Topo Athletic Names U.S. Sales Reps
Topo Athletic, the footwear start-up launched by the former CEO of Vibram FiveFingers, named six sales agencies who will help launch the brand this summer…
GU Energy Announces New Sales Agencies
GU EnergyLabs, creators of the original energy gel, announced the addition of new sales agencies in the New England, Northeast, Southeast and Rocky Mountain territories…
Saucony Run For Goods Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
The Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running or athletic programs, announced its latest round of grant winners. This comes as the nation marks the third a
Reebok Makes $30 Million Commitment to Get Kids Moving
At the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Annual Building a Healthier Future Summit, First Lady Michelle Obama praised Reebok for its commitment of $30 million to get kids moving and increase physical activity in schools as part of the new Let̵
L.L.Bean Reports Flat Sales, Solid Productivity Gains in Fiscal 2013
L.L. Bean revenues reached $1.52 billion for the fiscal year ending Feb. 23, 2013, flat with their level in 2011 and still below their pre-recession peak. Regardless, the iconic Maine retailer said it will pay out a 7.5 percent bonuses to its employees, w
Foot Locker’s Q4 Net Soars on 7.9 Percent Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported that excluding non-recurring charges in both periods, earnings rose 32.1 percent in the fourth quarter. With the benefit of an extra week, total fourth quarter sales increased 14.0 percent, to $1.71 billion this year, compared w
Compass Diversified’s Branded Products Group Nears $550M in 2012
Compass Diversified Holdings reported sales at its four branded products companies – CamelBak, Fox, Liberty Safe and Ergobaby – grew 18.0 percent to $549.2 million in 2012. EBITDA for the group increased 24.3 percent to $104.9 million while EBIDTA margin
TJX’s Comps Rise in March
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended Mar. 2, 2013, were $1.8 billion, up 7 percent over the $1.6 billion achieved during the…
Columbia Sportswear Taps Morse for EMEA General Manager Post
Columbia Sportswear Company has appointed Doug Morse as interim general manager of the company’s Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) region, replacing Christian Finell, who resigned to pursue other professional opportunities after serving as the compan
The Buckle Attributes Dip in February Comp Store Sales to Missing Week
The Buckle, Inc. reported its comparable store net sales slid 1.1 percent for retail month of February due to the absence of a 53rd week in the 2013 period. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended March 2, 2013 increased 2.9 percent to $89.3 millio
Schoeller’s Griesman Fills Sale Role at Schoeller Technologies
Schoeller Textil U.S.A. announced Cricket Griesman will be expanding his role as sales manager to include Schoeller Technologies. Griesman will continue to hold the position of sales manager for Schoeller Textiles USA, which he has held since 2008…
Amer Sports Names New U.S. Outdoor Brand Manager
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas appointed Mark McCambridge as its new USA outdoor brand manager. Among many duties, McCambridge is responsible for adapting strategies for the Salomon and Suunto brands and strengthening alignment with product, digi
Ross Stores’ Comps Slip in February
Ross Stores, Inc. reported that sales increased 3 percent to $726 million for the four weeks ended March 2, up from $707 million in the year ago month. Comparable store sales declined 1 percent…
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse Launches Luxe810
DSW Inc. announced the launch of Luxe810, the new luxury experience at dsw.com/luxe810. Offering top luxury brands at up to 50 percent off, the Luxe810 assortment include..
Airwalk Signs Surfer Granger Larsen
Airwalk announced the addition of professional surfer Granger Larsen to the brand’s pro team of athletes. A Maui native, Larsen has been placing at world class surf events since he was 15. A six-time NSSA National Champion…
