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…
Category: Sports/Fitness
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…
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…
High Peak USA Touts New Technology
Recognizing that packing and adjusting a backpack for long hikes is not an exact science, High Peak USA is introducing Micro Flex Vario Technology to create the first pack with a harness system that can be easily lengthened or shortened on the trail with
Holiday Spending Forecast to Grow 3-3.5%
The International Council for Shopping Centers (ICSC) is forecasting that the 2010 holiday shopping season (Nov.-Dec.) will increase between 3% and 3.5% over the same period last year, making it the largest increase since 2006 (+4.4 percent). The ICSC pro
Benchmade Knife Acquires Lone Wolf Knives
Benchmade Knife Company, based in Oregon City, OR, acquired Wilsonville, OR-based Lone Wolf Knives, Inc…
Shoe Carnival Sees Boost from New Brands
Shoe Carnival is getting better product from both Nike, its largest vendor representing 24% of sales, and Skechers, its second largest representing 12% of sales, as both put a bigger emphasis on the family footwear channel…
Fila Korea Goes Public
Fila Korea Ltd., which in March 2007 purchased the Fila brand from Sports Brands International Ltd., last week had the second-best debut this year on South Korea's Kospi stock index…
House Approves Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) by a vote of 349 -78 last week, increasing pressure on China to hasten the appreciation of its currency…
Report: Industry Needs New Approach to Lure Young Insiders Outdoors
Outdoor brands and retailers that want to lure more kids outdoors could start by emphasizing the more social aspects of outdoor recreation rather than highlighting the accomplishments of extreme and ultra-fit athletes, according to a report released last
3M Adds to Specialty Portfolio with Acquisition of Ross Reels
3M Co., a multi-national conglomerate corporation that owns brands such as Scotch, Nexcare and Ace, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Outdoor Sports Specialties, a Colorado-based specialty manufacturer of fly fishing equipment and accessor
Antigua to Clothe U.S. Sloheim Team
The Antigua Group, Inc. has been named the official apparel licensee for the 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup Team. Antigua will outfit the 12-player U.S. Team in custom-designed Antigua shirts, pants and skirts during all seven days of the 2011 Solheim Cup, to be
Legislation to Improve Federal Marine Fisheries Management Gains House Support
Support is reportedly growing for legislation to address the crisis in federal marine fisheries management as a House version of the Fishery Conservation Transition Act was introduced by Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Dan
BDO Survey: More Optimism Among Major Retailers
Major U.S. retailers are entering the holiday shopping season with much more optimism, according to the latest BDO USA, LLP Retail Compass Survey of CFOs. The survey found a much lower percentage of CFOs expect negative comps. CFOs are split over whether
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal