Spy-Branded Eyewear Sales Up 17 Percent in Third Quarter
Spy Inc. reported net sales increased by $700,000, or 8 percent, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, as its reinvigorated line of Spy-branded sunglasses and goggles racked up double-digit growth despite the tough sell-in environment for
VF Corp. Eyes Opening More Full-Price Timberland Stores
VF Corp. is contemplating opening more full-price Timberland stores in the United States to coincide with the brand’s apparel re-launch next fall, CFO Bob Shearer told analysts at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference last week…
Johnson Outdoors Acquires Jetboil
Johnson Outdoors Inc. boosted its stable of camping brands last week when it closed on the acquisition of Jetboil. Jetboil co-founder and CEO Perry Dowst will transition to the role of senior advisor, supporting strategic R&D and new products…
New Balance/Red Sox Announce 2013 Run-Walk to Home Base
Runners and walkers will once again experience the thrill of crossing Fenway Park’s home base while supporting Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans and their families in the fourth annual Run-Walk to Home Base Presented by New Balance Saturday, May 4,
RECALL: 3,800 Tikit Folding Bikes
Bike Friday is recalling about 3,800 of its Tikit folding bicycles because the bike's handlebar stem can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard to the consumer…
Lenzing On Track for Second Best Year Despite Falling Fiber Prices
The Lenzing Group succeeded in achieving the second best business results in its history as fiber shipment volumes rose by 12 percent year-on-year and average sale prices for Lenzing fibers fell by about 11, as anticipated…
Primaloft and Gore Military Fabrics Partner on Special Forces Jacket
PrimaLoft and Gore Military Fabrics have joined forces to provide an innovative layering garment called the Lightweight Loft jacket for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The jacket, which is designed by Patagonia, has been adopted as level…
Tough Snow Sports Market Dampens Easton-Bell’s Third Quarter Results
A weak snow sports market continued to dampen sales and margin growth at Easton-Bell Sports Inc. in the third quarter, when net sales came in essentially flat despite a 6.2 percent increase in Team Sports sales…
Bass Pro Real Estate Exec Joins Carmike Cinemas
Carmike Cinemas, Inc. named Thomas H. Wilkinson as its new director of real estate and development to support the movie theater operator's expansion plans. Prior to joining Carmike, Wilkinson was the director of real estate at Bass Pro Shops for six
Escalade Reports Double Digit Sales Growth In Sporting Goods
Escalade, Inc. announced that revenues for the third quarter of 2012 were up 19 percent over the same quarter last year. Year to date revenues increased more than 9 percent over the same period last year. Sales in the Sporting Goods segment were up 27 pe
Ohio State Partners with J. America and Fanatics
The Ohio State University announced that J. America and Fanatics, Inc. have been named the university’s licensed apparel and retail partners. The 10-year agreement guarantees $97 million over the term to help fund scholarships…
Core Concepts Hire New Director of Sales, Adds Reps
Core Concepts has hired a new director of sales and regional sales reps in two territories…
Saks Hurt by Sandy, Q4 Outlook Cautious
Saks Inc. reported sales for the third quarter were $713.2 million, a 3.0 percent increase over total sales of $692.3 million for the prior year third quarter ended October 29, 2011. Comparable store sales increased 3.3 percent for the quarter…
Deloitte: Smartphone Shoppers to Spend 72 Percent More During Holidays
Smartphones may be among retailers' strongest allies this holiday season, according to Deloitte's annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends. But it is also requiring sales associates to be better informed and more autonomo
Vans Sells Helmet Maker Pro-Tec to Dye Precision Inc.
Vans, Inc. and VF Outdoor, Inc., wholly-owned subsidiaries of VF Corporation, have signed a definitive agreement to sell the Pro-tec action sports protective gear brand to Dye Precision Inc. The transaction is expected to be completed during the fourth qu
