Dearfoams announced the launch of its Comfort & Joy Pin-to-Win Sweepstakes, a celebration of all things that bring consumers comfort and joy during the holidays. Eligible entrants can win a number of prizes, including a vacation for two to Aspen…
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The Dick’s SG Foundation Launches #HolidayHoops Campaign
In the spirit of giving a “Gift That Matters” this holiday season, The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation is celebrating #GivingTuesday by launching its #HolidayHoops campaign. During a surprise appearance by Cavaliers star Kevin Love at a Cleveland el
Pentland Brands Appoints Chairman and CEO
Pentland Group, the parent of Berghaus, Speedo, Ellesse and other sports and fashion brands, said Andy Rubin will be promoted to the newly created role of chairman of its brand management division, Pentland Brands. Andy Long, currently COO of Pentland Br
National Shoe Travelers (NST) Donates $1M to Two Ten Footwear Foundation
Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the footwear industry's national charitable foundation – and its strategic partner, National Shoe Travelers (NST) jointly announced the formation of a new annual higher education scholarship fund…
Revo Appoints VP of Sales
B. Robinson Optical announced that Les Rookstool will be joining the company as vice president of sales for its Revo sunglasses division. He was most recently at Safilo, where he was most recently the director of sales, sport division…
Report: Brown Shoe Looking to Acquire Stuart Weitzman
Brown Shoe Company Inc and Coach Inc. are both exploring an acquisition of Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC, the women's designer footwear company, according to the Financial Times…
Callaway Golf CFO to Retire in 2015
Callaway Golf Company reported that Bradley J. Holiday, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, has announced his plans to retire in 2015…
Boot Barn’s Q3 Comps Expand 7.3 Percent
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. reported earnings of $944,000, or 5 cents a share, rebounding from a loss of $1.4 million, or 7 cents a year earlier. Same store sales, which include e-commerce sales, increased 7.3 percent…
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open Fifth Store in Arizona
Sportsman's Warehouse is opening a store in Show Low, AZ in the summer of 2015. The Show Low store will be the fifth Sportsman's Warehouse location in Arizona and the eighth store announced for 2015…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Adds Board Members
Two Ten Footwear Foundation's board of directors elected two new members – Beth Cross, co-founder and president, CEO of Ariat International and David Sharp, chief executive officer of Rocky Brands, Inc…
Shoe Carnival’s Q3 Exceeds Guidance
Shoe Carnival Inc. exceeded its net sales, comp store sales and earnings guidance in the third quarter thanks to strong sales of fashion boots, the roll out of national advertising, the addition of new brands in its women's department, and an upgrade
Vans EMEA Appoints New VP of Marketing
Vans appointed Neil Schambra Stevens to the position of vice president of marketing for Vans EMEA. He replaces Jeremy De Maillard, who was previously named president of marketing EMEA for The North Face…
NRF Sees Steep Decline in Black Friday Weekend Sales
Early holiday promotions, the continued growth of online shopping, and an improving economy changed the way millions of people approached the biggest shopping weekend of the year, according the National Retailer Federation. Overall shopper traffic from Th
Boots Drive Shoe Carnival’s Q3
Shoe Carnival reported third quarter earnings were flat in the third quarter at $10.8 million, or 54 cents a share, exceeding its guidance calling for 45 to 51 cents a share. While store opening costs held back profit gains, the performance was aided by t
Chilly Weather Boosts Black Friday Weekend
Apparently helped by a timely cold snap in many parts of the country that propped up sales of outerwear, fleece, boots and other winter categories, many sporting goods and outdoor chains appeared to have faired well or at least held their own amid a chall
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