Motorola Survey: Retail Associates Feel Mobile Technology Enhances Customer Service
Three in four surveyed retail associates and managers feel they provide a better in-store customer experience when equipped with the latest mobile technologies, according to the latest installment of Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s annual Holiday Shoppin
Fitness Ball Seller Pays $550,000 Civil Penalty
E&B Giftware LLC of Yonkers, NY has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $550,000 to resolve allegations by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that it failed to report a defect with its fitness balls until 44 people were injured when the balls burst upon
K2 Ski Boot Launch Scheduled for FW 2013-14
K2 confirmed it is developing its first line of ski boots, which will be launched for the 2013-14 winter season…
Obermeyer Appoints Rep for Great Lakes East Territory
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer appointed Lisa Skelton as a sales representative, responsible for the Great Lakes East territory. Skelton, who has worked and lived in Michigan for over 25 years, will report to Aspen-based Linda Rodney, director of sales for O
Holiday Retail Spending up 15 Percent Online as of Dec. 18
Holiday spending at retail e-commerce sites from Nov. 1 through Dec. 18 reached nearly $32 billion, up 15 percent over the corresponding period last year, according to comScore’s latest estimates…
Nike’s Q2 Revenues Jump 18 Percent, Futures Ahead 13 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues increased 18 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, and advanced 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Earnings rose 2.6 percent due to the impact of a lower gross margin but came out slightly ahead of Wall Street'
L.L. Bean Signs Snowboarder Westcott As Brand Ambassador
L.L.Bean has entered a multi-year partnership with Seth Wescott, one of the most accomplished and decorated riders in snowboarding history. Wescott will serve as a brand ambassador and work with L.L.Bean outerwear product developers to provide insights on
NBA Signs Mission as Official Athletecare Partner
Mission Athletecare announced a multiyear merchandising partnership with the NBA becoming the “Official Athletecare” of the league. The first NBA branded products Court Grip and Power Grip will debut when the NBA tips off the 2011-12 season on Christma
2XU Appoints Southwest Reps
2XU USA appointed of The Genesis Agency to represent 2XU in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana…
Steve Astephen Joins SDSI Advisory Board
Bill Walton, executive chairman of SD Sport Innovators (SDSI), announced Steve Astephen, founder of The Familie and Principal of Action Sports Management for Wasserman Media Group, will join the SDSI Advisory Board…
Billabong Reviewing Operations and Finances in Wake of Sudden Sales Decline
Billabong International Limited said it is again reviewing its business for possible cost cuts and a recapitalization in the wake of a significant drop in retail sales in November, which it attributed largely to conditions in Europe. The North America bus
Puma Acquires Stake in United Legwear Co.
Puma North America has acquired 51 percent of United Legwear Co.'s Puma legwear and bodywear subsidiary…
SIA Nordic Demo Slated for Devil’s Thumb
SIA’s Nordic Demo will play host Jan. 30-31 to retailers from across the globe at Devil’s Thumb Ranch for the Nordic-portion of the On-Snow Demo/Ski-Ride Fest following the 2012 Snow Show in Denver, Colorado (Jan 26-29).
Rack Room Shoes CEO to Join Danish Jewelry Maker
Danish jewelry maker Pandora has appointed Bjorn Gulden to become its new chief executive from March 1. Gulden, 46, is currently managing director of the German retail company Deichmann Group as well as president and CEO of the wholly owned retail chains
Ecco hires MaryBeth Cobia as Territory Manager for USA Golf Division
Danish brand Ecco announced that MaryBeth Cobia has been hired as Territory Manager for the Ecco USA Golf Division. In her new role, Cobia will support key national accounts and oversee the company's Comfort Tech Van…
