Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Revenues Gain 9 Percent
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported, sales increased 9.2 percent in the second quarter ended June 29, to $3.44 million. The net loss in the period was slightly narrowed to $359,000 or 5 cents a share, compared to a
JC Penney Board Erupts Into Fight Over Next CEO
J.C. Penney Co. Chairman Thomas Engibous affirmed his support for Chief Executive Myron Ullman, saying he has led “significant actions to correct the errors of previous management” since he retook the helm of the struggling department-store retailer…
PHIT America Announces National Launch of the Mayors Fitness Challenge
PHIT America, the non-profit education and advocacy organization designed to combat the inactivity and obesity crisis, announced the official launch of the Mayors Fitness Challenge (MFC), a 10-week health and wellness grassroots campaign designed to encou
Mizuno Q3 Boosted by Currency Shifts
Mizuno Corp reported revenues rose 6.1 percent in its first quarter ended June 30, to ¥45.2 billion ($469.7 mm), led by continued gains in running. Operating profit was down 8.2 percent to ¥2.48 billion ($25.8 mm) primarily due to the “sustained ris
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Receives Two “Best Charity Event” Awards
The Skechers Foundation announced that the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk has been recognized by two separate entities for its achievements over the past four years. The Walk has raised more than $1.9 million to provide programs for children with A
Tony Romo Severs Ties with Starter
Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboy's quarterback, has ended his endorsement relationship with Starter. Romo had been a national spokesman for Starter since 2009…
Phoenix Footwear’s Q2 Revenues Gain 9 Percent
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported, net sales from continuing operations for the second quarter increased 9.2 percent in the second quarter ended June 29, to $3.44 million…
Ideal Feet Hires Public Relations Agency
Ideal Feet, a maker and retailer of pain-relief products focusing on the feet, back and knees, has selected Dallas-based TrizCom as its public relations agency…
Bauer Q4 Revenues Climb 8 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports reported revenues grew 8 percent (9 percent excluding the impact of foreign exchange) in its fourth quarter ended May 31, due, in part, to the ongoing growth in lacrosse and apparel as well as a 2 percent increase in ice hockey eq
Vitamin Blue To Supply Infinity Surfboards
Vitamin Blue, Inc. was named an exclusive supplier for Dana Point, CA based Infinity Surfboards. Vitamin Blue will provide surfboard bags, custom board bags, SUP and custom SUP bags, wave ski bags, SUP paddle blade covers, and SUP paddle bags…
Macy’s and Lids Partner to Open Fan Shops in Macy’s
Macy’s, Inc. and Lids Sports Group, a subsidiary of Genesco Inc., signed an agreement to open licensed team merchandise departments in Macy’s stores nationwide and online under the name of Locker Room by Lids. Plans call for Locker Room by Li
Ogio Streamlines Canadian Golf Distribution
Ogio's Golf Division has experienced exponential global sales growth over the past three years which has doubled the size of this business unit…
Trek, Fatcyclist.com Help World Bicycle Relief Raise Record Sum in July
Trek Bicycle helped World Bicycle Relief (WBR) raise a record $90,000 in July by offering to match every dollar raised during the month. The campaign got a big boost from “Fatty” Elden Nelson, who used his popular website fatcyclist.com to rai
Columbia Sportswear Expands to India
Columbia Sportswear Co. signed an agreement with Chogori India Retail Ltd.(CIRL), based in New Delhi, India, to serve as the company’s exclusive distributor in India, effective immediately…
Zumiez Shows Slight Gain in July Comps
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended August 3, increased 19.3 percent to $56.1 million, compared to $47.0 million in the year-ago month. Comparable store sales increased 0.8 percent…
