Consumer Index Retreats to 61.1 in January

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased in December, retreated in January. The Index now stands at 61.1 (1985=100), down from 64.8 in December. The Present Situation Index declined to 38.4 from 46.5. The Expectations Index edge

Zumiez January Comp Sales up 10.8 Percent

Zumiez Inc. reported that total net sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 28 increased 19.2 percent to $31.8 million, compared to $26.7 million for the four-week period ended Jan. 29, 2011. The action sports retailers said comparable store sales incre

Under Armour Amplifies Ultimate Intern Team Search

Under Armour, Inc. is building upon the success of their 2011 “Ultimate Intern” search and expanding the program to offer five college student candidates an opportunity to join the brand this summer as part of the “Ultimate Intern Team.” Students can appl

Johnson Health Tech, Sees 26 Percent Revenue Gain in 2011

Johnson Health Tech, Inc. (JHT), manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, AFG, Horizon Fitness and Livestrong Fitness equipment, said sales rose 26 percent in 2011. Global commercial sales, led by the Matrix Fitness brand, increased by 37 percent i

Shaun White to Sponsor GoPro

GoPro, maker of the cameras and producer of some of today's most engaging sports programming, added Shaun White, two-time Olympic gold and thirteen-time X Games gold medal winner, to its world class lineup of ski and snowboard athletes…

Columbia Sportswear Appoints New Apparel Chief

Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Adrienne Moser as vice president of global apparel merchandising and design for the Columbia brand, succeeding Sue Parham who has left the company to pursue other interests…

MEC Names Amy Roberts Social Compliance Manager

Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) announced that Amy Roberts has joined the outdoor retailer as its new social compliance manager. Roberts joins the retailer from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), where she was instrumental in advancing the OIA Eco Ind