L.L. Bean has leased 15,000-square-feet at Danbury Fair Mall in Connecticut with an eye toward opening their store in April…
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G-III Q3 Sales Up Slightly
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported slight increases in sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 that ended October 31, 2011. The company said that, for the three months ended October 31, 2011, net sales increased to $510.0 million from $450.0 million i
Oakley Awards Swimwear License to Trimera
Trimera Group has licensed the global rights to market and distribute swimwear under Oakley brand. The line will include both lifestyle and performance swimwear, as well as swim-related apparel and accessories, cover-ups, bags…
Piggyback Rider Names Rep for South and Mid-Atlantic
The Piggyback Rider, an innovative and new style of child carrier for toddlers, has added the Carolina Baby Company as a sales representative partner for the South and Mid-Atlantic United States…
Report: Collective Brands Drawing Bidding Interest
Private-equity firms as well as other retailers are exploring purchasing all or part of Collective Brands, the owner of Payless ShoeSource as well as footwear brands such as Saucony, Sperry Top-Sider, Keds and Stride Rite, according to a report in the New
Honey Stinger Restructures, Strengthens Sales Team
Honey Stinger, the manufacturer of honey-based nutritional products, promoted several employees, including Amy Satkiewicz, the company’s newly named national sales manager. Formerly the sales manager for the running/outdoor category, Satkiewicz will
TeamFanShop Launches E-Commerce Site for U.S.S.A.
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has partnered with TeamFanShop to launch a new online shop, featuring exclusive offers on gear from brand partners and official suppliers including Spyder, Neve Designs, Huge Sportswear, SmartWool, High Sierra and ot
Werner Paddles Names Yager as Rep
Werner Paddles announced that Rob Yager will join their sales team as the sale rep for the massive Northwest/Midwest region…
Chaco Names Alpert-Tebrich and Associates Southwest Rep
Chaco announces the appointment of Alpert-Tebrich & Associates to cover California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii…
Luxottica Acquires Brazil’s Group Tecnol Ltda
Luxottica Group S.p.A. has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Grupo Tecnol Ltda in a deal that could propel Brazil from the tenth to the fifth largest market for the Italian optical giant's wholesale division, which owns the Oakley and Ray Ban sunglass
October Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in October in the U.S. were down 6.5 percent compared to October 2010. Public access play was down 5.9 percent for the month and private course activity was down 8.8 percent…
Buff Inc. Hires Director of Sales
Buff, Inc., known for its headwear, hired Peri Puckett as the company’s new director of sales. Puckett brings over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the sports and retail industry and has been with several industry leaders, such as Any M
Two Rep Firms to End Relationship with Asolo
Two rep firms – Lathrop Associates in the New England region and Ferrand Associates in the Mid-Atlantic region – announced that they are ending their relationships with Asolo…
Under Armour to Sponsor Tough Mudder Series
Tough Mudder and Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership that will start in January 2012. The global partnership designates Under Armour as the “Official Outfitter” of the 35-event worldwide Tough Mudder series and title sponsor of events in Londo
City Sports to Open First Vermont Location
City Sports announced that it will open a new store in Burlington, VT. next summer, marking the Boston-based brand's latest retail venture in New England and its first in the Green Mountain state. Local real estate reports had reported on lease deal
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