Shoppers are more likely to return to websites and shop in physical stores of retailers that provide complete product information online, according to a new study conducted for WebCollage. Additionally, the study indicates that retailers that do not prov
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Blacks Leisure CEO to Step Down
Blacks Leisure, the United Kingdom outdoor chain, announced its chief executive Russell Hardy will step down “by mutual agreement.” It also announced it had appointed advisers to carry out a review of its strategic options for boardwear chain Freespirit..
Ellen Brown Joins Isis
Isis appointed Ellen Brown as independent sales representative for its Rocky Mountain regional territory. She joined the team on May 15. She replaces former representative, Polly Tucker…
Baum’s Sporting Goods Bows Fifth Location
Baum's Sporting Goods, has opened their 5th store in Peoria Arizona, as of June 5th. Baum's is the nations largest baseball/softball retail/team specialty dealer and has been in business for over 23 years. With the addition of the new store in P
Bon-Ton May Comps Get a Boost from Carson’s
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. reported that total sales for the four weeks ended June 2, 2007 increased 1.0%, to $234.7 million, compared to $232.3 million for the prior year period. Bon-Ton and Carson's combined comparable store sales for the four weeks
Macy’s to Install Solar Power Systems in 26 California Stores
Macy’s will install solar power systems and significantly reduce energy consumption in 26 stores throughout California in partnership with SunPower Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency, commercially available solar cells, so
NRF Sees Nation’s Ports on Record Pace for August
Traffic at the nation’s major retail container ports should reach a record high in August, then drop off slightly in September before hitting the year’s traditional peak in October, according to the most recent monthly Port Tracker report released by the
prAna Launches New Merchandising Contest
prAna is launching a new merchandising program to encourage retailers to design and build prAna-themed environments in their stores. This focus on merchandising is intended to maximize sales on the retail level, highlight best merchandising practices and
WYNIT Announces Second Annual Outdoor Show Photo Contest
WYNIT, Inc., the distributor of consumer electronics for the outdoor enthusiast, and Olympus Imaging America Inc., announced details for the second annual OR Summer Show Photo Contest, “Spirit of the Great Outdoors.” WYNIT and Olympus are sponsoring the c
Mazer Appointed Demo Marketing Chief
Alain Mazer, who was most recently vice president and director of global marketing at Hot Tuna (International), has joined Pacific Sunwear of California as marketing director of the Demo stores division…
Shareholder: Everlast buyout bid too low
An investment firm with a 2.3 percent stake in Everlast Worldwide Inc. said Monday it will vote against last week's $146 million buyout offer for the boxing equipment maker because it believes the price is too low…
Industry Dances Around New Acquisition Talk…
In a market environment that tends to see a new acquisition or merger deal each week, it now appears that the absence of a deal after some wild speculation now garners as much attention. It is interesting to note that while the stock market has been on a
More Execs Make Moves…
Payless’s EVP/COO was not the only key executive to move about last week as several sporting goods companies saw new faces in high level roles, while others saw old faces depart. Hibbett Sports, Inc. saw president Brian Priddy resign; Fila USA named Andr
Genesco Looks Forward to Anniversary of Negative Trends to Offset Urban Declines…
Genesco Inc. lived up to its lowered expectations for the first quarter as the negative impact of its urban stores overshadowed upside elsewhere. The Journeys Group again posted “solid sales growth” and the company is also reporting some solid performanc
ACI International Picks up Licenses for Original Penguin, Other PERY Brands…
Perry Ellis International entered into licensing agreements with ACI International, Inc. for four of its brands in footwear last week. ACI will take over design, manufacture and distribution duties for the Perry Ellis and Perry Ellis Portfolio brands as w
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