Retail Container Traffic Up 10% in May

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

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

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.

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

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…

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…