OIA Co-Hosts Trade Mission in Beijing
Outdoor Industry Association joined the U.S. Commercial Service in hosting several outdoor industry companies at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing for a trade mission that introduced American brands to China-based retailers, distributors and other representativ
Collective Brands’ Fourth-Quarter Revenues Climb 4%
Collective Brands, Inc., which owns Payless ShoeSource, Saucony and Sperry Top-Sider, slightly trimmed its fourth-quarter loss to $10.1 million, or 16 cents per share, from $10.9 million, or 17 cents, a year ago. Revenues increased 4.3% to $773.8 million
Zumiez February Comps Up 12.8%
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the four-week period ended Feb. 26, 2011 increased 18.3% to $32.7 million, compared to $27.6 million for the four-week period ended Feb. 27, 2010…
Eddie Bauer Taps Backbone for PR Services
Specialty retailer Eddie Bauer has appointed Backbone Media to develop and execute its media and outdoor industry public relations strategy…
Bon-Ton Partners with Australian Surfwear/Streetwear Brand Mambo
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., the northeast department store chain, announced the signing of a license and design agreement with Mambo Graphics PTY LTD for the exclusive launch of the Mambo brand in the United States…
Oberstar to Speak at 2011 Bicycle Leadership Conference
James Oberstar, the former Minnesota Congressman who was the cycling industry's prime patron on Capitol Hill until losing his seat in the 2010 election, will be a key panelist at the 2011 Bicycle Leadership Conference. Oberstar, who engineered a 50-f
Shock Doctor Signs San Diego Chargers’ Ryan Mathews as Endorser
Minneapolis-based Shock Doctor, the mouthguard specialist, signed a three-year endorsement contract with NFL San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews…
John Rae Named VP of RandD for Cleveland Golf/Srixon
Cleveland Golf/Srixon announced that, effective immediately, John Rae has been named vice president of research and development (R & D) for Cleveland Golf/Srixon – U.S.A…
IASC Hires Josh Friedberg as Executive Director
After an intensive search, the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) appointed 411 Video Magazine mastermind, Josh Friedberg to executive director…
Imperial Headwear and John Daly Introduce Blue Collar Golf Apparel Line
Imperial Headwear and professional golfer John Daly, through his association with Provident Merchandise Sourcing, announced the creation of the Blue Collar Golf apparel line…
Slidepad Technologies Hires SOAR Communications
Slidepad Technologies, maker of a revolutionary single-lever brake system, announced it has hired Salt Lake City-based SOAR Communications to help launch the company and its product to the bicycle industry…
Native and Costa Sunglass Sales Rise 22.2% in Q4
Sales of Costa and Native sunglasses rose 22.2% to $11.4 million in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 1, 2011, according to A.T. Cross Company, which owns the brands through its Cross Optical segment…
TJX Q4 Earnings Fall 15%
TJX Cos.' fourth-quarter profit fell 15% as charges related to closure of the A.J. Wright chain offset a bigger-than-expected increase in revenue at its other outlets…
Dillard’s Q4 Profits Climb 37.9%
Dillard's, Inc. reported net income in the fourth quarter of $109.6 million, or $1.75 a share, for the 13 weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011, compared to $79.5 million, or $1.08 a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 7% for the fourth quarter…
Under Armour Officially Signs Cam Newton
Under Armour announced a multi-year partnership with 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, the leader of the Auburn Tigers' BCS National Championship season. The signing had been rumored for weeks…
