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Adidas Outdoor Grew at Double-Digit Rate in 2011
Adidas Group said its sales of products in the outdoor category grew at double-digit rates in both its Wholesale and Retail business units in 2011, but declined to put a number to Adidas Outdoor sales in its annual report…
Headsweats Sponsors NBC Coverage of Epic Cycle Series
Headsweats secured an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Network to sponsor coverage of the Epic Cycle series beginning this week with Paris-Nice and culminating with the 2012 Tour de France…
The Buckle’s Comps Rise Nearly 15 Percent in February
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 25, increased 14.8 percent, while net sales for the period increased 17.4 percent to $86.7 million…
Wigwam Partners with Competitor Group for 2012
Wigwam, the performance sock company, announced a new partnership with the The Competitor Group (CGI) involving the Rock n' Roll Marathon Series…
Affliction Holdings Recapitalized by Investor Group
Affliction Holdings, LLC, together with its affiliated brands and companies has been recapitalized by an investor group led by New Evolution Ventures, LLC (NeV) and Bob Meers, previously the CEO of Reebok and Lululemon Athletica. In a simultaneous closing
Zumiez’s Comps Jump 14 Percent in February
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012 increased 23.0 percent to $40.2 million, compared to $32.7 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increase
Brute Wrestling Launches New Footwear Line
Brute Wrestling officially announced their return as a major manufacturer and supplier of wrestling footwear. The initial footwear launch will include the Inception and Xplode, which solidifies Brute as a wrestling company that provides head-to-toe needs.
SGMA Names Ron Rosenbaum as SVP, Marketing and Business Development
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) appointed Ron Rosenbaum to its management team. As SGMA’s senior vice president of marketing & business development, Rosenbaum will provide direction and oversight to marketing, fundraising, membe
TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…
Native and Costa Power A.T. Cross Sales in Q4
A.T. Cross Company said sales at its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native sunglass brands, reached $12.8 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2011, a 12.0 percent increase compared to last year. COG sales grew 19.8 percent to
TJX Q4 Profit Rises 42 Percent
The TJX Companies, Inc. said that for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, net sales were $6.7 billion, a 6 percent increase over the prior year. Consolidated comparable store sales for the quarter increased 7 percent over the prior year…
Peak Sports to Open First U.S. Store
Peak Sport, a branded sports products company located in China and primarily engaged in designing, manufacturing and distributing sport products including footwear, apparel and accessories, opened its first store in the United States. The store is located
Exceed Company Replaced Independent Director
Exceed Company Ltd., the owner and operator of China's Xidelong sportswear brand, announced its board of directors appointed Dr. Yea-Mow Chen as an independent non-executive director, effective Feb. 4, 2012, while William Sharp, a member of the Board
Amazon Seeking Tax Holiday for Jobs Deal in New Jersey
Amazon.com is now in talks to open two warehouses in New Jersey in exchange for a 22-month sales-tax holiday. The deal follows the same play book Amazon has used in Indiana, California, Tennessee and South Carolina, where it has agreed to…
Crocs Licenses Brand to Expand Beyond Footwear
Crocs, Inc. has begun licensing its brand to expand beyond footwear. The company has signed licensing agreements with key global and regional manufacturers for products ranging from apparel to sunglasses and other accessories…
