Dick's Sporting Goods reported second-quarter revenues rose 6.5 percent to $1.31 billion from $1.23 billion a year ago with consolidated same store sales increased 2.5 percent. Consolidated non-GAAP earnings per diluted share increased 21 percent, pr
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Old Navy to Open “Superfan Nation” Shop in All U.S. Stores
Old Navy announced the launch of 'Superfan Nation' a new in-store destination for fan gear. The move is an expansion of the brand's already successful licensing product strategy. In collaboration with the NFL and the Collegiate Licensing Co
Ride Snowboards Names Barnes as New England Rep
Ride Snowboards said Chris Barnes of Bethel, ME, will now be managing sales in the New England area…
Mountain Resorts Built Reservation Gains Prior to Market Swoon
Reservations at western mountain destinations in the United states continued to build through July 31 in both the summer-to-date period and for the upcoming ski season, according to Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). Occupancy for the February thro
Adidas Launches High School Challenge in Austin
Adidas and the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay officially announced the inaugural Adidas High School Challenge (HSC). This invitational race on September 25, 2011 takes place as part of the Relay, the largest fundraiser for Junior Achievement of Centra
Vail Resorts Taps Shaun White as Spokesman
Vail Resorts, Inc. entered a worldwide multi-year partnership agreement with two-time Olympic gold medalist, professional snowboarder and skateboarder Shaun White. White will represent all six of Vail Resorts' mountain resorts (Vail, Beaver Creek, Br
NICA Hires Educational Director
With its annual program of Leaders' Summits and Wilderness First Aid training courses soon to commence, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association has appointed Austin McInerny to the new position of educational programs director to oversee thi
Athleta Sets Goal to Reach 50 Stores by 2013
Gap Inc. announced the grand opening of two Athleta retail locations opening this week in Manhattan's Upper East and Upper West side neighborhoods, marking the brand's entry into the east coast market. It said the openings support Athleta's
Zumiez Appoints CFO
Zumiez said Marc Stolzman has become the its new chief financial officer and corporate secretary, effective August 8. Richard M. Brooks, Zumiez CEO, ceased serving as its acting chief financial officer officially on August 8, according to a filing with th
Sports Authority May Gain Broncos’ Stadium Naming Rights
Sports Authority is negotiating with Invesco Ltd., the Broncos and the Metropolitan Football Stadium District to assume naming rights of the stadium, according to the Denver Post…
Puma Pledges to Clean Up Supply Chain by 2020
Puma said in a statement that it recognizes the urgent need for reducing and eliminating industrial releases of all hazardous chemicals and is committed to “eliminate the discharges of all hazardous chemicals from the whole lifecycle and all production pr
Novascarpa Group Appoints Fritz Schneider as VP Sales
Novascarpa Group LLC, which distributes the Joya footwear brand, hired Fritz Schneider to the position of vice president of sales. Campbell White will continue to serve as national sales director…
Bearpaw Hires CFO, Wayne Cottrell to Focus on COO Duties
Bearpaw Footwear announced that in accordance with plans for expansion and growth in the coming months, Bob Krieger has been hired as the company's new chief financial officer…
Li and Fung H1 Profits Decline Despite Strong Revenue Gains
Li & Fung Limited posted strong revenue growth for the first six months of 2011, with revenues growing 33 percent to $8.80 billion. The Group reported profit attributable to shareholders of $236 million, a decrease of $15 billion over the same period in 2
Finish Line Releases Mobile App for Apple and Android
Finish Line has launched the latest addition to its advanced mobile commerce platform—a new app available for Apple and Android devices…
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