourning for the holiday recess. However, the trade organization is confident Congress will extend duty relief that reduces tariffs
Senate Won’t Address Duty Relief Before Holiday Recess
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has confirmed that the Senate will not pass its miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) before adjourning for the holiday recess. However, the trade organization is confident Congress will extend duty relief on some types of out
Timberland Continues Sundance Sponsorship
The Timberland Company will again provide official jackets and footwear to movers and shakers at the Sundance Film Festival next month. Timberland said it renwed its role as an official haberdasher for Festival filmmakers and the programming team…
Kelty Starts Selling Direct at Revamped Website
Kelty threw the switch on its redesigned website www.Kelty.com, which will allow consumers to buy directly from the brand for the first time. The site will give outdoor enthusiasts the ability to purchase equipment directly from a selection of five other
QBP to Design Commuter Shop for Minneapolis Bike Co-Op
The Hub Bicycle Co-Op in Minneapolis has contracted the QBP ReTale Program to design a bike-commuter store in the new University of Minnesota (U of M) Bike Center. The U of M Bike Center is one of six federally funded bike and pedestrian improvement progr
Woolrich Names Men’s Merchandising Exec
Woolrich has named former TSA exec Keith Reichelderfer director of men’s merchandising. He will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all men’s products.
Fly Fishing Retailer Attendees Invited to Join OR
In an open letter, Kenji Haroutunian officially invited members of the fly fishing industry to join Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in 2010, when ORSM will absorb the FlyFishing Retailer show. Haroutunian, who manges both shows for Nielsen Business Media,
Rab Adds Reps in West
Rab has hired Redline Sports Group, LLC to represent its line of mountaineering clothing and equipment in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah. Ed and Tannis Sampson are representing the CA, Nevada and Arizona territory for Rab…
REI Debuts TV Ads on YouTube
Recreational Equipment Corp. has debuted its two, first-ever television commercials on Youtube.com. The retailer will run the 30-second spots during the current holiday season in undisclosed markets…
DSW Doubles Earnings, Comps up 8.7%
DSW Inc. doubled its earnings per diluted share in the quarter ended Oct. 31 on the strength of 8.7% comp store sales gains. The company reported net income doubled to $26.6 million on net sales of $444.6 million, up 13.5% from the the quarter ended Oct.
European Footwear Importers Encouraged by EC Vote
As expected, the European Commission Anti-Dumping Advisory Committee voted 15 to 10 against renewing anti-dumping duties on leather footwear from China and Vietnam. The vote gave hope for global footwear brands that will be lobbying intensely in coming we
Nike Appoints UW Provost to Board
NIKE, Inc. has appointed Phyllis M. Wise, Ph.D. to its board of directors. Wise, 64, is the EVP and Provost of the University of Washington, where she is also professor of physiology and biophysics, biology, and obstetrics and gynecology…
The Buckle Reports 9.8% Rise in Sales for Q3
The Buckle, Inc. reported net income rose 14.4% to $231.2 million on a revenue gain of 9.8% in the fiscal quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009. Comps sales for the 13-week period rose 4.3% at the chain, which focuses on selling jeans, graphic tees and other fashio
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