A lukewarm start to the back-to-school season led to underwhelming growth for August retail, but it would appear anxious retailers can exhale a bit after a surprisingly solid September marked the return of stronger BTS sales as young consumers wait until
Category: Sports/Fitness
Schutt Sports Details Cash Flow Projections in Court Filing
Schutt Sports, which filed for Chapter 11 protection on Sept. 6, expects to have a cash flow of $10.7 million for the 10 weeks ended Nov. 12, according to documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware…
Wolverine World Wide Raises Fiscal Year Profit View on Hefty Backlog Gains
Wolverine World Wide raised its full-year earnings outlook for the third time this year after posting better-than-expected third-quarter profits and burly double-digit backlog growth…
Billabong Deal Boosts Retail Presence in Australasia Region
Similar to the company’s recent acquisition of West 49 in Canada, Billabong reached an agreement to acquire Australian retail assets from the General Pants Group and associated parties for an undisclosed price…
Second Skin Garment Names Western Canadian Sales Manager
Second Skin Garment Company, parent company of the Second Skin and Hollas brands of golf apparel, announced that Rick Griffiths has joined the company as Western Canadian sales manager…
Wheaties Box to Feature Ford Ironman Champion
Wheaties will feature the champion of the Ford Ironman World Championship on its box for the first time in coming months as part of a campaign to position its Wheaties Fuel cereal as a key component of any sports nutrition diet…
FTC Proposes Revisions to Green Guides
Proposed revisions to the Federal Trade Commission's Green Guides cautions marketers not to make blanket, general claims that a product is “environmentally friendly” or “eco-friendly” because such claims raise expectations tha
Federal Grant to Help Nicaraguan Apparel Sector
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $2 million grant to the International Labor Organization in a bid to improve labor conditions in the Nicaraguan garment sector. The grant marks an expansion of the Better Work program pioneered in Cambodia ten ye
Saks Up 6.5% in September Comps
Saks Incorporated said that owned sales totaled $256.4 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 2, 2010 compared to $242.2 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 3, 2009, a 5.9% increase…
Silstar Appoints New Vice President Of Sales
Silstar Corporation of America, parent company of Pinnacle Fishing, has appointed Adrian Dare as its new Vice President of Sales…
Rockport Launches New Ad Campaign
The Rockport Company introduced its newest global marketing campaigns for the Fall 2010 season, including “Hot Commute,” which will break in over 30 countries worldwide this week as well as a partnership with NBC's “The Apprentice” for an integrated
Kids Foot Locker Introduces Glow-in-the-Dark Shoes
Kids Foot Locker is offering a variety of glow-in-the-dark footwear aimed at the Halloween holiday. Items include the Nike Air Max 95 in several “glow” colors. Converse All Star Hi Glow are available in pink or green..
Nordstrom Shows 7.5% Rise in September Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. experienced a 7.5% increase in same-store sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 2, 2010 compared with the five-week period ended Oct. 3, 2009…
SUFFER to Become Fully Reporting Bulletin Board Company
SUFFER Apparel, the MMA brand, announced the company has begun the process to become a fully reporting Bulletin Board Company…
RILA Applauds DOJ Action Against Credit Card Practices
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded the U.S. Department of Justice's move to reach a settlement with Visa and MasterCard and open a case against American Express regarding networks' anti-competitive practices…
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