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Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 11.7 Percent in January
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.80 billion for the five weeks ended Feb. 2, 2013, an increase of 34.6 percent compared with total sales of $1.34 billion in the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012. On a same-store basis, sales were up 11.7 percent
Columbia Sportswear Earns Q4 Profit Despite Lower Sales
Columbia Sportswear Company reported an 8 percent increase in net income on a 5 percent decline in net sales for fourth quarter 2012 compared to fourth quarter 2011. Full year 2012 net income declined 3 percent on a 1 percent decline in net sales compared
Sean John Announces New Footwear License Agreement
Sean John will launch a new casual and athletic footwear line for the Fall 2013 season in collaboration with 2 Feet Productions. The Fall 2013 Sean John footwear collection includes men's and children's casual, sport, and athletic styles…
Ducks Unlimited Hits Conservation Milestone
Ducks Unlimited (DU) has reached a conservation milestone with more than 13 million acres of habitat conserved in North America. The groundbreaking number is a cumulative accomplishment of the millions of DU members, as well as volunteers and partners, wh
Chaco Partners with American Camp Association
Reinforcing its commitment to inspiring a lifetime of adventure, Chaco has partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA) as its official footwear supplier.
Ride Snowboards, Klipsch Parnter to Extend Reach
Ride Snowboards announced a strategic partnership with Klipsch, a leading global speaker manufacturer. The Klipsch brand—specifically its headphones—will be featured within select Ride marketing channels to enhance and extend the reach of current marketin
OIWC Releases 2013 Education Series Schedule
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) has announced its Education Series schedule for 2013, which will primarily focus on mentoring. Hosted at REI stores around the country and sponsored for a second year by adidas Outdoor and W.L. Gore, the E
Amer Sports Sees 8 Percent Q4 Revenue Gain
Amer Sports Corp. reported fourth-quarter revenues rose 8 percent in local currencies with strong broad-based growth across the business areas. The gains in local currencies were led by its Fitness division, up 17 percent; followed by Ball Sports, 13 perc
Vans Welcomes Pat Moore To Global Snow Team
Vans added snowboarder Pat Moore to the global Vans Snow Team. Moore joined the Vans team and friends for a chest-deep powder trip to Silverton to celebrate Vans’ 20 years in snow earlier this week…
Under Armour Revenues Grow 25 Percent in Fourth Quarter
Under Armour, Inc. reported net revenues increased 25 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2012 to $506 million compared with net revenues of $403 million in the prior year's period. Apparel revenue rose 25 percent while footwear revenue rose
Retail Voodoo Hires Ron Menconi
Retail Voodoo, the brand, packaging and in-store creative agency for outdoor and sporting good manufactures and retailers based in Seattle, WA, has hired Ron Menconi as brand guide…
Bushnell Honored with 2013 Cabela Lifetime Business Achievement Award
Bushnell Outdoor Products was recognized by the U.S. Sportmen's Alliance (USSA) with the 2013 Cabela Lifetime Business Achievement Award. Bushnell received the award last week during the 35th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show
Warrior Sports Wins Hockey Supplier of Year Award
Warrior Sports was awarded the Source for Sports 2012 Hockey Supplier of the Year Award, presented at their Annual Hockey Buying Show…
Survey: More Than 179 Million Will Watch Super Bowl
According to a new survey by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, more than 179.1 million people will watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 3, the most in the survey’s nine-year history and up from an estimated 172.5 million last year…
REI Announces Vendor Partner Awards
REI announced its 2012 Vendor Partner of the Year award recipients during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show. Brooks was presented with the annual “Vendor Partner of the Year” award, while Thule, PrAna and Osprey Packs were named di
