Virginia Tech updated results of its adult football helmet ratings, which are designed to identify key differences between the abilities of individual helmets to reduce the risk of concussion. All five of the new adult football helmets introduced this spr
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RECALL: Cabela’s Electronic Jerky Blaster
About 600 Electronic Jerky Blasters from Cabela's Inc. are being recalled. The battery charger adapter can overcharge causing the Electronic Jerky Blaster's battery and battery charger adapter to overheat…
National Footwear Cares Month Sets Benchmark for Industry Volunteerism
National Footwear Cares Month, the country’s first-ever industry-wide, month-long community service campaign, during April saw more than 6,500 employees from 100 footwear companies donate countless hours to dozens of national, regional and local non
Timberland Celebrates One Millionth Community Service Hour
Timberland's employees around the world celebrated the one millionth volunteer hour served. Timberland's commitment to corporate responsibility is rooted in community service; this milestone has been in the making since the brand launched its Pa
Columbia Sportswear Prana Acquisitions Receives Antitrust Approval
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that on May 12th the U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the required waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act) with respect to the company’s previous
Zappos Downtown Las Vegas Headquarters Certified LEED Gold
Zappos.com, Inc. has been awarded LEED Gold certification for New Construction and Major Renovation, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is also intern
J.C. Penney Posts Steep Loss in Q1
JC Penney Co. reported a loss of net loss of $352 million, or $1.15 a share, in the first quarter but it exceeded the $1.26 consensus expected by Wall Street. Same store sales increase 6.2 percent…
Dillard’s Q1 Net Dips Slightly
Dillard's Inc. reported first-quarter earnings slid to $111.7 million, or $2.56 a share, from $117.2 million, or $2.50 a year ago…
Nordstrom Q1 Earnings Exceed Outlook
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 72 cents for the first quarter ended May 3, 2014, which exceeded the company’s prior outlook of 60 to 70 cents. Comps were ahead 3.9 percent. Nordstrom said it continued its progress in executin
Ben Hogan to Return to Equipment Business
Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with Eidolon Brands…
Puma Q1 Profit Declines; Backs FY14 Forecast
Puma, which is undergoing a turnaround plan that includes reconnecting with its sports heritage, reported currency-neutral sales slipped 0.5 percent in its first quarter, an improvement over the 4.7 percent slide in the fourth quarter. Earnings slid 25 pe
Yue Yuen Suspends Vietnam Production
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. production in Vietnam on Wednesday was suspended due to a protests against Chinese oil drilling in a part of the South China Sea claimed by Hanoi. According to Reuters, thousands of Vietnamese set fire to factories…
Skechers Adds Joe Namath as Endorser
Skechers USA, Inc. has signed hall-of-fame quarterback legend Joe Namath to join the team representing its men’s Relaxed Fit from Skechers footwear line. A new advertising campaign featuring Namath will begin in Fall 2014…
Puma Revenues Stabilize in Q1, Turnaround Ensues
Puma, which is undergoing a turnaround plan that includes reconnecting with its sports heritage, appears to have seen some stabilization on its top-line in the first quarter, with currency-neutral (c-n) sales slipping 0.5 percent versus a decline of 4.7 p
Macy’s Reports 9 Percent Q1 Profit Gain
Macy’s, Inc.reported earnings of 60 cents per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014, the 13-week period ended May 3, 2014, an increase of 9 percent compared with earnings of 55 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2013. Based on exp
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