SpendingPulse: Most Categories See Gains in Holiday Sales
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, most key categories generated gains over the holiday selling season, including a 6.2% increase in footwear. The biggest gain came from online sales, which soared 17.7% from Nov. 29 through Saturday, Jan. 2. For the y
OIA Topline: November Retail Sales Rose 2%
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined gained 2% compared to last Nov., despite unseasonably warm and dry weather, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Year-to-date sales (Jan.–N
Victorinox Debuts Electronic Swiss Army Knife at CES Show
Add garage opener and USB flash drive to the options on your Swiss Army Knife. Victorinox is debuting electronic additions to its iconic line of Swiss Army knives at this year's Consumer Electronics Show that include those and other options in a demo
Brunton Names Pale Morning as P.R. Firm
Brunton has signed Pale Morning Media LLC as their public relations agency of record, effective Jan. 1, 2010…
Zumiez Dec. Comps Up Slightly; Ups Q4 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. said total net sales for the five-week period ended Jan. 2, 2010 increased 7.7% to $77.6 million compared to $72.0 million for the five-week period ended Jan. 3, 2009…
Macy’s to Close Five Stores
Macy's, Inc. announced the closure of five underperforming stores located in Boise, Idaho; Waterford, Michigan; St. Ann, Missouri; Missoula, Montana and Burlington, New Jersey…
NSSF: CA Police Chiefs Assoc. Calls for Firearms Microstamping Study
In a recent letter to California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) expressed concern over the “hasty implementation” of firearms microstamping in California and called for further in-depth study of the techn
The Decade Past Shapes the Future for Market
Looking back at the first decade of the new millennium reads like a giant Bell Curve, with the decade starting and ending with two of the most devastating events in recent American history: 9/11 and The Great Recession…
Supreme Court to Consider NFL’s Exclusive Licensing Deal Case
The National Football League next week will ask the U.S. Supreme Court for a broader shield from antitrust lawsuits, one that would let teams act as a group in marketing their logos and trademarks. The court will hear arguments over the league's excl
Report: Adidas’ Reebok Turnaround on Track
Adidas AG may reach a “turnaround” for its Reebok brand as margins rise, Handelsblatt, the German business newspaper, reported, citing an interview with Reebok's head Uli Becker. New products such as its EasyTone toning collection are expected to imp
Element 21 Supports Dealers with TV Ads
To support its North American retailers, which include Bass Pro, Cabela's, Academy, West Marine, Sportsman's Warehouse, Gander Mountain and distributors, Element 21, has launched a $250,000 TV advertising campaign…
Nautilus Completes Sale of Certain Commercial Assets
Nautilus, Inc. has completed the sale and licensing of certain assets of its commercial business to Xiamen World Gear Sports Goods Co., Ltd. The sale was completed pursuant to the terms of two previously disclosed asset purchase agreements by and between
Christy Sports Offers Free Rentals At Denver Rail Park
For the second straight year, Christy Sports has partnered with Denver Parks and Recreation and Winter Park Resort to provide free snowboard and ski rental gear to underprivileged youth at the Ruby Hill Rail Yard…
Crocs General Counsel Resigns
Erik Rebich resigned as vice president, general counsel and secretary of Crocs, Inc., effective Dec. 31. Effective Jan. 1, Daniel P. Hart, the company’s current executive vice president, administration and corporate development was appointed as exec
TSA to Sponsor BEST Soccer and Basketball Tournaments
The Sports Authority has signed an agreement with Blue Entertainment Sports Television (BEST) to return as presenting sponsor of national Kick IT 3v3 soccer tournaments and Hoop It Up three-on-three basketball tournaments…
