The Outdoor Hardgoods business surged in October, as harried consumers snapped up Battery Lanterns, Flashlights, Stoves, Coolers, Water Bottles and more just before and in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Outdoor companies also donated many items — not c
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Adidas NEO Label Signs Selena Gomez As New Style Icon
Adidas' NEO label has signed Selena Gomez as its new style icon and guest designer. The three-year partnership runs through the end of 2015…
Sequential Brands Group Names Yehuda Shmidman CEO
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., the parent of William Rast, People's Liberation and DVS Action Sports, announced that Yehuda Shmidman has joined the company as its CEO. He was COO at Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Colin Dyne has resigned effective immediate
Brown Shoe Co. Lifts FY Guidance After Healthy Q3
Brown Shoe Company, Inc., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported sales inched up 2.6 percent in the third quarter to $732.2 million from $713.8 million a year earlier. Famous Footwear's comps were up 6.8 percent. Excluding exited brands, net sales w
SandP rates Bass Pro Group’s Term Loan ‘BB-‘
Bass Pro Group LLC is proposing to issue a $900 million term loan B due 2019. Standard & Poors said it is assigning its 'BB-' issue-level rating on the term loan, with a recovery rating of '3'.
Outdoor Retailer Selects Project OR Contestants
Outdoor Retailer has selected student designers from state universities across the country to participate in Project OR – Cycle 10…
SIA Snow Show Attendees Again Offered 2-for-1 Lift Tickets by Colorado Resorts
For the fourth year running, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) are partnering-up to give 2013 SIA Snow Show attendees the chance to “Ski/Snowboard the Best of Colorado” with free or 2-for-1 lift ticket v
Foot Locker’s Q3 Profits Soar on Double-Digit Revenue Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported net profits vaulted 60.6 percent in the third quarter, to $106 million, or 69 cents per share, compared with $66 million, or 43 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 9.3 percent, to $1.52 billion this year. Comparable-store sales
Spy-Branded Eyewear Sales Up 17 Percent in Third Quarter
Spy Inc. reported net sales increased by $700,000, or 8 percent, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, as its reinvigorated line of Spy-branded sunglasses and goggles racked up double-digit growth despite the tough sell-in environment for
VF Corp. Eyes Opening More Full-Price Timberland Stores
VF Corp. is contemplating opening more full-price Timberland stores in the United States to coincide with the brand’s apparel re-launch next fall, CFO Bob Shearer told analysts at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference last week…
Outdoor Retailer Opens Nominations for Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Nominations for the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by adidas Outdoor are now open, creating an opportunity to recognize and champion individuals, groups and companies whose efforts are above and beyond in inspiring and encouraging other
EB Brands appoints Steven Brigham Chief Executive Officer
EB Brands appointed Steven Brigham as CEO. Brigham will succeed David Mauer who is assuming the position of non-executive chairman of EB Brands after a decade of leading the company as CEO…
Ohio State Partners with J. America and Fanatics
The Ohio State University announced that J. America and Fanatics, Inc. have been named the university’s licensed apparel and retail partners. The 10-year agreement guarantees $97 million over the term to help fund scholarships…
Core Concepts Hire New Director of Sales, Adds Reps
Core Concepts has hired a new director of sales and regional sales reps in two territories…
Deloitte: Smartphone Shoppers to Spend 72 Percent More During Holidays
Smartphones may be among retailers' strongest allies this holiday season, according to Deloitte's annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends. But it is also requiring sales associates to be better informed and more autonomo
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