Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be up 10% in May with double-digit increases expected into this fall as the U.S. economy improves, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National R
Category: Footwear
Rocky Prices Closes Secondary Offering
Rocky Brands Inc. said it expects to raise $14.1 million from a secondary offering…
WTO Agrees to Probe EU Duties on Chinese Footwear
World Trade Organization judges agreed to investigate whether European Union anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese shoes unfairly harm China's exporters…
High Sierra Licenses Brand to NorthPole LLC
High Sierra Sport Company recently licensed its brand with NorthPole, LLC to produce and distribute camping and outdoor recreation equipment under the High Sierra brand name. NorthPole customers include leading retailers across mass department, sporting g
Nordstrom Raises Dividend by 25%
Nordstrom Inc. said its board boosted its quarterly cash dividend by 25 percent to 20 cents per share…
Rocky Brands Pays Down High Interest Loan
Rocky Brands, Inc. said its lenders advanced it $15 million from a LIBOR plus 3.75% revolving credit facility to pay down its balance on an 11.5% term loan. The disclosure follows yesterday's news that the company completed a stock sale to raise $14.
Report Sees Shift in Brand Loyalty Among Young Consumers
Nike is still clearly the brand to beat among younger consumers, but support for the brand wanes as teens move into their college years…
April Retail Sales Show Continued Momentum
April retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) increased 0.5% seasonally adjusted over March and 4.6% unadjusted year-over-year. With a constantly-shifting Easter holiday, retailers typically look at March and April
USA Submits Bid for 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup
A delegation from the USA Bid Committee submitted the official United States Bid Book to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup in a formal ceremony at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland May 14…
NWTF Forms Gulf Coast Emergency Conservation Fund
The National Wild Turkey Federation has established the Gulf Coast Emergency Conservation Fund to help fund conservation and remediation efforts. The Federatoion said donations will be used to help the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife age
Aufiero Named Blackhawk Director of Fire/EMS
Blackhawk Products Group has promoted of Phil Aufiero to Director of Fire/EMS, a new channel for Blackhawk. In this capacity, Blackhawk said Aufiero will be responsible for providing Fire and EMS professionals with Blackhawk product…
Michael Egeck Named President Of True Religion Apparel
Michael Egeck, the former president of The North Face brand, was named president of True Religion Apparel, the designer jeans company…
Alabama Extends Nike Deal Through 2018
Nike will remain the exclusive supplier of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories for Alabama's Crimson Tide sports teams through June 30, 2018…
Senate Bill Authorizes Fed to Set Debit Swipe Fees
The National Retail Federation lauded Senate approval of an amendment to financial services reform legislation that would direct the Federal Reserve to determine 'reasonable and proportional' transaction fees for debit cards…
RECALL: Niner Bikes
About 750 Niner Bikes are being recalled. A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash…