Goal Zero, which makes portable solar power devices, has been acquired by NRG Energy, Inc, a publicly traded electric utility serving 3 miliion customers…
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Nordstrom Reports 3.3 Percent Comps Growth in Second Quarter
Nordstrom, Inc. reported net sales of $3.3 billion for the second quarter, up 6.2 percent compared with the same period in fiscal 2013. Total company comparable sales for the second quarter increased 3.3 percent…
Leatt Losses Narrow Ahead of Interbike Helmet Launch
Leatt Corporation, a South African company planning to launch its first bicycle helmets at Interbike and Eurobike later this month, reported its sales grew 16.6 percent in the second quarter ended June 30…
Ballmer Closes on Acquisition of L.A. Clippers
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer closed on his acquisition of the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday from The Sterling Family Trust after a court ruled disgraced former owner Donald Sterling had been properly removed as a co-trustee by his wife…
ICSC Foresees 4-5 Percent Increase in August Chain Store Sales
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index increased 3.2 percent for the week ending Aug. 9 – relative to the prior year and is expected to grow 4-5 percent for the month…
RYU Names Briglio VP of Sales and Marketing
Respect Your Universe, Inc. has hired Alex Briglio as vice president of sales and marketing. Alex joins RYU from glove maker Swany Canada…
Ever-Glory Sales Surge in Second Quarter
Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. reported sales surged nearly 45 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014 on strong demand from western apparel brands and rapid growth at its own retailing business in the PRC…
Icebreaker Names New General Manager or Europe
Icebreaker has named Peter Ottervanger general manager for Europe, where he will oversee wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales representing 45 percent of Icebreaker’s global sales, and the supporting operations and customer service teams…
Foot Locker Launches Follow-Up Commercial Campaign
Foot Locker recently launched the second television commercial in a two-part series. The spot features NBA star James Harden and retiring soccer star Landon Donovan…
L.C. Industries Creates Two New Positions
L.C. Industries, Inc. has added the new positions of director of marketing and designer and filled them with hired Jen Panattoni and Brittney Hopgood respectively…
Crailar Doubles Production Despite Air Quality Issues
Crailar Technologies Inc., a development stage company which has received financial support from Adidas and Ikea to provide commercial quantities of environmentally sustainable nature fibers, doubled production at its plant in the second quarter despite a
Total Source Distribution to Distribute SCCY Products
SCCY Industries has named Total Source Distribution, LLC. (TS) as an independent distributor of SCCY firearms in the United States…
Black Diamond Names Metcalf’s Successor, Says Growth Will Slow As It Cuts Hardgoods SKUs
Black Diamond Inc. capped off its strategic pivot Monday by naming an executive with global apparel and consumer electronics retailing experience as president and successor to company co-founder, chairman and CEO Peter Metcalf Monday. The company also rep
Scott Sports Names Vestal as New Bike Marketing Manager
Scott Sports hired industry veteran Zack Vestal as its bike marketing manager in the USA. Vestal joins the staff from Mavic Inc, where he spent almost four years as…
Gander Mountain Launches In-Store Fulfillment at All 142 Stores
Gander Mountain pulled the trigger on in-store pick up at all 142 of its stores Aug. 7…