Fleet Feet Sees 10% Comp Gain in 2009
Fleet Feet, Inc.'s revenues reached more than $96 million in sales in 2009 on a 10% comp store gain. The results were released an awards dinner on Tuesday at the franchisor's annual Winter Franchise Conference in New Orleans…
Macy’s Lundgren Named Chairman of NRF Board
The National Retail Federation today announced Terry J. Lundgren, Chairman, President and CEO of Macy’s, Inc., will serve as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, elected during NRF's 99th Annual Convention and Expo in New York City…
Gildan Evaluates Earthquake’s Effect on Supply Chain
Gildan Activewear Inc. is currently obtaining information to fully evaluate the impact of the Haiti earthquake on the operations and employees of its sub-contractors in the country…
Polartec, LLC and Unifi Announce Partnership
Polartec, LLC and Unifi, Inc. have annunced a new partnership introducing performance fabrics made with Repreve 100, which the companies say is made from 100% post-consumer waste (clear plastic water bottles)…
Urban Outfitters Turns to Europe, New Concepts for Growth in 2010 and Beyond
In its conference call with Cowan and Co. analysts, Urban Outfitters Inc. outlined several growth opportunities that it said would help the company build on record comp growth for Holiday ’09…
The Buckle Looks to Online Growth, Store Expansion in 2010
At The Buckle, which recently reported its fortieth consecutive month of positive comps, management said the retailer would continue to focus on boosting its online business, which has accounted for approximately 5.5% of year-to-sales in fiscal 2009 and i
Favorable Weather, Q3 Momentum Propel LaCrosse Through Q4
At the Cowen & Company investors conference, management at LaCrosse re-affirmed expected net sales of approximately 21% to $42.5 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, which would mark record growth in fourth quarter earnings…
Kaenon Polarized Names European Distributor
Kaenon Polarized, the Southern California-based maker of lifestyle and performance sunglasses, announced a distribution partnership with optical manufacturer Rodenstock. Based in Munich, Germany, Rodenstock will be the distribution partner of Kaenon Polar
LaCrosse Footwear Names Outdoor PR Firm
Lacrosse Footwear, Inc. of Portland, Oregon has selected Howard Communications, Inc. as their public relations agency within the outdoor category…
Vibram Disc Golf Names Sales and Marketing Manager
The Quabaug Corporation of North Brookfield, MA has hired Steve Dodge as the Sales & Marketing Manager for their line of Vibram Disc Golf Products…
Unifi Unveils Central America Unit To Cut Lead Times
Unifi, Inc. has created Unifi Central America, Ltda. DE C.V. (UCA) to serve brands and retailers looking to react more quickly to the constant changes in U.S. consumer demand…
Big 5 Reports 8% Revenue Gain in Q4
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported net sales for the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended Jan. 3 were $237.6 million compared to net sales of $219.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Same store sales increased 0.1% for the quarter. The co
REI Plans Store for Norwalk, CT
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) announced plans to open a new store in Norwalk, CT in the fall of 2010. The one-story, 24,000-square-foot store will be REI's second in Connecticut, joining a location in West Hartford, CT, which opened in 2007…
Head USA Names CEO and President
Head announced that Kevin Kempin, president of HEAD Penn Racquet Sports, has been appointed as CEO and president of HEAD USA with responsibility for Racquet Sport and Winter Sport Divisions…
LaFuma Reporting Improved Sell Through
The Lafuma Group is reporting “much better” sell through of its LaFuma brand in the United States due to earlier deliveries this season and is forecasting double digit gains in fall/winter 2010 with the recent addition of the French snowsport brands Eider
