MTB Would Lower Tariffs On Many Ball Sports Items
The draft 144-page Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) posted July 7 on the House Ways & Means Committee's would suspend duties on volleyballs, leather basketballs, golf bag bodies, rubber basketballs and basketballs of other materials, according to the
Beck Named CEO of Hilco Consumer Capital.
Hilco Trading, LLC appointed Mitchell C. Berk as CEO of Hilco Consumer Capital…
Ecco USA Appoints President
Ecco USA appointed Dave Quel to the role of president. Quel assumed the role of acting president in March after Ecco USA's President and CEO Tom Nelson announced plans to retire, effective June 1…
Pelican International Names VP of Sales and Marketing
Pelican International Inc., the Canadian maker of kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and fishing boats, hired Mark Donovan as vice president of sales & marketing…
Easton Sports Hires Branding Agency
Easton Sports has selected Agency 215 as its branding agency to generate national awareness and excitement for the brand and its sports equipment…
Rebound in Container Imports Expected to Slow
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to be up 16% in July compared with the same month a year ago, but double-digit increases seen in recent months should taper offer this fall as retailers cautiously manage t
Adidas Tops World Cup Buzz
Last month, Nielsen reported that Nike “ambushed” its way into the World Cup conversation by producing a popular soccer-themed ad that spread virally across the online community. The company's efforts in the days and weeks leading up to the World Cu
Tariff Bill Would Provide Less Duty Relief for Outdoor Footwear
Outdoor footwear retailers and vendors got mixed news Thursday when the House Ways & Means Committee posted a Miscellaneous Tariff Bill that would restore duty relief on trail runners and other outdoor products retroactive to Jan. 1, 2010, but at higher r
Former Lady Foot Locker CEO to Head Lane Bryant Outlet
Charming Shoppes, Inc. appointed Marla C. Anderson as the president of its Lane Bryant Outlet business, effective July 12, 2010. Most recently, she was the president and chief executive officer of Lady Foot Locker from 2005 through early 2010…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Cuts 2Q Earnings View On Soft Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. cut its second-quarter earnings guidance as it posted a surprise 0.5% drop in same-store sales. The regional sporting-goods retailer now expects earnings of 20 cents to 23 cents a share, compared with May's view of 24 cents
Forest Service Catalogues Benefits from Recreation Use
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the release of a report showing the economic importance of America's National Forests and Grasslands to rural communities across the country…
Spyder Promotes Ellen Welley to Director of U.S. Sales
In a move designed to promote streamlined communication and ultimate dealer service, Spyder has promoted Ellen Welley to Director of US Sales and is realigning internal sales department positions. In her new role, Welley will oversee all US accounts and m
TJX June Comps Increase 3%
The TJX Companies, Inc. showed sales for the five-week period ended July 3, 2010, were $2.0 billion, up 7% over the $1.8 billion achieved during the five-week period ended July 4, 2009…
Ross’ June Comps Rise 5%
Ross Stores, Inc. today reported that sales increased 9% to $725 million for the five weeks ended July 3, 2010, up from $666 million for the five weeks ended July 4, 2009…
Department Stores See Strong June Sales Gains
Several department stores, including Macy's, Kohl's and J.C. Penney, and a few teen chains delivered robust June sales, overshadowing some lackluster results from some of the general merchandisers including Target and Costco. Sales had been expe
