Lululemon’s Q2 Earnings More Than Double on 31% Comp Gain
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported revenue jumped 55.8% in the second quater, to $152.2 million from $97.7 million in the year-ago period. Comparable-store sales increased by 31% on a constant-dollar basis. Profits more than doubled to $41.4 million, or 58
Dermatone Sold to Beaumont Products
Beaumont Products, Inc. has acquired Dermatone Laboratories, the sunscreen maker. Terms were not disclosed…
Sports Supply Acquires Pal’s Sports Center
Sports Supply Group has acquired Pal's Sports Center of Elmira, NY. Terms were not disclosed…
Kiwi Shoe Launches National Ad Campaign
KIWI Shoe Care, part of Sara Lee Corp., launched its new national consumer advertising campaign designed to educate consumers on how to care for their shoes with a back-to-basics approach…
Patagonia Opens Second Retail Store in Hawaii
Patagonia opened its second Hawaiian retail store in Honolulu's Ward Centers, representing the company's 27th store…
Seasonal Hiring Likely to Rebound on Brighter Retail Outlook
Major retailers are decidedly more upbeat going into this year's holiday season than they were a year ago, according to a survey released by Hay Group, a global management consultancy. While that will mean more seasonal hiring, high unemployment rate
Reef Names Jeff Moore President
VF Corp named Jeff Moore president of its Reef brand. Moore joined VF in 2005, most recently serving as vice president of sales – Americas for Vans, with responsibility for the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Latin America…
U.S. Bike Route System Workshop Set for Monday
The Adventure Cycling Association will co-host a workshop on how to implement U.S. Bike Routes during the Pro Walk Pro Bike conference in Chattanooga, TN Monday, Sept. 13. The workshop is aimed at helping transportation professionals, volunteers and anyon
REI Issues Annual Environmental Report
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), released its fourth annual stewardship report, which details the company’s progress to address its operational environmental impact, efforts to introduce people to nature and protect outdoor spaces, and performanc
Amer Sports to Accelerate Growth in Apparel/Footwear
Amer Sports said that under a revised long-term strategy, it will emphasize faster growth in apparel and footwear (softgoods) categories. It also plans to expand its own retail stores and e-commerce efforts. The parent of Salomon, Wilson, Precor, Atomic,
RECALL: Simms Wading Staffs
Simms Fishing Products, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is recalling approximately 3,000 Wading Staffs…
Cybex to Supply Troon Golf Courses
Cybex International Inc. has reached an agreement to supply exercise equipment to some of the more than 200 luxury golf courses operated by Troon Golf of Arizona…
Sportsman and Ski Haus Buys Four Tri-State Stores
Sportsman & Ski Haus will take ownership of all four Tri-State Distributors stores located in Moscow, ID; Moses Lake, WA; Coeur d' Alene, ID; and Lewiston, ID effective Oct. 1. Tri-State President Gerard Connelly said he sold the retail businesses bu
Phiten Signs Endorsement Deal with Matt Hasselbeck
Phiten has made Matt Hasselbeck of the Seattle Seahawks the first professional football player to endorse Phiten branded sports accessories and personal care lines…
Genesco Acquires Anaconda Sports
Anaconda Sports, one of the largest team dealers in the east coast, just became the latest dealer to be swallowed up by Genesco Inc. Terms were not disclosed. Said Hat World's President Kenneth Kocher, “The addition of Anaconda Sports is the latest e
