The Buckle”s June Comps Increase 3 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013 increased 3.4 percent. Net sales increased 3.9 percent to $82.5 million from net sales of $79.4 million for the pri
DSW Awards Non-Profit Organization Autism Speaks Grant
DSW Inc. awarded the designated $75,000 grant to Autism Speaks. The grant stemmed from the off-pricer's Shoe Lovers Care Leave Your Mark program…
Compass Diversified Holdings Promotes Faulkingham to CFO
Compass Diversified Holdings, the parent of CamelBak, Liberty Safe, Fox and several other businesses, promoted Ryan J. Faulkingham, CPA, director of financial reporting, to CFO, effective Nov. 30, 2013. He will succeed James J. Bottiglieri, who will reti
Mavic Announces Internal Personnel Improvements
Mavic, Inc. said Larry Burke, most recently national sales manager and acting/interim general manager, has committed to leading Mavic's strategically important O.E.M. business and national accounts. His new title is sales manager OEM and national acc
EVent Fabrics Partners with Dishang Group
GE announced that Dishang Group, China’s largest garment manufacturer and exporter of apparel and textiles, will use GE’s eVent fabrics. The Dishang Group will establish a production unit dedicated…
Fila Extends Sponsorship of International Tennis Hall of Fame
Fila has signed a multi-year sponsorship as the Official Apparel and Footwear Supplier of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum…
FAM Brands Appoints EVP Business Development/Licensing
FAM Brands, the parent of Marika, has appointed John Spott as EVP OF business development and licensing…
U.S. Retailers Sign Bangladesh Safety Agreement
Canadian Tire Corporation, L.L.Bean and VF Corp. are among an alliance of North American brands that announced Wednesday a plan to dramatically improve factory safety conditions in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Worker Safety Initiative was developed over the
Shoe Carnival to Open 12 Stores
Shoe Carnival said it will be opening 12 new stores in 11 cities this summer. The cities include: Cedar Rapids, IA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Lansing, MI; St. Louis, MO; Greenville, NC…
Northside Unveils New Branding
Northside, the outdoor footwear brand, announced a reinvestment in retail-focused initiatives in an effort to better support its dealers and strengthen the brand’s retail presence, including an “Just for Fun.”…
SIA Snow Show Early Bird Rates Now Available
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) announced today that hotel reservations, including several Early Bird Rates, are now open for the 2014 SIA Snow Show…
Vans Updates Plans for First U.S. Open Of Surfing
For its first year as title sponsor of the highly anticipated Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, Vans will be presenting the Van Doren Village, featuring the world’s largest photo booth, a Vans Custom Culture DIY art exhibit, and the Van D
Zumiez Sees Slight June Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended July 6, 2013 increased 14.5 percent to $58.8 million, compared to $51.3 million for the five-week period ended June 30…
Big City Mountaineers Welcomes Three New Directors
Big City Mountaineers recently elected three veterans of the outdoor industry to its Board of Directors: Angela Chen from The North Face, Chip Coe from Chaco and Mike Wallenfels from Timbuk2…
Wolverine’s Q2 Exceeds Guidance
Wolverine Worldwide reported earnings fell slightly in its second quarter due to acquisition-related transaction and integration expenses tied to its acquisition of the Sperry Top-Sider, Saucony, Stride Rite, and Keds brands. Adjusted to exclude non-recur
