The Finish Line, Inc. reported revenues rose 8.1 percent in the third quarter ended Nov. 26, to $282.0 million from $260.9 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 7.7 percent on top of an increase of 10.1 percent for the same period a year ag
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Superga Gains Distribution Agreement for China and Hong Kong
BasicNet S.p.A. has signed a three-year agreement – with a renewal option for an additional three years – with Hong Kong-based Electric Sekki Ltd. for the distribution of the Superga brand in China and Hong Kong. The Superga brand will be distributed thr
Footwear Store Playmakers Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance announced that Playmakers, Inc. of Okemos, MI has joined the organization as a retail member…
Motorola Survey: Retail Associates Feel Mobile Technology Enhances Customer Service
Three in four surveyed retail associates and managers feel they provide a better in-store customer experience when equipped with the latest mobile technologies, according to the latest installment of Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s annual Holiday Shoppin
K2 Ski Boot Launch Scheduled for FW 2013-14
K2 confirmed it is developing its first line of ski boots, which will be launched for the 2013-14 winter season…
Obermeyer Appoints Rep for Great Lakes East Territory
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer appointed Lisa Skelton as a sales representative, responsible for the Great Lakes East territory. Skelton, who has worked and lived in Michigan for over 25 years, will report to Aspen-based Linda Rodney, director of sales for O
Holiday Retail Spending up 15 Percent Online as of Dec. 18
Holiday spending at retail e-commerce sites from Nov. 1 through Dec. 18 reached nearly $32 billion, up 15 percent over the corresponding period last year, according to comScore’s latest estimates…
Nike’s Q2 Revenues Jump 18 Percent, Futures Ahead 13 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, and advanced 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings rose 2.6 percent due to the impact of a lower gross margin but came out slightly ahead of Wall Street'
L.L. Bean Signs Snowboarder Westcott As Brand Ambassador
L.L.Bean has entered a multi-year partnership with Seth Wescott, one of the most accomplished and decorated riders in snowboarding history. Wescott will serve as a brand ambassador and work with L.L.Bean outerwear product developers to provide insights on
Edwin Watts Unveils New Website
In conjunction with the holiday shopping season, Edwin Watts Golf Shops, LLC, re-launched www.edwinwattsgolf.com. The new-look e-commerce website offers online shoppers a turnkey shopping solution…
Respect Your Universe Signs First Athletic Endorser
RYU (Respect Your Universe), signed UFC Fighter Jon Fitch to an endorsement deal…
Scott Patt Joins Project 7 as Chief Creative Officer
Project 7 has named Scott Patt as its chief creative officer, effective Jan. 2, 2012. Patt worked within the Nike Inc. family from 1997 to 2011…
Billabong Reviewing Operations and Finances in Wake of Sudden Sales Decline
Billabong International Limited said it is again reviewing its business for possible cost cuts and a recapitalization in the wake of a significant drop in retail sales in November, which it attributed largely to conditions in Europe. The North America bus
Puma Acquires Stake in United Legwear Co.
Puma North America has acquired 51 percent of United Legwear Co.'s Puma legwear and bodywear subsidiary…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Buys Carbon Offsets for Fall Show
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is partnering with NativeEnergy to offset its greenhouse gas emissions. Through the purchase of NativeEnergy’s Help Build carbon offsets, Grassroots will offset 27 tons of CO2 produced by the company’s Fall Show tha
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