One million of the popular Fitbit activity-tracking wristbands are being recalled due to a risk of skin irritation. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on Wednesday…
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Mountain Khaki to Offer Gift Cards to Top Selling Retail Employees
Mountain Khakis launched its MK POSSE retailer reward program, which enables retailer's employees to earn a $75 MK gift card for every…
Focus on Premium MTBs Helped Fox Buck Industry Trend in 2013
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales increased 15.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to $65.3 million driven by strong growth in sales of suspension parts for both mountain bikes (MTBs) and powered vehicles…
Weatherby Announces Executive Staff Promotions
Weatherby announces the promotion of Kevin Nunes to vice president of production,and Mike Schwiebert to vice president of marketing…
Urban Outfitters Reports Record Q4 Net Income
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Bhldn, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands, today announced record net income of $89 million and $282 million for the three months
Eddie Bauer Left at the Altar, Albeit $48 Million Richer
Eddie Bauer was left at the altar – albeit $48 million richer – Tuesday when it’s would-be buyer Jos. A Bank Clothiers agreed to be acquired by rival retailer The Men's Wearhouse (MW) and Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB)…
CamelBak Margins Shrink With US Troop Drawdown
CamelBak’s gross margins plunged to 43.8 percent in 2013 from 54.2 percent in 2012 as the continued drawdown of U.S. military forces abroad caused sales of its gloves, hydration packs and accessories to the Army to decline sharply. The company gener
DNW Outdoors Named Sports, Inc. 2014 Outdoor Store of the Year
Sports, Inc., the national member-owned sporting goods buying group, announced DNW Outdoors as its 2014 Outdoor Member of the Year…
Inteliscope Suspends Deliveries to Russia
According to Inteliscope LLC President Jason Giddings the company has decided to refuse all future sales of Inteliscope smartphone-rifle-adapters to Russia…
NRF Demands PINs with Chips
As reported by the Credit Union Times, the National Retail Federation has deepened its opposition to deploying payment cards with embedded smart chips that do not also require cardholders to use a PIN to validate transactions…
Report: Nike Signs Johnny Manziel
Nike has signed Johnny Manziel to an endorsement deal, according to ESPN. The possible first pick in the 2014 NFL draft fought off bids from Adidas, Under Armour and New Balance's Warrior brand…
Cole Haan Hires Dree Hemingway as Spokesperson
Cole Haan announced a multiyear partnership with Dree Hemingway, who will make her debut for the brand in its Fall 2014 advertising campaign. In addition to her collaboration on and appearance in advertising, Cole Haan and Dree Hemingway will co-create a
Report: Nike to Ink Record Soccer Sponsorship Deal
Nike is close to announcing a record sponsorship deal worth more than £600 million ($1 bn) with Manchester United, the English Premier football team. It will bank United more than £60 million a year over the course of a decade-long agreement…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Files for IPO
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. has filed paperwork for an initial public offering of its stock on the NASDAQ stock market. The company's S1 registration statement reveals…
L.L. Bean Scores Record Year, Plans $100M Investment
L.L. Bean said it wrapped up year of record profits and an overall sales gain of 3 percent. It also announced plans to make a $100 million investment to improve and expand its online and retail operations…
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