Impacted by the harsh winter weather that extended into many parts of the country into February and March, delays related to a West Coast port dispute, and general softness in consumer spending, several department stores last week reported disappointing f
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Macy’s Q1 Earnings Dip
Macy’s, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings slid 13.8 percent. Same-store sales dipped 0.1 percent, lower than planned due to delays caused by the West Coast port slowdown, extreme winter weather and lower international tourist spending…
SIA Installs New Directors, Raises Membership Dues
The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) board installed new directors at its annual spring meeting in San Francisco May 3-6, when it also approved the association's first increase in membership dues since 1984 and heard updates on consumer research,
Risk Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Zoggs
Risk Capital Partners (RCP) has bought a majority stake in Zoggs, the global swimming products brand. RCP will support the existing management team led by Mark Hammersley…
Champion Relaunches Website
HanesBrands partnered with Elevate Studios to relaunch the the Champion athletic website by “introducing fresh content that speaks to the long-standing heritage of the brand and its cutting-edge technology and on-trend fabric innovations.”…
Outdoor Retailer to Solicit Donations for Youth Outreach Programs
Outdoor Retailer attendees will be able to make donations to help pay for grassroots programs that get kids outdoors when they register for show badges under a new partnership with The Outdoor Foundation…
Fitsok Announces Sponsorship of Grandma’s Marathon
Fitsok, makers of high performance technical socks for runners, announced their official sponsorship of the Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, MN. Grandma’s Marathon is the 16th largest marathon in the U.S…
Converse Officially Opens World Headquarters and Debuts Flagship Store
Converse Inc. announced the grand opening of its new world headquarters on Boston’s Lovejoy Wharf and the opening of the its sixth inline retail store in the U.S. on Friday, May 15. The 214,000-square-foot headquarters, located at 160 North Washingt
Democrats Yield in Senate Trade Deal
Senate leaders reached an agreement Wednesday to revive a bill that would provide fast-track trade-negotiation powers to President Barack Obama, one day after Democrats blocked the measure…
Late NHL Player Montador Suffered from CTE
Former NHL player Steve Montador had “widespread presence” of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his death three months ago, according to a brain study released Tuesday by his estate's law firm. The news follows a judge's ruli
Lululemon Announces Departure of EVP, Global Retail
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced the resignation of Delaney Schweitzer, executive vice president, global retail, effective May 29. Schweitzer began her career at Lululemon in 2002…
Kering Appoints CEO of Action Sports Brands
Kering, the parent of Puma, Volcom, Cobra, Electric and Tretorn, appointed Todd Hymel to the newly created position of CEO of Action Sports Brands, effective July 1. He will be based in Costa Mesa, CA…
Surftech Adds Board of Directors
Surf Technicians LLC (Surftech), which makes and distributes surf and standup paddle boards, appointed Bob Rief, Trent Pedersen and David Uri to its board of directors during the first quarter of 2015…
Kent International Enters Licensing Agreement with Margaritaville
Kent International signed a three-year agreement to license the Margaritaville, LandShark, and It’s 5 o’Clock Somewhere brands owned by Jimmy Buffet for a new line of co-branded adult and children’s bicycles, helmets and baskets…
Fitbit Partners with Strava
Fitbit, Inc. has partnered with Strava to link their platforms. The integration lets users sync seamlessly between both Fitbit and Strava apps…
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