Russell Athletic Announces New Women’s Apparel Line and E-Commerce Site
Russell Brands, LLC, announced the launch of the Russell Athletic brand's new women's apparel line in conjunction with a refreshed e-commerce site (russellathletic.com/womens) and contemporized logo. The new line features 18 styles available at
Dick’s Sporting Goods Buys Stake in JJB Sports plc
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has agreed to make a £20 million ($32 mm) Sterling strategic investment in JJB Sports plc, a leading U.K. sports retailer. The investment includes an option to purchase junior secured convertible notes that could result in
Stage Stores March Comps Rise on Warm Weather
Stage Stores, Inc. reported that its total sales for the five week March period ended March 31 increased 7.5 percent to $144 million from $134 million in the prior year five week period ended April 2, 2011. Comparable store sales increased 4.7 percent…
Target’s March Comps Jump 7.3 Percent
Target Corporation reported that its net retail sales for the five weeks ended March 31 were $6.43 million, an increase of 7.9 percent from $5.95 million for the five weeks ended April 2, 2011. On this same basis, March comparable-store sales increased 7.
Kohl’s March Comps Up 3.6 Percent Due in Part to Warm Weather
Kohl’s Corporation reported that for the five-week month ended March 31, total sales increased 5.3 percent and comparable store sales increased 3.6 percent over the five-week month ended April 2, 2011. Year to date, total sales have increased 3.6 pe
Macy’s Comps Up 7.3 Percent in March
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.358 billion for the five weeks ended March 31, an increase of 6.9 percent compared with total sales of $2.206 billion in the five weeks ended April 2, 2011. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales wer
Polartec Promotes Two Marketing Employees
Polartec announced two promotions in the marketing department. Allon Cohne, formerly the North American marketing manager, is now the global director of marketing and Katie Macomber, formerly the marketing coordinator, is now the special events manager…
Darn Tough Vermont Joins The Conservation Alliance
Darn Tough Vermont has become the latest member of The Conservation Alliance, which works directly with outdoor industry companies to fund conservation organizations working to protect North America’s last wild spaces…
Wilderness Systems and Heliconia Press Partner on Kayak Fishing Series
Wilderness Systems is teaming up with three major national media outlets for a high-profile angling sponsorship package developed by The Heliconia Press. The partnership will showcase the brand’s boats and star Wilderness Systems Pro Staff Director
Internetstores AG Lands Major Equity Investment
Internetstores AG, a leading German online bike and outdoor products retailer approaching $80 million in annual sales, has landed a $40 million equity investment from EQT Expansion Capital II…
Starwood to Open Ski Resorts in China in August
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. will open Westin and Sheraton ski resorts in Changbaishan, China in August, adjacent to the slopes of Changbai Mountains…
EMS to Open Three News Stores in Coming Months
Eastern Mountain Sports Inc. plans to open three new stores in the coming three months, including: an expanded and relocated store in Manchester, CT; a second store in Portland, ME; and a store in North Brunswick, NJ…
Zappos DC Center Receives Good Grades
Zappos Fulfillment Centers, Inc., a subsidiary of Zappos.com, Inc., received SHARP certification from Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The company previously obtained SHARP certification in 2009…
Zumiez Sees 14 Percent March Comp Hike
Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended Mar. 31, increased 23.5 percent to $50.9 million, compared to $41.2 million for the five-week period ended April 2, 2011. The company's comparable store sales increased 14.1 pe
Judge Extends Ban Blocking Reebok Tebow Sales
A federal judge on Wednesday extended a ban on Reebok International Ltd. from manufacturing and selling New York Jets apparel featuring new Jets quarterback Tim Tebow. The order follows a lawsuit from Nike, which which became the NFL's official jers
