Zappos.com Inc. had the top-ranked customer service among e-commerce websites in a new study commissioned by customer service ratings agency StellaService…
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Thomas J. Ryan
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Under Armour to Outfit First Arizona High School
Under Armour has reached a deal to outfit Yuma Catholic in Yuma, AZ, its first high school in Arizona…
O’Neill Introduces Eco-Friendly Collection with Reggae Artist
O'Neill announced the launch of ECO'Neill, a collection of sustainable, eco-friendly designs. Roots-reggae artist and waterman, Mishka, will be giving audiences a preview of the collection during his album tour starting this week, and will be co
Sunice Signs Three-Year Deal with PGA TOUR
Sunice has signed a new three-year licensing agreement with the PGA TOUR that has Sunice serving as an official Outerwear licensee of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour…
Perry Ellis Returns to Profitability in Q4
Perry Ellis International reported revenues for the fourth quarter were $196.4 million, a 3% increase compared to $191.2 million a year ago. The increase is attributable to a turnaround of Perry Ellis Collection at department stores, initial shipments of
RECALL: Bauer Hockey Sticks
Bauer Hockey is recalling 100,000 children's hockey sticks after Health Canada warned the company of the sticks' high lead content…
Shoe Carnival Q4 Comps Surge 8.8%
Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter increased 8.8% to $170.8 million from $156.9 million a year ago on an 8.8% comp gain. Net earnings reached $2.6 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $3.0 million, or 24
Li Ning Sees 25.4% Revenue Growth in 2009
Li Ning Group Limited reported revenue grew by 25.4% to RMB8,386.9 million ($1.22 billion). Profit attributable to equity holders rose by 31.0% to RMB944.5 million ($138.3 million), or RMB90.75 cents a share…
Peak Sport’s Sales Vault 51.6% in 2009
Peak Sport Products Co., Limited reported sales jumped 51.6% to RMB3,094.9 million ($453.3 million). The increase was mainly due to increased demand for Peak's products and continued expansion of its distribution network across China…
Faytex Appoints International Sales Manager
Faytex, the textile concern based in Weymouth, MA, appointed William “Bill” Pickett to the newly created position of international sales manager to help mine new and renewed interest in Dri-Lex and Eco Dri-Lex, in particular, outside the U.S…
Sports Associations Form Research Council
Seven of the major governing bodies and trade associations in the sports, fitness, outdoor, and leisure industry have formed a research partnership — The Physical Activity Council (PAC). The goal of the partnership is to identify key trends in sports, f
Victoria’s Secret to Make MLB Collection
Victoria's Secret has partnered with Major League Baseball on a VS PINK co-branded collection that will feature names and logos of 11 MLB teams including the Angels, Cardinals, Cubs, Dodgers, Mets, Padres, Phillies, Red Sox, Twins, White Sox and Yank
Zappos Launches Ad Campaign Around Customer Reps
Zappos.com launched its 2010 ad campaign, kicking off with the airing of its first in a series of television commercials featuring the “Zappets – puppet like characters designed and styled after actual Zappos.com employees…
Hanesbrands Announces Sustainability Goals
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, announced its worldwide goals to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and the launch of a corporate social responsibility Web site that details the company's social programs and environmental stew
McRae’s Q2 Earnings Rise
McRae Industries, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 of $16.7 million as compared to $16.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 amounted to $711,000, o
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