Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys and Hat World, reported earnings climbed 47.8% in the third quarter, to $17.0 million, or 72 cents a share, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $11.5 million, or 50 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 1
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I.C. Isaacs Partners with Samsung to Launch Lacrosse Brand
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J. Crew Sold to Buyout Groups
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Adio Eliminates Skate Team
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Sports Authority Launches Pass the Good Donation Program
Further enforcing its commitment to encouraging youth sports participation and promoting physical activity in America's youth, Sports Authority, in conjunction with NFL PLAY 60 and USA Football, the official youth football development partner of the
Phillips-Van Heusen Inks NFL Sponsorship
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RECALL: L.L. Bean Folding Camp Rockers
About 2,300 folding camp rockers from L.L. Bean were recalled. L.L.Bean has received six reports of the plastic anchors breaking, resulting in four reports of falls. No injuries have been reported…
Schutt Sports Selects Stalking Horse Bidder for Bankruptcy Court Auction
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Report: Asics to Introduce Lower-Priced Running Shoes
Asics Corp. plans to bring in more lower-priced running shoes as part of its plan to almost double sales in five years, according to a report in Bloomberg News…
Report: Cabela’s Plans Store for Oregon City
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Aldila Partners with 3M
Aldila Inc., the maker of graphite golf shafts, and 3M signed a mutual commercialization agreement and a product supply agreement centered around 3M's unique Matrix Resins…
Huntsville’s Fleet Feet Recognized for Community Efforts
The North Face has named Fleet Feet Sports of Huntsville, AL winner of the inaugural The North Face Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty running store that demonstrates the most complete dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor part
NRF: Cyber Monday Significance Rises
According to Shop.org's eHoliday Survey, nearly nine in ten (88.2%) retailers will have a special promotion for Cyber Monday, up from just 72.2% in 2007. Retailers' Cyber Monday plans are more robust this year with nearly half of companies offer
Gramicci Appoints Director Of Design and Sales Director
Gramicci hired James Sowins as director of design. Both men's and women's design teams along with the technical design team will report directly to Sowins. Paul Cronin has also been hired as a VP and sales director, managing all U.S. and Interna
S.A. Elite Sports Authority Store Opens in Highlands Ranch
S.A. Elite, Sports Authority's new small-store concept, celebrated the grand opening of its second location in Denver, CO at the Town Center North Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 20…
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