Bushnell Outdoor Products, the maker of sports optics, outdoor accessories and premium eyewear, announced the creation of the Bushnell Eyewear Division, a new segment of the company that will oversee the Bollé, Bollé Safety, Cébé and Serengeti eyewear bra
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SGMA Congratulates Abby Wambach/U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
The SGMA congratulated Abby Wambach, a 2009 SGMA National Health Through Fitness Day Participant, and all her teammates on the U.S. Women's World Cup team for their determination and tenacity to pull off an extraordinary defeat over Brazil Sunday in
New Hampshire Shop Owner Accused of Selling Unlicensed T-shirts
The owner of a Shirt Mania in Hampton, NH has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sold unlicensed clothing products, including those bearing the logos of professional sports teams…
Macy’s Ups Q2 Forecast on June Comps Growth
Macy's, Inc. again raised its guidance after reporting same-store sales rose a higher-than-expected 6.7 percent in June. The company now expects same-store sales to rise by approximately 6 percent in the second quarter, which would translate to same-
Kohl’s Comps Surge 9.2 Percent in June
Kohl's Corp. said that for the five-week month ended July 2, 2011 total sales increased 9.2 percent and comparable store sales increased 7.5 percent over the five-week month ended July 3, 2010…
Nordstrom’s June Comps Rise 7.9 Percent
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 7.9 percent increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 compared with the five-week period ended July 3, 2010. Preliminary total retail sales of $927 million for June 2011 increased 12.8 percent comp
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 10.8 Percent in June
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 10.8 percent from the five-weeks ended July 3, 2010…
Stage Stores Reports 1.8 Percent Increase in Comps
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week June period ended July 2, 2011 increased 3.4 percent to $134 million from $129 million in the prior year five week period ended July 3, 2010. Comparable store sales for the month increased
Dillard’s June Comps Increase 6 Percent
Dillard's, Inc. announced that sales for the five weeks ended July 2, 2011 were $531.4 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010 of $506.4 million. Total sales increased 5 percent. Comparable store sales increased 6 percent for
Mammut Acquires Snowpulse
Mammut has acquired 100% ownership of Snowpulse, a fellow Swiss company that makes one of Europe's leading air bags for surviving avalanches. Founders and former owners of Snowpulse SA, Yan Berchten, CEO, and Pierre Yves Guernier, CTO, will become em
Sports Direct Buys Fashion Firms
Sports Direct International, the sporting goods chain based in the United Kingdom, has acquired a majority shareholding in fashion brands USC and Cruise Clothing…
IOC Adds Three More Snowsports to 2014 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee's decision Monday to add slopestyle skiing, slopestyle snowboarding and snowboarding parallel slalom to the Olympic Winter Games in 2014 brings to nine the total of new medal events/genders added by the IOC this ye
Respect Your Universe Adds VP of Sales
Respect Your Universe, a mixed martial arts-inspired performance apparel and equipment company, has tapped Kevin Hyland to the position of VP of Sales, effective July 18, 2011…
University of Georgia Licensing New Anti-microbial Technology
A University of Georgia researcher has invented a new technology that can inexpensively render natural and synthetic athletic apparel permanently germ-free. The technology can be applied during the manufacturing process or at home, and it doesn’t co
L.L.Bean Launches Mobile Commerce Site
L.L.Bean debuted its first optimized mobile commerce website. The new L.L.Bean m-commerce site works with smartphones such as the iPhone, Blackberry and Android…
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