U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Exec to Address Bicycle Leadership Conference
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Chief Operating Officer John Frothingham will speak at the upcoming 2013 Bicycle Leadership Conference about how companies within the industry can work together to ensure that competitive cycling is free of performance enha
Nordstrom Turns in Impressive Fourth Quarter Comps
Nordstrom, Inc. reported that total company same-store sales increased 6.3 percent in the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2013 compared with the same period in fiscal 2011. Nordstrom same-store sales, which consist of the full-line and Direct businesses,
The Conservation Alliance Ads 10 New Members
The Conservation Alliance has added 10 new members since August, 2012, further strengthening the organization as conservation opportunities flourish throughout the United States and Canada…
Starter Brings Back Line Of NBA Jackets
G-III and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have teamed up to bring back the iconic line of NBA Starter Jackets with the unveiling of the new Starter x NBA collection. The Starter Jacket, made famous in the 1980's and 1990's, is a joint
Easton-Bell Sports Names Lee Chairman and CEO, Mayhew President and COO
Easton-Bell Sports, Inc., which owns the Easton, Bell, Riddell and Giro brands, appointed board member and former CEO and co-owner Terry Lee executive chairman and chief executive officer. Tim Mayhew, a managing director of Fenway Consulting Partners, LLC
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
Vans to Sponsor US Open of Surfing
Vans and International Management Group (IMG) officially announced a three-year partnership encompassing Vans’ title sponsorship of the US Open of Surfing. In September, Nike announced it was severing ties with the event, which has been around in va
Ross Stores Reports Same Store Gain of 4 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales for the five weeks ended Feb. 2 of $672 million, an increase of 39 percent over $483 million in sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012. Same store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 26 grew 4 percent on top of a 5 p
The Buckle’s Comps Down 2 Percent in January
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable-store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the five-week period ended Feb. 2 decreased 2 percent from comparable-store net sales for the five-week period ended Feb. 4, 2012.
Nordstrom’s Post 11.4 Percent Comps Growth in Janary
Nordstrom, Inc. reported an 11.4 percent increase in same-store sales for January…
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
