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…
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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…
Reebok Partners with UFC
Reebok announced a groundbreaking partnership with UFC, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization. Under the long-term deal, Reebok will become the exclusive authentic global outfitter of UFC, creating for the first time ever UFC ‘Fi
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…
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
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
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
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
Famous Footwear’s Q3 Boosted by Canvas Strength
Helped by a better-than-expected performance by its Wholesale segment and healthy back-to-school selling at Famous Footwear, Brown Shoe Inc. reported third-quarter earnings rose 21.2 percent to $33.1 million, or 75 cents a share.Results topped Wall Street
L Capital Asia Invests in Seafolly
Seafolly, one of Australia’s top swimwear brands, has agreed to sell controlling interest to L Capital Asia, the Asian private equity fund sponsored by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A. (LVMH) for…
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…
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
PGA Tour Superstore Opens in Orlando
PGA Tour Superstore on Dec. 6 will open its first interactive Orlando retail store. The 50,000 square foot store, located at 7603 Turkey Lake Road near the intersection of West Sand Lake Road in Bayhill Plaza, is the PGA Tour Superstore’s 21st locat
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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