NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, said it is encouraged by the announcement from Visa and MasterCard that the companies will “pause” plans to implement a special Merchant Category Code (MCC) specific to purchases at firearm retailers with their credit cards. (Read More)
Thor Industries, Inc. saw consolidated net sales fall 39.4 percent to $2.35 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. North American Towable RV net sales were down 58.2 percent for Q2 while North American Motorized RV net sales decreased 24.4 percent and European RV net sales decreased 10.6 percent for the period. (Read More)
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Klim recalled its backcountry probes due to a severe injury or death risk. (Read More)
Tractor Supply Company extended President and CEO Hal Lawton's employment contract and key transitions on its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors elected long-standing member Edna Morris as Chairman of the Board. (Read More)
Retail's Big Show is expanding to the Asia Pacific in 2024 with its annual conference and exhibition. Organizers expect it will draw thousands of retailers and business partners from across the region. (Read More)
GolfTec reported it opened 25 training centers in 2022, including seven new centers in the fourth quarter. GolfTec’s global footprint includes 243 locations worldwide. (Read More)
— Sponsored Content From Aetrex — Aetrex, Inc. was named a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree for the second year in a row as the company debuts the honorable mention technology—Albert 3DFit and Foot.com Data Portal—at this year's CES show to be held January 5-8 in Las Vegas. (Read More)
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, SGB Media will not be publishing the SGB Media newsletters on Friday, July 3, including SGB Morning Update, SGB Executive and SGB Evening Update. We will resume our regular publishing schedule on Monday, July 6. (Read More)
Posts loss in the second quarter as net sales decrease 9.2 percent to $188 million and comparable store sales decrease 11.7 percent in the period. (Read More)
According to data from SSI Data, the internet delivered 16.5 percent of active lifestyle product sales generated in the calendar second quarter of 2017, up from 15.8 percent in Q2 2016. (Read More)
Fashion Running Drives Most Growth in 13-Week Period Ended July 29 (Read More)
We stand with our French brothers and sisters... (Read More)
After two years of data compilation and product development, The SportsOneSource Group today announced the launch of a new data reporting platform focused on the cycling retail market. The new platform, SSI Bike Data, aggregates weekly point-of-sale data (Read More)
DSW Inc. is opening 22 new stores this fall. The DSW store locations will be nationwide, including the opening of six stores in new markets... (Read More)
Cabela’s Incorporated has appointed former Molson Coors chief executive Peter S. Swinburn to its Board of Directors... (Read More)
Dillard’s Inc. reported that footwear was a standout performer in its fiscal second quarter, but profits were hurt by declining margins and weak comp store sales gains... (Read More)
Kohl’s Corporation reported Thursday that fiscal second quarter comparable store sales inched up just 0.1 percent for the 13-week period ended August 1, compared to a decline of 1.3 percent in the year-ago quarter. Reported net income fell 44 percen (Read More)
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported that total revenue rose 7.4 percent to approximately US$4.25 billion for the fiscal first half period ended June 30. Sandals sales rose 5.4 percent and athletic shoes grew 4.4 percent while casual shoes fell (Read More)
Macy’s, Inc. unveiled a number of key initiatives Wednesday to boost sales growth after reporting a miss on its fiscal second quarter results and lowering estimates for the year... (Read More)
Bebe Stores, Inc. is launching a new “athleisure” footwear line at Macy's designed with exclusive licensing partner ZiGi New York, LLC... (Read More)