Muck Boot to Sell in Harrods for First Time
The Original Muck Boot Company will make its debut in the outdoor shop of Harrods department store in London…
Mobile Devices Propel Cyber Monday Sales to Record Levels
U.S. shoppers made Cyber Monday the biggest online shopping day in history with a 20.6 percent increase in online sales, according to the latest cloud-based analytics findings from IBM. Mobile sales led the way, exceeding 17 percent of total online sales,
Ecco Appoints Branding Director, External Sourcing.
Ecco appointed Paul Janssen as its branding director, external sourcing. Janssen has previously worked for Hugo Boss Shoes & Accessories as managing director for more than a decade. He joins Ecco from Sioux G.m.b.H Walheim, where he holds the position of
Dunlop Sports Americas to Distribute Diadora Tennis Footwear
Dunlop Sports Group Americas, manufacturer and distributor of Dunlop tennis racquets, balls and accessories, has reached an agreement with the Italian footwear brand Diadora to be the exclusive distributor of its line of premium tennis footwear…
FTC Reminds Online Retailers to Disclose Warranty Information
The Federal Trade Commission has asked top Internet retailers to review their websites to ensure that they provide complete and accurate information about product warranties as required by the FTC’s Pre-Sale Availability Rule. The FTC sent the lette
Tilley’s Reports Donations to Street Kids International Exceed $155,000
Tilley Endurables, the Toronto-based maker of hats and travel clothing, has donated more than $155,000 to Street Kids International, a global non-profit organization that helps street kids learn to support themselves and make healthy, educated decisions
Avex Sponsors Birds of Prey Races
Avex is providing thermal mugs and other event-branded products to VIPs attending the Birds of Prey downhill racing events at Beaver Creek – the only U.S. stop in the FIS World Cup this year…
Sella San Marco Reports Theft of 6,000 Bike Saddles
Selle San Marco urged dealers to bear with it as it rebuilds about 6,000 high-end bicycle saddles that were stolen sometime between Friday and Saturday from its warehouses in Rossano Veneto (VI), Italy sometime between Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday Nov. 30
Sure-Shot Game Calls Partners with Gallup Media Marketing
Sure-Shot Game Calls, manufacturer of the world champion Yentzen duck call, has selected Gallup Media Marketing as their agency of record for public relations services…
Exceed Co. To Go Private
Exceed Company Ltd., the sportswear brands in China, said Pan Long Company Limited, wholly owned by Shuipan Lin, will acquire the company for US$1.78 per ordinary share. This represents a 19.5 percent premium over the closing price of US$1.49 on Aug. 16,
Tilly’s Reports Weak Traffic in Third Quarter
Tilly’s Inc. reported sales of $123.8 million in the third quarter ended Nov. 2, down 0.9 percent compared to the third quarter of 2012, due to weak traffic and a loss of peak back-to-school sales to the second quarter due to a shift in the retail c
DSW Offers Cautious Holiday Guidance
DSW Inc. said that although traffic and sales improved in October, comparable sales decreased 0.7 percent in its third quarter. The off-price footwear chain consequently slightly lowered its sales guidance for the year…
Golf Industry Wins Injunction in Florida Counterfeit Case
The Southern District Court of Florida issued a preliminary injunction to shut down 60 websites allegedly selling counterfeit golf products, according to the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group…
Quiksilver Announces Licensing Agreement for Children’s Apparel with LF USA
Quiksilver, Inc. entered into a licensing agreement with LF USA, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-headquartered Li & Fung Limited. The agreement covers children's apparel bearing the Quiksilver and DC brand trademarks in the Americas…
Valencell Licenses Biometric Sensor Technology to Consumer Electronics Company
Valencell, an innovator of sensor technology for mobile health and fitness, and Scosche Industries, an consumer accessories company, have partnered to introduce fitness monitoring products in 2014. The companies will unveil the wearable technology at CES
