5.11 Tactical has acquired Beyond, a highly technical performance clothing company that builds custom American-made apparel. Industry veteran Rick Elder has been appointed as president of Beyond, which will continue as a separate division of 5.11 Tactical
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Foot Locker Partners with Fred Jordan Mission
As part of a unique partnership with Foot Locker and other corporations as well as generous individuals, this year's 24th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway will provide each child with brand new athletic shoes, socks, clothing, backpacks, school supplie
Buckle’s September Comps Dip Slightly
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales for the five-week period ended Sept. 29, decreased 0.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011. Net sales for the five-week month increased 0.8 percent t
Costco’s September Comps Gain 6 Percent
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $9.31 billion for the month of September, an increase of 8 percent from $8.61 billion during the similar period last year…
Stein Mart’s Comps Rise 2.4 Percent in September
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales increased 2.4 percent for the five-week period ended Sept. 29…
Bon-Ton September Comps Up Slightly
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales in the five weeks ended September 29 increased 0.6 percent…
Deuter USA Adds Sales Coordinator
Deuter USA and Ortovox hired a new sales coordinator, Tracy Norman, to support their sales management efforts for accounts, in-house and rep teams and marketing…
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans Very Likely to Use Layaway this Holiday
More than one-third (34 percent) of U.S. adults are at least somewhat likely to purchase items on layaway this holiday season, according to a new CouponCabin.com survey.
Asian Development Bank Scales Back Growth Forecast
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is significantly scaling back 2012 and 2013 growth forecasts for developing Asia, saying that after years of rapid growth, the region must brace for a prolonged period of moderate expansion amidst an ongoing slump in globa
Taiwan Admitted to US Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. Department Homeland Security designated Taiwan into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) – streamlining travel for thousands of eligible Taiwan passport holders…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Registration Opens
Registration is now open for retail, designer, independent reps and distributor attendees who can register online to participate in the outdoor industry's premier tradeshow and demo event, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013, held Wednesday, Jan. 23
G3 Hires VP of Sales and Marketing
G3 hired industry veteran Gord Bailey to the newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing…
Kokatat’s Sassy Award to Put Spotlight on US-Made Outdoor Products
Kokatat is accepting entries for the 2013 American Made Outdoor Gear Awards – the first-annual award that raises a glass to leaders in American made quality, craftsmanship and creativity in the outdoor world…
UK’s Blacks Partners with National Trust
British outdoor retailer Blacks, which was acquired by JD Sports in January, has signed on as the National Trust's first national retail partner…
New Era Launches RivalsLive.com
New Era, the official on-field cap for Major League Baseball (MLB), unveiled the launch of RivalsLive.com, a destination for hardcore and casual fans alike to demonstrate their team pride and celebrate rivalries. A brand-new live online show, driven by th
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