Brazil Displaces China as Best Retail Expansion Market in A.T. Kearny Index
Brazil has replaced China as the most desirable country for global retail expansion, according to the latest Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) published by A.T. Kearny. Brazil rose from fifth place, while China fell to sixth place and Uruguay, Chile,
VF Corp. to Acquire The Timberland Co. in $2B Deal
VF Corporation and The Timberland Company today jointly announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement. VF will pay Timberland shareholders $43 per share, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $2 billion net of cash acquire
Joe Filipas Joins Chaco as Senior Footwear Developer
Chaco added Joe Filipas its product creation team as senior footwear developer. Filipas has over 20 years of experience working as a product developer in the outdoor industry. Most recently he worked with Hi-Tec Sports, Columbia Sportswear and Sorel…
Fireman Capital Partners Invests in Newton Running
Paul Fireman, the Founding CEO of Reebok International, and his company Fireman Capital Partners, returned to the business of high performance athletic shoes with a “significant investment” in Newton Running Co., a manufacturer of natural running footwear
Interbike Expands Women’s Lounge and Events
The Interbike Women's Lounge, presented by the Outdoor Industry Women's Coalition (OIWC), will return in an expanded format to the Interbike Expo, held September 14-16, in Las Vegas…
REI to Open First Indiana Store Next Spring
REI plans to open a new store in Indianapolis at the Plaza at Castleton next spring in what will be its first state in Indiana…
Founder’s Descendant Joins Woolrich Marketing Team
Woolrich announced the hiring of Joshua W. Rich, an eighth generation grandson of Woolrich founder John Rich. Rich joins the marketing team as marketing coordinator…
FFANY, Investor Conferences Provide Forward Look at Product, Margins and Strategy
Minimalism. During a week of sweltering temperatures that made New York City feel more like the Deep South rather than the Northeast, that one word — minimalism — was uttered more frequently by more brands to describe direction for Spring 2012 than any on
Respect Your Universe Appoints Erick Siffert as COO
Respect Your Universe, the MMA brand, appointed Erick Siffert as chief operating officer effective June 7th, 2011. Siffert previously served as director of product operations at lululemon athletica…
Lids Sports Group Acquires Buckeye Corner Stores
Lids Sports Group has acquired Buckeye Corner stores, which operates in the Columbus, OH area. The acquisition is made up of four store locations, an e-commerce website, and a catalog business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed…
Ski Barn joins SMC
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), the buying group of specialty ski and snowboard shops in the wintersports industry is pleased to announce Ski Barn has joined the group…
Golf DMD Sales Approaching $170 Million
Golf Datatech, LLC released a study finding that the size of the market for Distance Measuring Devices (DMD) is approaching the on-off course putter market in total sales, and may reach as high as $170 million in annual sales across all retail channels in
Under Armour Poised to Double Business by 2013
Under Armour Inc. has set a goal to double sales by 2013. The lofty projection to reach the $2.13 billion mark, made by company Founder, Chairman and CEO Kevin Plank at Under Armour’s investor meeting on Thursday, would assume a compounded annual gr
Jarden Corp. Sees Trade-Offs in Weather Issues
At Jarden Corp., President, CEO and COO Jim Lillie said the 2011-12 ski season is shaping up nicely…
Brown Shoe Co. Sees Move To Fashion-Based Purchases
Speaking at the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference, Brown Shoe Co. President and CEO Diane Sullivan said footwear in general has been on an “incredible cycle” for the last 12 to 18 months…
