Gap’s Piperlime to Sell Men’s Apparel
Piperlime, the e-tailer of footwear, women's apparel and accessories owned by Gap Inc., will be adding men's apparel to the site mid August of this year. Piperlime will offer an edited assortment of the hottest trends for men from a mix of esta
Foot Locker’s Profits Soar on Double-Digit Comp Gain
Foot Locker, Inc. reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profits as comps grew 11.8 percent in the period and gross margin increased 260 basis points. Net income for the company's second quarter ended July 30, reached $37 million, or 24 cents pe
Holden Appoints First CEO
Holden, maker of premium snow and sportswear, appointed Ben Pruess as the company's first CEO. Most recently, Ben was global VP of Adidas Originals where he helped oversee that division's impressive growth to become a key revenue driver for the
Under Armour Talking to Ad Agencies for Basketball Advertising
According to a report in Advertising Age, Under Armour is planning to hire a new creative agency to come up with an advertising campaign around basketball…
K2 Skis Names Kevin Lewis as US Sales Manager
K2 Skis appointed Kevin Lewis as its new US sales manager. Lewis has held various management roles in K2 Sports over his tenure, including national sales manager for line skis and full tilt boots…
The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps
The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter
The Buckle Racks up 8.9 Percent Q2 Comps
The Buckle, Inc.'s net sales for the second quarter ended July 30 increased 12.6 percent to $212.4 million from net sales of $188.6 million in the quarter ended ended July 31, 2010. Comparable store net sales rose 8.9 percent from the second quarter
Sports Authority to Expand Shopkick Program
After less than a year in pilot, The Sports Authority (TSA) has decided to expand Shopkick, which allows customers to tap mobile applications for rewards and discounts, from 104 stores in four markets to the full national footprint of 470 stores…
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools Sold
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools (SOG) was sold Aug. 8 to an investor group, according to D.A. Davidson, which represented the sellers. Gladstone Investment Corporation, The Mustang Group, Montlake Capital, Spencer Frazer (Founder) and Fred Keller (CEO) provi
Huntsman Unit Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Huntsman Textile Effects, a major provider of dyes and other chemicals that enhance the color and finish of textiles, has become the latest member of the Founding Circle of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition…
Jim Gabel Named Adidas Group President, Canada
The Adidas Group announced that Jim Gabel has been appointed to the position of Adidas group president, Canada. Gabel had previously served as president of Reebok North America. Uli Becker will assume full responsibility in overseeing the day-to-day oper
ICON Health and Fitness Acquires Altra Footwear
Icon Health & Fitness, the maker of fitness products, has acquired Altra Footwear, a minimalist shoe developer. Founded in 2009, Altra Footwear claims to have introduced “the first Zero Drop, fully cushioned, foot-shaped, gender-specific footwear line.”..
VF Corp Sells $900 Million in Notes
VF Corp sold $900 million senior unsecured notes in two parts, according to IFR, a Thomson Reuters service…
Local Governments to Take Over Seven State Parks in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department said seven state parks it had planned to close this fall due to budget cuts will remain open thanks to local governments that have agreed to take over their management…
Rockport and Dylan’s Candy Bar Partner for Fashion’s Night Event
The Rockport Companyhas partnered with Dylan's Candy Bar for an exclusive event to support Fashion’s Night Out in New York City on Sept. 8, 2011. Entitled “May Each Step You Take Be Sweet,” and co-hosted by celebrity stylist and Rockport style
