Kenny Powers Returns For Second K-Swiss Campaign
K-Swiss launched a new campaign featuring Kenny Powers, the fictional character played by Danny McBride in HBO's series “Eastbound & Down.”…
Johnson Outdoors Acquires LakeMaster Brand
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. announced it has acquired the assets of Waypoint Technologies, maker of LakeMaster, a leading brand of high definition electronic lake charts among Northern US anglers…
Equip Acquires Lowe Alpine, Will Revive Apparel Line
UK-based Equip Outdoor Technologies, which owns the Rab outdoor apparel brand, agreed to purchase the Lowe Alpine backpacks brand and all its associated assets for an undisclosed amount. The deal comes a year after Lowe Alpine filed the Italian equivalent
Suffer in Negotiations to Acquire Sports Facility Manufacturer
Suffer, the MMA brand, announced the company has entered into negotiations for the acquisition of a West Coast sports facility manufacturer…
Levi’s Introduces Men’s Commuter Cycling Products
The Levi's brand introduced Commuter by Levi's – clothing designed and optimized specifically for the needs of the urban commuter cyclist. The apparel line will be available at independent bike shops in major cities, Levi's Stores and Urban
SGMA Announces Product Integrity Program
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) announced its partnership with Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, a provider in quality assurance and supply-chain risk management solutions…
180s Names New CEO
180s has named Lester Lee, a veteran of consumer brands including Philips, Pacific Bell Wireless, Rayovac and Remington with over 20 years of management expertise, as CEO. The apparel and accessories provider also announced a re-launch of the brand…
Big Rock Sports Buys PA Live Bait Vending
Big Rock Sports, LLC announced its has acquired PA Live Bait Vending. A leader in the live bait and tackle industry, PA Live Bait Vending operates out of Elverson, PA and has been supplying and supporting 24-hour vending machines for the fishing industry
Zumiez Appoints Board Member
Zumiez on July 1 appointed Ernest R. Johnson to the company's Board of Directors, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Johnson, age 60, has served as the Chairman of Cutter & Buck Inc. and President and Chief Executive Off
Study: Obesity Rates Rising in Several States
Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state, according to a new study from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). Twelve states now have obesity rates abo
The Buckle’s Comps Rise 10.8 Percent in June
The Buckle, Inc.'s comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 increased 10.8 percent from the five-weeks ended July 3, 2010…
Macy’s Ups Q2 Forecast on June Comps Growth
Macy's, Inc. again raised its guidance after reporting same-store sales rose a higher-than-expected 6.7 percent in June. The company now expects same-store sales to rise by approximately 6 percent in the second quarter, which would translate to same-
BJ’s Comps Ahead 7.3 Percent
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.reported that sales for June 2011 increased by 10.3 percent to $1.18 billion from $1.07 billion in June 2010. Comparable club sales for June 2011 increased by 7.3 percent, including a contribution from sales of gasoline of 3.
Stein Mart Reports June Comps Slide 1.5%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011 decreased 1.5 percent…
Deckers Outdoor Completes Acquisition of Sanuk
Deckers Outdoor Corporation completed July 1 its previously announced acquisition of the Sanuk brand, which includes certain assets and liabilities of Sanuk U.S.A. LLC and of C. & C. Partners, LTD…
