Genesco Inc. reported sharply higher earnings on a 15 percent increase in net sales for the second quarter ended July 28. The increase reflected the addition of Schuh Group as well as comparable store sales increases of 2 and 6 percent at the The Lids Spo
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SIA Begins Distributing Marketing Kits to Snowsports Dealers
SnowSports Industries America will be sending a free and easy-to-use advertising and marketing guide to more than 3,000 snow sports specialty managements across the country and Canada this week to help them build effective marketing programs and drive tra
Nuun To be Official Hydration Sponsor for Nike Women’s Marathon Events
Nuun will be the Official Hydration Sponsor of the 2012 and 2013 Nike Women’s Marathon and Half Marathon events (NWM). Nuun is the Official Electrolyte Beverage and will be served at all on-course aid stations as well as the start and finish lines..
E-Bike Boom Bypasses Germany’s IBDs
Germany's indepedent bike dealers have been largely bypassed by the e-bike boom because they lack the finances and the space to stock and display the vehicles, according to a report released by the country's bicycle retailing association VDZ on
Brown Shoe Trims Q2 Loss, Famous Footwear’s Comps Rise 3.9 Percent
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported revenues slid 3.4 percent in the second quarter, to $599.3 million versus second quarter 2011 net sales of $620.6 million. The company narrowed its loss in the period to $2.5 million, or 6
Illinois Enacts Law to Bolster Physical Education in Schools
A new Illinois law aims to strengthen physical education in the state's schools. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a law that calls for the creation of an “Enhance Physical Education Task Force,” in an effort to improve the state's physical edu
Spartan Race Partners with Cross Fit to Promote Mixed Event
Spartan Race has partnered with CrossFitter apparel designer LifeAsRx and CrossFit event productions company Gymnos Productions to present WODstock – the first Spartan Race ever to incorporate a CrossFit Competition. The new event will debut Jan. 26 – 27,
Currie Technologies to Move HQ to Simi Valley
Currie Technologies, which has been pioneering e-bike sales in the United States, will move its headquarters from Chatsworth to Simi Valley to accommodate its growing dealer base. The company was acquired by Dutch cycling giant Accell Group in January…
First Ever Backyard Collective to Hit Vancouver, BC Wednesday
Mountain Equipment Co-op, Arc’teryx, Innate, and Icebreaker will gather Wednesday, Aug. 29, for The Conservation Alliance's first ever Backyard Collective volunteer project in Vancouver, B.C…
Ford to Award $150,000 to NGOs via Parkfinder Mobile App
As part of an ongoing partnership with American Park Network, Ford Explorer will donate $150,000 to Boy Scouts of America, the National Wildlife Federation, Outdoor Nation and Student Conservation Association depending on how park lovers vote…
Brooklyn Cruiser’s Partners with Another New York City
Commuter bike company Brooklyn Cruiser has partnered with NU Hotel Brooklyn to offer guests bikes for exploring the neighborhood, beginning in September. New York City's boutique hotels have been adding complementary bicycles for their guests in rece
Bakers Footwear To Sell 52 Stores to Aldo in Restructuring
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. announced a broad series of actions designed to restructure its business for improved results, liquidity and long-term growth. The plan will streamline the company’s operations to focus solely on its Bakers brand through
Finish Line Appoints VP, Digital Technology
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Harvey Bierman has joined the company as vice president, digital technology. Bierman has more than 20 years of retail experience, including an extensive background in the footwear industry. He comes to Finish Line afte
TapouT Nominated For Infomercial Of The Year Award
TapouT XT has been named as a nominee for the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA) 2012 Moxie Awards as the best long form sports and fitness infomercial. The adrenaline pumping reality-style infomercial features the TapouT XT at-home DVD training progr
McNett Names Huisman CEO
McNett named Travis Huisman to the post of CEO, effective July 1. Huisman, who joined McNett’s executive team in 2009, replaces Gary Cruikshank, who assumed the role of director on McNett’s advisory board after 13 successful years as CEO. The
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