Zumiez’s September Comps Grow 5.6 Percent

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Sept. 29, increased 18.6 percent to $62.7 million, compared to $52.9 million for the five-week period ended October 1, 2011. The company’s comparable store sales increased 5.6

Aetrex Calls Out Five Celebrity Foot Health Offenders

Aetrex is launching a new “Free Shoes for Life” sweepstakes – a promotion that awards shoppers with a new pair Aetrex shoes each year for the rest of their life. The comfort brand launched the campaign while calling out several celebrities – including Lad

Dwyane Wade to Leave Jordan Brand

The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade confirmed rumours that he has parted ways with Nike and its Jordan brand. Sources said Wade is signing an endorsement deal with Li Ning…

Golf Rounds Up Modestly in August

According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played were up 0.8 percent during August in the U.S. Public access play was up 0.9 percent and private course activity was up 0.7 percent. There were 3,810 contributing golf courses used in this report…

Montana Sporting Goods Store Owner Charged with Arson

The former owner of Everhart's Sporting Goods in Jefferson City, MO, was charged with second-degree arson. The store caught fire on Jan. 1, 2011, about one week after the store went out of business, according to the Associated Press…

Black Diamond Completes Acquisition of PIEPS

Black Diamond, Inc. completed its acquisition of PIEPS Holding GmbH and its operating subsidiary, PIEPS GmbH, a leading Austrian designer and marketer of avalanche beacons and snow safety products, from the SEIDEL Group, a family-owned group of companies