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EBay’s Q3 Revenues Grow 12 Percent

Ebay reported that revenue for the third quarter increased 12 percent to $4.4 billion, compared to the same period in 2013. GAAP earnings of $673 million or $0.54 per diluted share, and Non-GAAP earnings of $848 million or $0.68 per diluted share, were dr

Zumiez’s September Comps Rise 6.6 percent

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Oct. 4, 2014 increased 12.5 percent to $66.3 million, compared to $58.9 million for the five-week period ended Oct. 5, 2013. The company's comparable sales increased 6.6 percen

Flight 23 to Open in Chicago

Flight 23, a partnership between Foot Locker's Footaction chain and Nike's Jordan brand that sells only Jordan merchandise, plans to open a 36,000-square-foot retail store in Chicago…

Adidas Group Appoints Chief HR Officer

The Adidas Group has appointed English-born Karen Parkin as chief HR officer, effective Nov. 1, 2014. Currently, Parkin is responsible for the global supply chain function within the Adidas Group. Jan Brecht, chief information officer of the Adidas Group,

Lipsey’s Hires Marketing Manager

Lipsey's, a national firearms distributor, announces the addition of Rob Abruzzino as marketing manager, to the Lipsey's management team…

HanesBrands Completes Day of Caring

About 400 Hanes employees participated in the company's annual Day of Caring, culminating the company's annual United Way campaign…

Westcomb Launches Ambassador Search Along With Redesigned Website

Westcomb is seeking those with a passion for the outdoor experience to fill a roster of adventurers to join the brand’s expanding ambassador team. The ambassador search is launching simultaneously with an entirely redesigned website and e-commerce p

Bass Pro Sets Opening for Tacoma

Bass Pro Shops set the grand opening festivities for its Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Tacoma, WA, the company’s first store in the Pacific Northwest, kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. The event features an all-star cast of celebrities from

VF Corp’s CFO Robert Shearer to Retire in March, 2015

VF Corporation Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Robert K. Shearer will retire in March 2015, after 28 years with the company. VF named Scott A. Roe, 49, currently Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, to succeed Shearer

OIA Releases Two More Sustainability Tools

Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group (OIA SWG) launched two new tools to help companies proactively manage supply chain and sourcing practices…

Adidas Plans $2 Billion Stock Buyback

Adidas AG resolved plans to return up to €1.5 billion ($2 bn) in total to Adidas AG shareholders over the next 3 years, primarily through stock buybacks. In addition, Adidas AG confirms its stated commitment to pay an annual dividend to shareholder

Columbia Sportswear Hires Manufacturing and Marketing Execs

Columbia Sportswear Co. has appointed outsiders to fill two new global management positions. Steve Woodside has joined the company as its first vice president of global manufacturing from Hong Kong, where he served as vice president of global footwear for

SIA/POW Premier Jeremy Jones’ Film Higher

SnowSports Industries America along with Protect Our Winters (POW) on Sept. 19 gathered Portland, OR-based media and snow sports industry leaders to mix, mingle and learn about snow-related topics from both organizations before the Portland premier of Jer