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…

Quiksilver Slow Turnaround Continues

Once again, Quiksilver Inc. can’t seem to catch that wave.

The surf apparel giant reported that it narrowed its pro-forma loss from continuing operations in its first quarter ended Jan. 31, to $16 million, or 10 cents per share, compared with a los

Foot Locker’s Q4 Earnings Climb on 5.3 Percent Comp Gain

Foot Locker Inc. reported fourth quarter sales increased 4.6 percent, to $1.79 billion with same-store sales up 5.3 percent. Earnings increased 18 percent to 81 cents per share, besting Wall Street expectations. Full-year comps grew 4.2 percent for the p