Nike Launches Nike+ Fuel Lab in San Francisco
Nike launched its Nike+ Fuel Lab in San Francisco Thursday as part of its strategy to assert the company's place at the center of the evolving digital landscape for athletes worldwide. Through the Nike+ Fuel Lab, Nike aims to expand its NikeFuel plat
Small Business Lending Improved in Fourth Quarter
Small business lending increased in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the Small Business Administration. For the first time in 15 consecutive quarters, both the value and volume of small business loans increased simultaneously — by 0.4 per¬cent and
VF to Open Central Distribution Center in Kunshan, China
VF Corporation announced the dedication of its new Central Distribution Center at an event held at the facility in Kunshan, China. The Kunshan distribution center is VF's largest infrastructure investment in China…
Timberland Releases 2013 CSR Report
Timberland released its 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance data. Among the findings was that as in 2013, 70 percent of Timberland footwear incorporated recycled, organic or renewable (ROR) materials. Timberland employees and business p
Belks Comps Rise in 2013
Balk Inc. reported that sales for its year ended Feb. 1 totaled $4.04 billion, an increase of 2.1 percent, compared with net sales of $3.96 billion in the 53 weeks of fiscal 2013. On a comparable store basis, which included comparable 52-week periods this
Running Room to Open in Mall of America
Running Room will open a location at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. on May 28, which will represent the Canadian running chain's 12th store in the U.S.
The Buckle’s March Comps Slide 1.8 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the five-week period ended April 5, 2014 decreased 1.8 percent…
Headsweats Announces its 2014 Ambassador Team
Headsweats announced its ambassadors for the 2014 season. Chosen for their leadership and accomplishment in their chosen sport, this group includes 30 individuals and three teams…
QDMA Adds Canada Ops and Outreach Coordinator
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) welcomes Curtis Phillips of Chateauguay, Quebec, as its new operations and outreach coordinator…
QF Names McIver as OK Regional Rep
Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF have hired Oklahoma quail conservationist Laura McIver as the organization's regional representative in Oklahoma…
Italian Entreprenuer Acquires Garmont International Srl
An Italian company has acquired the full and exclusive rights to the Garmont brand name through the newly formed company Garmont International Srl. The transaction does not include Garmont ski boots, which Garmont sold along with its North American subsid
Lafuma to Shed 150 Jobs in Bid to Break Even in 2014
Calida Group will cut 150 jobs at Lafuma Group this year and take over its group functions in a bid to return the French outdoor apparel company to break even in 2014…
Brunswick Sees Q1 Revenue Declining on Weather Woes
Brunswick Corporation announced that preliminary first quarter 2014 revenues reflect a 3 percent decline, compared to the prior year, primarily due to harsh weather trends that have adversely affected demand in its Marine and Bowling & Billiards segments.
Report: Nike Raises NFL Jersey Prices
Nike is increasing prices on two of the three types of NFL jerseys it sells, according to a report on ESPN. Prices on the Limited jersey, which features embroidered twill numbers and letters , increases to $150 from $135. The Elite jersey, a tight-fitting
Jockey Partners with Run Like A Mother
Jockey announced their partnership with the nationwide 5k, Run Like A Mother. Jockey is the new MOTHER OF 'EM ALL presenting title sponsor of the Mother's Day race, held in eight suburban markets countrywide…
