Nordstrom Inc. plans to open two new Rack discount stores next year; one in Charlotte, N.C., and the other in Redondo Beach, CA…
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Billabong Sales in Americas Hurt by Currency Fluctuations
Billabong International Limited said sales in the Americas were down 6.2% in the six months ended Dec. 31 in constant currency terms, to Australian $317.5 million (U.S. $282.9 million). Reported sales were 17.6% lower, reflecting the negative currency imp
Puma Parent Eyes Smaller Acquisitions
PPR SA is studying several small-scale acquisitions to bolster its luxury and lifestyle portfolio. In a presentation of the French company's 2009 results in Paris, Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault said the company would remain “vigilant
Nike to Refurbish Court Surface in Vancouver
In partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Nike announced its plans to refurbish a court surface in Vancouver with a collection of re-purposed, old running shoes. Team Canada members, G
L.L. Bean Tops Business Week’s Customer Service Survey
L.L. Bean topped Bloomberg BusinessWeek's fourth annual ranking of “Cust omer Service Champs.” jumping 23 spots from last year. Amazon.com, which claimed last year's top position, dropped to No. 11, while Apple soared from No. 20 to No. 3…
Golf World Releases 100 Best Golf Shops
Golf World's list of the “100 Best Golf Shops for 2009” included 11 PGA Tour Shops locations, eight Tournament Players Clubs shops and four Edwin Watts Golf shops as well as number of single-store locations across the country. The consumer magazine n
Bruce Raymond Joins C4 Waterman’s Board
BC4 Waterman appointed Bruce Raymond to its Board of Directors, effective immediately…
Advocacy Groups to Speak at Action Bicycle 2010 Open House Expo
Action Bicycle, the northeast's largest distributor, has confirmed the addition of three of the nation's top bicycle advocacy groups to its 2010 Open House Expo…
Arena to Sponsor Univ. of California
Arena Swim reached an agreement to supply technical equipment for the next two seasons to the University of California, Berkley (Cal) men’s swimming and diving team, one of the United States’ most respected college swimming programs…
Danners Renews Sponsorship with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Danner has entered into a renewed relationship with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Cementing the partnership, Danner has donated $2500 to the RMEF as part of the official unveiling of the new Pronghorn series of hunting boots at the 2010 SHOT Show…
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Climb 14% in January
Hong Kong's Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd, the world's largest contract footwear manufacturer, announced that its operating revenue in January grew 14% to $502.45 million from $438.89 million in the same month of 2009…
Element 21’s Carrot Stix to Sponsor Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series
Element 21 Golf Co. said its E21 Carrot Stix brand will be the presenting sponsor at the 2010 Professional Anglers Association (PAA) Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series. This 2010 PAA Series consists of…
Spyder Sells Cloudveil to PE Firm
Spyder Active Sports, Inc. has sold Cloudveil Mountain Works to Windsong Brands LLC, a private equity firm based in Westport, CT. Jim Reilly, the former COO of the North Face as well as Adidas America, becomes Cloudveil's president…
Warrior Lacrosse Partners with ESPN on Warrior Classic
ESPN Regional Television, Inc., a subsidiary of ESPN, announced the creation of the ESPNU Warrior Classic, a doubleheader that will be played Saturday, April 24, at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn…
K-Swiss to Launch California Music Month
K-Swiss has hired Amos Content Group (ACG) Swiss to develop and run the “California Music Month” marketing campaign for the upcoming Vintage California 2010 Collection. The Vintage California 2010 Collection re-launches the company's signature produc
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