Collective Licensing International announced their brand partnership and master license agreement with world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion STRIKEFORCE…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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EU Insists Duties on Chinese Footwear Will Withstand WTO Review
The European Commission rejected Beijing's call for a formal investigation by the World Trade Organization of EU charges on Chinese shoes. In December, Brussels extended import duties of up to 16.5% on Chinese shoes, claiming that they unfairly under
True Temper Names Jason Jenne as COO
True Temper Sports, the golf shaft manufacturer, promoted Jason Jenne to the role of senior vice president and chief operating officer for the company. In his new role, Jenne will direct all of True Temper's global production and manufacturing activi
Puma to Sponsor Volvo Ocean Race
Puma Ocean Racing, which finished second overall in the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race, has confirmed its entry for the next edition of the event. Puma will also be the official supplier of footwear, clothing, and accessories to the Volvo Ocean Race…
Suunto Launches All-Around Freedive Competition
Suunto, announced its sponsorship of the freediving competition Vertical Blue 2010 and the first-ever Suunto Dive-Off. Freediving involves diving dozens of meters below the water's surface without any breathing apparatus…
Stage Stores Reports 8.6% Comp Gain
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week March period ended April 3, 2010 increased 12.0% to $140 million from $125 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 8.6% this year versus a decrease of 15.0% last year…
Costco’s U.S. Comps Climb 5%
Costco Wholesale Corp. said comparable stores rose 10% in March, buoyed by strong growth overseas. The warehouse club operator said its international sales at store open at least a year grew 28%, with U.S. results up 5%…
PGA Fall Expo Returns to Vegas
The 2010 PGA Fall Expo is returning to the Las Vegas Strip with new August dates (Aug. 16-18) that coincide with the apparel industry's “Fashion Week” and a move to the upscale Venetian Resort & Convention Center to position the annual golf marketpla
March Comps Climb 9% at Dillard’s
Dillard's, Inc. reported sales for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 were $526.9 million versus $$490.1 million a year ago, an 8% gain. Sales in comparable stores increased 9% for the five-week period…
Timberland Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 36% in 2009
The Timberland Company announced that it has achieved a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The company successfully reduced its emissions by 36% in 2009 over its 2006 baseline coming from Timberland owned and operated facilities and employ
Saks March Comps Climb 13.6%
Saks Inc. reported owned sales totaled $238.2 million for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 compared to $209.8 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009, a 13.6% increase. Comparable store sales increased 12.7% for the month…
Neiman Marcus Sees 9.6% Jump in March Comps
Neiman Marcus Inc. reported a 9.6% increase in March same-store sales and an 11% rise in total sales to $341 million…
Woolrich Promotes Cathy Peddie to Women’s Merchandising Director
Woolrich promoted Woolrich veteran Cathy Peddie to director of women's merchandising. Peddie will be responsible for directing all merchandising efforts including product development, strategic planning and implementation for all women's product
SGMA Report Shows $71+ Billion in Retail Sports/Fitness Sales in 2009
According to SGMA's Manufacturers Sales by Category Report (2010 edition), manufacturers' (wholesale) sales of sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, sports apparel, athletic footwear, and licensed merchandise in the U.S. totaled $71.8 bil
Cabela’s Set to Open its First Colorado Store
Cabela's will open its first Colorado retail store in Grand Junction on Thursday, May 20, 2010…
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