Neiman Marcus, Inc. reported same-store sales fell 6% in November. Total sales declined 5.9% to $305 million from $324 million…
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Target’s Comps Sink 1.5%
Target Corp. reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended Nov. 28, 2009 were $5,689 million, an increase of 1.5% from $5.6 billion a year ago. On this same basis, November comparable-store sales decreased 1.5%…
DNA Pro Performance Introduces Basketball Training Product
DNA Pro Performance, the maker of sports training products that encode advanced fundamentals into your DNA, announced the release of MAD Handlz, a training aid that improves your basketball dribbling and shooting proficiency…
PUMA Forms PUMA Golf North America
PUMA announced a new partnership to grow the North American golf business with the formation of PUMA Golf North America, as the official distributor and licensee of PUMA Golf in the United States and Canada…
Izod G Licensed for Golf
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has licensed Jensan Apparel Corporation to produce and market a full range of golfwear for men, women and children under PVH’s IZOD G brand…
Golfsmith Unveils 40,000 Sq. Ft. Store
Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. announced the official unveiling of its new 40,000-square foot playground for golfers and tennis players in Los Angeles and Orange County…
Nike Supports Tiger Woods
Nike was among other sponsors affirming its support for Tiger Woods. Nike said briefly in a statement, “Nike supports Tiger and his family. Our relationship remains unchanged.”…
RECALL: LIVESTRONG Ellipticals
Johnson Health Tech has identified a potential problem with 2009-2010 elliptical models manufactured under the LIVESTRONG brand name…
Cycle Force Group Inks Tour de France Licensing Deal
Under a new licensing agreement, Cycle Force Group will offer a full range of Le Tour de France bicycle, parts and accessories beginning in Spring 2010 in North America, United Kingdom and Europe. Distribution will be through mass retailers, sporting good
And-1 Re-Launches Website; Establishes Social Media Program
And 1 has re-launched AND1.com with an integration of social media services including Facebook, Twitter and Youtube…
Arrests in Scam Involving Pro V1 Golf Balls
The Lincolnshire Police Department has confirmed that Lloyd Morris, of Deerfield, Illinois, and Marco Maggiore, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, were arrested on November 23, 2009 and charged with money laundering, computer fraud, mail fraud and theft tied to
G-III’s Q3 Earnings Climb 12.2%; Hikes FY09 Guidance
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported revenues for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2009 increased by 3.4% to $363.5 million from $351.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Net income increased 12.2% to $32.3 million, or $1.87 per diluted share, compare
OIA: Cold Temperatures Boost October Outdoor Sales
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty) rose 15% during October versus the year-ago month, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Year-to-date sales (Ja
ComScore: Cyber Monday Sales Increase 5%
ComScore reported that online retailers racked up $887 million in sales on Cyber Monday, up 5% from last year. The amount is the highest single-day online spending on record after Dec. 9, 2008, when consumers splurged the exact same amount.
Champion Retains Exclusive Direct Mail Provider
ParadyszMatera announced that it has been selected by Hanesbrands Inc. as the exclusive direct mail media provider for their Hanes.com and Champion brands…
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