GSI Commerce Closes Retail Convergence Acquisition
GSI Commerce Inc. announced it has closed its acquisition of Retail Convergence Inc., a Boston, Mass.-based company that operates RueLaLa.com, a leader in the private sale space, and SmartBargains.com, an off-price e-commerce marketplace…
Perry Ellis Q3 Earnings Beat Street
Perry Ellis International, Inc. reported third quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations and its CEO said an economic recovery was well underway. The company upped its earnings estimates for the year despite a 15.5% decline in sales through t
Puma Joins Climate Neutral Network of the United Nations
Puma said it will become the first major sportswear company to join the Climate Neutral Network of the United Nations Environment Program, the company announced at its 7th annual stakeholder meeting “Talks at Banz” at the Banz monastery in Ger
Etonic Names Director Of Sales, Running
Etonic Worldwide named industry veteran Dave Powers as director of sales for its running division. Powers’ experience in the performance running business comes from his 17-year tenure at Saucony, where he held positions in sales management and produ
Tahoe Mountain Sports Expands Operations
Kings Beach, CA-based outdoor retailer Tahoe Mountain Sports is expanding operations in anticipation of a busy holiday season and the continued growth of their online retail operation…
OBIT: Sy Syms, Syms Corp.
Syms Corp. Chairman Sy Syms died of heart failure. He was 83. Syms founded the off-price retailer in 1959 and took it public in 1983…
Macy’s Posts Q3 Loss, Raises FY09 Sales and Earnings Guidance
Macy's, Inc. reported improved third quarter results that exceeded the company's expectations for same-store sales, gross margin, earnings and cash flow…
West Marine Expands Board of Directors
The West Marine board of directors resolved to expand the board to eight members and, upon the recommendation of the governance and compensation committee, appointed Barbara L. Rambo to fill the vacancy thus created…
Head NV Q3 Racquet Gains Offset Winter Sports Weakness
Head N.V. reported that net revenues were down 1.0% to €92.2 million ($132 mm) for the three months ended September 30 from €93.1 million ($140 mm) in the year-ago period. The decrease was said to be due to decreased sales volumes in Winter S
Craft Sponsoring Nordic World Championships OSLO 2011
Sportswear brand CRAFT has just signed a contract to become Official Clothing Supplier of the FIS Nordic World Championships in Oslo 2011. The organizing crew, including many volunteers, will be all dressed in CRAFT for the debut of the new ski jump at Ho
ECCO Partners with PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus
Danish shoemaker ECCO announced its supporting partnership of the PGA of America Golf Retirement Plus program…
Under Armour Inks Middle East Distribution Deal
Sun and Sand Sports, the multi-gender retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East, announced an exclusive retailing partnership with Under Armour in the Middle East. Sun and Sand Sports plans to retail Under Armour gear in all Sun and Sand Sports showrooms
Quiksilver Brings Tony Hawk Show to Grand Palais Paris
Quiksilver announced it will hold a 40th anniversary celebration in Paris, November 20-21, 2009. The event will feature two days of skateboarding, music, art and fashion at the historic Grand Palais–culminating in a Saturday night finale featuring The Qu
NSGA Provides Website Services for Members
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) introduced Skywax.com as its authorized vendor to provide NSGA members with exclusive discounts on website design and hosting…
K-Swiss Signs Sam Querrey for 2010
K-Swiss has added American Sam Querrey to its men's tennis roster effective January 1, 2010. The 24th-ranked athlete is currently the second-highest ranked American behind Andy Roddick…
