The National Retail Federation welcomed plans announced by the Obama Administration on Tuesday to streamline hundreds of government regulations, but said the plan does not go far enough…
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Sports Authority Supports Skin Cancer Awareness
During 'Skin Cancer Awareness Month' in May 2011, Sports Authority partnered with the Melanoma Research Alliance to collect donations at all check-out locations to raise $189,000.
NRF Survey; Department and Apparel Stores Attract Last-Minute BTS Shoppers
A survey released Tuesday by the National Retail Federation and conducted by BIGresearch showed that department stores, clothing stores and websites are expected to attract most of the last-minute back-to-school purchases…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Store In Puyallup, WA
Sportsman's Warehouse announced its new retail location in Puyallup, WA has opened for business…
Golf Datatech: Golf Apparel Sees Broad Growth in 6M
Golf Datatech, LLC reported that retail golf apparel sales for the first six months of 2011 are up in every category and in every channel over the same period of 2010…
Globe International Fiscal 2011 Sales Slip 3.1 Percent on Strong Aussie Dollar
Globe International Limited reported that its net sales in North America and Europe grew 6 and 12 percent respectively in local currencies in the fiscal year ended June 30. After translating results back into its native Australian dollar, however, the mak
U.K.’s Wiggle Considering IPO
Wiggle, a U.K. e-commerce website with a focus on cyclists and triathletes, is exploring undergoing an initial public offering, according to www.growthbusiness.co.uk…
Backcountry.com Acquires CompetitiveCyclist.com
Backcountry.com has acquired CompetitiveCyclist.com and retained the e-tailer's Founder and CEO Brendan Quirk as general manager of Backcountry.com’s Bike Division, which now includes CompetitiveCyclist.com, RealCyclist.com and HuckNroll.com, a
McDavid Aims at Tennis Market
McDavid said its Ultralight 195 ankle brace, best known for protecting basketball players, is finding favor with professional and amateur tennis players as well…
Total Apparel Group Resumes Audit and Re-Listing Activities
Total Apparel Group, Inc. announced that it has recently commenced with its December 2010 year-end audit in order to file its 10K. In addition, the company will be completing its September 2010 3rd quarter review, as well as all of the 2011 quarter review
Russia’s Sportmaster Mulls IPO
Sportmaster, the leading sporting goods retailer in Russia and former Soviet republics, is considering an initial public offering in London next year, two financial market sources told Reuters. Sportmaster could attract between $600 million and 700 milli
Hibbett Sports Fiscal Q2 Net Income Surges 48 Percent
Hibbett Sports, Inc. reported that net sales for the fiscal second quarter ended July 30 increased 9.5 percent to $153.1 million compared with $139.8 million for the year-ago period. Comparable store sales increased 5.9 percent for the 13-week period. Ne
Canadian Tire Names New Forzani Management Team
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited and The Forzani Group Ltd. has announced a new executive team for FGL comprised of top talent from the existing FGL and Canadian Tire executive teams. Michael Medline, former president of Canadian Tire's automotive
Delta Apparel Expands Stock Repurchase Program
Delta Apparel, Inc. said its board of directors has approved a $5 million increase in the company's stock repurchase program, bringing the total authorization to $20 million. This marks the fourth increase since the inception of the program in Novemb
Under Armour Signs First Gymnast as Endorser
Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership with Olympic gymnast Alicia Sacramone, the first gymnast to sign with the company. As a member of the Under Armour team, Sacramone worked with the company on the design of a custom-made Under Armour leotard.
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