Hillerich and Bradsby Appoints Treasurer
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the parent of Louisville Slugger, has promoted Terry Nelson to treasurer/controller…
Survey Finds 22 Percent of Consumers Have Encountered Mobile Check-Out
More than one-fifth (22 percent) of shoppers have been to a store where associates use mobile devices instead of cash registers, according to survey results released by a AisleBuyer, a company that provides mobile payment solutions to retailers…
NFL Launches First-Ever New York City Pop-Up Store
For the first time, the NFL will open a pop-up store in New York City to celebrate the launch of its new apparel partnerships and the 2012 NFL Draft. The NFL Shop at Draft, located at 1095 Avenue of the Americas at 41st and 42nd Streets, will be open Apri
U.S. Companies See Slower Growth in China
After several years of strong financial performance, US companies in China have begun to temper their outlook amid slower economic growth and rising costs, according to the 2012 Business Climate Survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in the
ACK Keeps Houston Store Open After Fire
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) said that thanks to hard work by employees and volunteers, it never had to close a Houston store damaged during a fire. The rear third of the store, located at 5822 Bissonnet, suffered extensive…
Marine Starts Cross-Country Journey on ElliptiGO Bike
ElliptiGO, Inc., creators of the world’s first elliptical bike, announced that 71-year-old former Marine Rick Hermelin has begun his journey of running on an ElliptiGO from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina to the Marin
Spy Losses More than Double in 2011 Amid Signs Core Brand it Gaining Traction
Net losses at Spy Inc. more than doubled in 2011 as it cleared out inventory of slow selling licensed brands at little or no margin and ramped up investing its core Spy Optic brand of sunglasses and ski goggles. However, the Carlsbad, CA company said it r
Acquisitions, Rising Asian Consumerism Fuel Li and Fung
Supply chain giant Li & Fung Limited reported sales grew 26 percent in 2011 as it brought on a slew of acquisitions to bolster its global sourcing capabilities for western retailers and began tapping Asia's growing demand for consumer goods…
Gander Mountain Opening Smaller-Format Concept
Gander Mountain Co. is planning to open a 52,000-square-foot store in Valdosta, GA, that’s expected to serve as a model for a smaller concept to reach small-to-mid-size markets across the country…
Nike Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates as North America Sales Gain
Nike, Inc. reported earnings rose 7.4 percent to $560 million, or $1.20 a share, as continued strong top-line growth and SG&A expense leverage more than offset the impact of a lower gross margin and a higher effective tax rate. Revenues jumped 15.1 percen
K-Swiss Partners with Stand Up To Cancer
K-Swiss has join with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), an initiative to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research, on a co-branded footwear and apparel collection. In addition, K-Swiss and Stand Up To Cancer will launch Team Stand Up To Cancer at key “racing” e
AAFA Launches New Sourcing Tool
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the national trade association representing the U.S. apparel and footwear industry, and Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety services, announced a new member benefit that enables AAFA membe
EyeBlack Signs Multi-Year Deal With Minor League Baseball
EyeBlack announced a partnership with the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc., owner of Minor League Baseball (MiLB), to become an officially licensed manufacturer of products bearing the logos of all 160 MiLB clubs and 14 associat
RYU Signs Ultra Endurance Athlete, Christian Isakson
Respect Your Universe signed ultra endurance athlete, Christian Isakson as an endorser…
RECALL: 200 Pair of Bon Hiver Snowboard Bindings
Bon Hiver Inc., of Chester, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 200 snowboard bindings because their base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. The bindings were sold at…
