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…
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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…
Bicycling Advocacy Groups Propose Uniting
The leadership of the Alliance for Biking & Walking, Bikes Belong, and the League of American Bicyclists has agreed that uniting the three organizations would dramatically improve their effectiveness in increasing bicycle use in U.S. communities.
Wolverine Worldwide Honored for Leadership
Wolverine Worldwide has been named one of the “Best Companies for Leaders,” according to an independent study conducted by Chief Executive magazine and management consulting firm Chally Group Worldwide. The results of the study, published in the January
Zumiez’s Comps Jump 14 Percent in February
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012 increased 23.0 percent to $40.2 million, compared to $32.7 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increase
Affliction Holdings Recapitalized by Investor Group
Affliction Holdings, LLC, together with its affiliated brands and companies has been recapitalized by an investor group led by New Evolution Ventures, LLC (NeV) and Bob Meers, previously the CEO of Reebok and Lululemon Athletica. In a simultaneous closing
Wigwam Partners with Competitor Group for 2012
Wigwam, the performance sock company, announced a new partnership with the The Competitor Group (CGI) involving the Rock n' Roll Marathon Series…
Brute Wrestling Launches New Footwear Line
Brute Wrestling officially announced their return as a major manufacturer and supplier of wrestling footwear. The initial footwear launch will include the Inception and Xplode, which solidifies Brute as a wrestling company that provides head-to-toe needs.
Derrick Rose Inks Longterm Deal With Adidas
Adidas has extended its endorsement deal with the Chicago Bulls ’ Derrick Rose in a deal that could land the reigning NBA most valuable player more than $200 million over the next 13 years, Yahoo! Sports reports…
Keen Buys Portland Building to Build New Headquarters
Keen has purchased a building at the Corner of 13th & Glisan in Portland, OR that will serve as its new headquarters. This move expresses Keen’s commitment to the future of Portland and the city’s importance as a catalyst for hybrid innovation
Collective Brands Sees Wider Q4 Loss, Improving Payless Business
Collective Brands Inc. reported that its loss in the fourth quarter swelled to $41.6 million, or 69 cents a share from a loss of $10.1 million, or 16 cents, a year ago. Net sales for the quarter were $815.9 million and adjusted net sales were $802.0 milli
Big 5 Reports Small Loss in Q4
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 of $9,000, or 0 cents a share, including the non-cash impairment charge of 5 cents per diluted share related to certain underperforming stores. Merchandise margins were hurt by
Bogs, Rafters Power Sales Growth at Weyco Group
Weyco Group, Inc. reported that its purchase of the parent company of Bogs and Rafters footwear boosted its net sales to $75 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, up 20 percent compared to fourth quarter 2010 sales of $62 million…
Skechers Foundation Donates More Than $480,000 to Children with Special Needs
The Skechers Foundation, an organization that was founded to provide families around the world with the necessities and skills to succeed in life, celebrated its most impactful Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk by donating $209,000 to the Friendship C
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