Dillard’s Comps Climb 9 Percent
Dillard’s, Inc. announced July sales increased 8 percent in July to $458.5 million from $425.2 million. Comparable store sales increased 9 percent for the four weeks ended July 30…
Footbalance Names Rep Firms to Cover Southeast and Southwest
Footbalance has hired independent sales teams Über Group and FHB Sales Agency to represent its moldable footwear systems to retailers in the Southeast and Southwest…
NSSF Files Suit Against ATF to Stop Reporting Changes
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for America's firearms industry, has filed a lawsuit challenging the legal authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under the Gun Control Act to c
Obermeyer Appoints New Lead Designer
Aspen-based Sport Obermeyer (Obermeyer) appointed Michelle Hollingsworth as the brand's new design lead. In her new role, Hollingsworth will manage the company's overall design process…
Penney Seeks Early Retirements
J.C. Penney Co. has begun a voluntary early-retirement program for staff in certain parts of the retailer's organization. The plan is part of efforts “to accelerate initiatives to enhance profitability,” a J.C. Penney spokeswoman told the Wall Street
Kyle Weiner Appointed President of Dorel Apparel Footwear Group
Sugoi Performance Apparel, part of the Apparel Footwear Group division of Dorel Industries, has appointed Kyle Weiner as president of Dorel's Apparel Footwear Group…
Kohl’s Partners Fila Sport to Fight Breast Cancer
Kohl’s Department Stores is helping customers take a stand against breast cancer with Fila Sport athletic merchandise designed exclusively by Kohl's for the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program…
Interbike 2011 Exhibitor Line Up Surpasses 2010 Numbers
With thirty business days left before Interbike 2011, the 30th anniversary of the show has already surpassed last year's show in overall size. The 2011 total number of scheduled exhibitors is 750, representing more than 1,200 exhibiting brands, up fr
Lululemon Adds Board Director
Lululemon Athletica Inc. appointed Jacques Levy to the company's board of directors. Levy's appointment expands lululemon athletica's board to nine members…
Action Sports Companies Form Trade Group in China
Action sports companies doing business in China have formed “Surf, Skate, Snow,” or S3 to grow the action and board sports industries in the country. The organization seeks to build on the success of the Surfing China organization and the Chin
JandG Sales Files Suit Against ATF
J&G Sales, Ltd. of Prescott, AZ filed suit in Washington, DC federal court earlier this week challenging the “demand letter” requirement placed on firearms dealers in Arizona, New Mexico, California and Texas by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms an
NSSF: Industry Excise Tax Obligations Up 8 Percent
The latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection report released by the Department of the Treasury indicates that firearm and ammunition manufacturers reported tax liabilities of $110.1 million in the first calendar quarter of 2011, up 8.2 percent
Orthofeet Announces New Executive Leadership
Orthofeet announced the appointment of Mark Koide as chief executive officer and Rick Hynes as chief financial officer. The senior executives are the first management hires since the company was acquired by an investor group led by Tuckerman Capital and E
Sports Supply Acquires Bethlehem Sporting Goods
Sports Supply Group, which is changing its name to BSN Sports Inc., has acquired Bethlehem Sporting Goods, according to a report in The Morning Call in Allentown, PA…
Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race Draws Nearly 2,000
Nearly 2,000 riders will participate in the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race on Aug. 13, according to Life Time Fitness…
