Outdoor Industry Association participated Friday in a White House conference exploring the link between conservation and strong local economies. Will Manzer, CEO of EMS and Sutton Bacon, president and CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center, were among the 600 wh
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Chinese Brands Boost Attendance at 2012 Ispo Beijing
Messe Munchen said attendance surged 38 percent to 24,500 at its 2012 Ispo Beijing thanks in part to a growing number of Chinese sporting goods brands that are exhibiting at the show. The event featured products by 353 exhibitors (+ 28 percent), 516 brand
Skechers Launches Japan Subsidiary
Skechers USA, Inc. announced that the company is transitioning its business in Japan from a third-party distributor to the new wholly owned subsidiary, Skechers Japan, G.K. Footwear veteran Hirokazu Iwasaki (formerly with Nike, Adidas and Puma) will head
The North Face Accepting Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face opened the first cycle of the 2012 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $125,000 in micro-grants to support non-profit organizations that are getting youth outdoors. To date, The North Face has provided $650,000 in grants t
Louisville Slugger Inks Apparel Licensing Agreement
Louisville Slugger has signed a multiyear performance apparel licensing agreement with Xone Sport, LLC (pronounced Zone). The agreement was announced today by IMG Licensing, the exclusive licensing agency for Hillerich & Bradsby Co., parent company of the
Olympics, Customization to Fuel Oakley Sales in 2012
Luxottica Group expects Oakley sales to achieve double-digit growth for the seventh consecutive year in 2012 with a boost from the Summer Olympics and its online customization offer…
Insurance Settlement to Boost Johnson Outdoor 2012 Earnings
Johnson Outdoors Inc. has received a $3.5 million settlement resolving a claim with its insurance carriers that will contribute approximately 22 cents per diluted share in positive earnings in the current fiscal year…
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Rise 4.6 Percent in February
Macy's, Inc. reported total sales of $1.860 billion for the four weeks ended Feb. 25, 2012, an increase of 5.5 percent compared with total sales of $1.763 billion in the four weeks ended Feb. 26, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy's, Inc. sales w
Target’s Comps Climb 7.0 Percent in February
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the four weeks ended February 25, 2012 were $5,132 million, an increase of 8.0 percent from $4,750 million for the four weeks ended Feb. 26, 2011. On this same basis, February comparable-store sale
Roxy Collaborates with Plastics Industry on Facebook Promotion
Quiksilver Inc.’s Roxy brand has partnered with the plastics industry to launch a graphic design contest for snowboards on Facebook that will also draw attention to the benefits of using plastics in winter sports gear…
Nordstrom Sees 10.2 Percent Comp Gain
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 10.2 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 25, 2012 compared with the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2011…
TJX Companies Rides Warm Weather to 9 Percent Comp Gain in Febrary
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported that strong demand for spring apparel helped power a 9 percent increase in comp sales at its stores in the four-week period ended Feb. 25, 2012. Total sales reached $1.6 billion, up 12% over the year earlier period…
Foot Locker’s Q4 Earnings Climb on 7.5 Percent Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. said that fourth-quarter earnings excluding charges rose 37.7 percent. Fourth quarter comparable-store sales increased 7.5 percent. Total sales increased 7.9 percent, to $1.5 billion this year, compared with sales of $1.39 billion for th
The Buckle’s Comps Rise Nearly 15 Percent in February
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 25, increased 14.8 percent, while net sales for the period increased 17.4 percent to $86.7 million…
Benefit Fund Established for Nicoll Family
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas (ASWO) has set up a special benefit fund to assist the family of former Salomon USA Sales Director Bill Nicoll, who recently passed away. ASWO is reaching out to the outdoor sports industry to contribute to the fund
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