Several department stores, including Macy's, Kohl's and J.C. Penney, and a few teen chains delivered robust June sales, overshadowing some lackluster results from some of the general merchandisers including Target and Costco. Sales had been expe
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Spyder Promotes Ellen Welley to Director of U.S. Sales
In a move designed to promote streamlined communication and ultimate dealer service, Spyder has promoted Ellen Welley to Director of US Sales and is realigning internal sales department positions. In her new role, Welley will oversee all US accounts and m
Big 5 Sporting Goods Cuts 2Q Earnings View On Soft Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. cut its second-quarter earnings guidance as it posted a surprise 0.5% drop in same-store sales. The regional sporting-goods retailer now expects earnings of 20 cents to 23 cents a share, compared with May's view of 24 cents
Former Lady Foot Locker CEO to Head Lane Bryant Outlet
Charming Shoppes, Inc. appointed Marla C. Anderson as the president of its Lane Bryant Outlet business, effective July 12, 2010. Most recently, she was the president and chief executive officer of Lady Foot Locker from 2005 through early 2010…
NSGA’s Thomas B. Doyle To Retire
National Sporting Goods Association Vice President of Information & Research Thomas B. Doyle announced his retirement from NSGA, effective early in the fall of 2010. Doyle is one of NSGA's longest-tenured staff members, having spent 39 years in the s
Adidas Tops World Cup Buzz
Last month, Nielsen reported that Nike “ambushed” its way into the World Cup conversation by producing a popular soccer-themed ad that spread virally across the online community. The company's efforts in the days and weeks leading up to the World Cu
The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show Rebrands
The San Diego Custom Bicycle Show has rebranded as the International Bicycle Framebuilder Exposition…
Heelys Launches First Non-Shoe Product
Heelys, Inc. announced the launch of the patent-pending Nano, a footboard using Heelys' patented bracket and new 'Sole-Link(TM)' technology…
Cornell Gives Nike an Ultimatum to Resolve Honduran Labor Issues
Without “significant progress” toward the resolution of an ongoing labor dispute in Honduras, Cornell University said last week it will follow the University of Wisconsin at Madison's lead and end its licensing agreement with Nike by the close of the
Geox USA Appoints VP of Marketing
Geox USA, based in Edison NJ, appointed Evert Rottevell as VP of marketing…
Star Trac Acquired by Michael Bruno
Michael Bruno, a fitness industry veteran, reached an agreement to purchase controlling interest in the parent company of Star Trac, the cardiovascular and strength equipment fitness company. Financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed…
Shaun White Shoe Collection to Debut at Target
The premiere collection of Shaun White shoes is set to hit Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com the week of July 11th. Shaun White shoes, an expansion to his line of clothing with Target, features a variety of skate and lifestyle shoes for bo
Chip Coe Becomes Wolverine’s VP, Accessories
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Chip Coe as vice president – licensing and accessories. Coe was president and chief executive officer at Teko Socks and before that he was president and chief operating officer at Smartwool…
OrthoLite Partners with Callaway Footwear
OrthoLite, the leader of open cell foam insoles, will be featured in the majority of Callaway Golf Company's 2011 line-up of men's and women's footwear products…
Altus Donates to Louisiana Clean-Up Effort
Altus Brands, LLC, the Northern Michigan-based manufacturer of Bughats, is extending a helping hand to the Louisiana coastline oil spill clean-up, by donating 1,000 of its hats to volunteers helping in the “Save Our Gulf” effort…
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