Brian Dani founded Ski-N-Stuff in Mission Viejo, CA, in 1989 after a wrist injury sidelined a career in construction. The store—which relocated five years ago under a new name, CBS (California Board Shop) Boardshop, in Lake Forest—has since become the le
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At WSA, Silence Was Not Golden
The recently concluded WSA show highlighted some major footwear trends for Spring 2009.
Converse One Line Expanded at Target
The Converse One Star collection is being expanded at Target Stores this Fall season, and now covers denim, knit dresses, sweaters, graphic tees and outerwear, as well as new vintage-inspired accessories, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily.
Reebok Hockey Partners with NHL Premiere Series
Reebok Hockey announced its partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2008 NHL Premiere Series in Stockholm, Sweden and Prague, Czech Republic taking place on October 4th and 5th. Under this partnership, Reebok will be a category exclusive
Genesco’s Q2 Comps Climb 4%; Raises FY09 EPS Outlook
Genesco reported net sales for the second quarter increased by 8% to $353 million from $328 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 4%. Excluding special items, continuing earnings were $3.6 million, or 18 cents per share, in the quarter agai
Lacrosse Unlimited to Host Free Lacrosse Clinics
Lacrosse Unlimited (LU), the Long Island lacrosse retailer, and lacrosse performance brand STX will host two free youth lacrosse clinics for boys led by Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player Kyle Harrison. The first clinic will be hosted by LU's Babylon
DSW’s Q2 Profits Soar on Improved Margins
DSW Inc. reported second quarter earnings jumped 69% to $11.0 million, or 25 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 15 cents, a year earlier. Revenues inched ahead 2.4% to $357.2 million from $348.7 million. Same store sales decreased 6.9% for the comparabl
Sports Basement Renews Lease
Sports Basement has renewed its 93,500-square-foot lease for five years at Presidio National Park Center in San Francisco, according to the commercial real estate website, costar.com. The retailer has occupied the building at 610 Mason St. since 2003…
Street Surfing Hires PR Firm
Street Surfing, a sporting goods product and lifestyle company that manufactures and distributes The Wave, has appointed L2 Communications to provide public relations and marketing services. Stated Luis Calderin, director or marketing, Street Surfing, “Pa
LaCrosse Footwear Wins $3.2M Military Contract
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. announced that its Danner subsidiary received a $3.2 million delivery order as part of a new contract granted by the Department of Defense for the Danner Marine Temperate boot. As per the awarded contract, Danner would deliver the
Dick’s/GSI Renew Contract
GSI Commerce Inc. and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. announced that they have signed a new 15-year contract. Sales through dickssportinggoods.com have grow more than 10 times since the beginning of Dick's relationship with GSI in 2001…
Coleman Goes Online to Drive Kids Outdoors
The Coleman Co. is encouraging elementary and middle school teachers to include its Coleman 50 States in 50 Days Challenge into their curricula this fall. Starting Sept. 1, kids can log on to a site to track adventurer Mike Haugen as he travels to the tal
LaCrosse, Danner Supply Boots to Marines
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said today that its Danner subsidiary received a $3.2 million delivery order as part of a new contract awarded by the Department of Defense for the Danner Marine Temperate boot. As part of the awarded contract, Danner will deliver
Consumer Confidence Builds in August
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index made further gains in August. The index suggest that the economy remains stuck in neutral, but may show signs of improvement by early next year. The Expectations Index suggests better times may be ahead, alth
7EYE, WWA Join Forces to Promote Preservation
7EYE, a performance eyewear brand in motorcycle, optical, outdoor and snowsports categories, has partnered with the Winter Wildlands Alliance, a non-profit organization located in Boise, Idaho. The partnership will serve to promote the preservation of win
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