Cabela’s Credit Card Business Weakens
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Cabela's Inc. said its credit card business' gross charge-offs rose in July. Gross charge-offs — accounts receivable that will likely not be collected and be written off — rose
Russell Corp. Jobs Headed to Kentucky from Alabama
Fruit of the Loom has announced it will relocate more than 270 apparel jobs from Alexander City and Monroeville in Alabama to its headquarters in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Positions affected include 218 Russell Corporation employees in Alexander City and 5
Brother Introduces Garment Printer Print Head Cleaning Service
The Brother International Corporation Industrial Products Division said it is now offering a new print head cleaning service for their GT-541 and GT-782 garment printers that would help to virtually eliminate production down time, and in some cases, the e
Warnaco Sees Timing Issues, Economy Cut into Q2 Swimwear Sales
Warnaco, Inc. reported that second quarter net revenues fell 9% to $455.9 million and declined 0.5% in constant dollars compared to the prior year quarter. Swimwear Group net revenues, whihc includes the Speedo brand business in the U.S., fell 9% to $74.
Runner’s World Launches iPhone App to Drive Traffic to Local Specialty Shops
Runner’s World will bring its shoe guides to a new iPhone application. The Nike-sponsored “Runner’s World Shoe Shop” is a one-click concierge service that offers reviews from the RW Shoe Lab, shoe-buying advice, and the ability to purchase shoes at a loca
Dorel Bike Division Revenues Rise in Second Quarter
Dorel Industries Inc., the parent company of some of the biggest brand names in cycling products, reported that total revenues for second quarter ended June 30 declined 7.2% to $551.1 million from $593.7 million for the same period a year ago. Second qua
Millet to Launch Rope Recycling Program
Millet has teamed up with the polyamide recycling company, Rhodia to develop a system for recovering and re-using polyamide waste. Consumers are asked to return used ropes to retailers in exchange for a discount on a new Millet rope. Any brand of rope
BPI Expands Sales Dept.
BPI has announced the addition of Megan Schaap to the BPI team. Megan is joining the company in a sales assistant capacity and has been brought in to further strengthen the sales and management team. Schaap brings with her a strong background in account
Clijsters Returning to Pro Tennis with Fila
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour star Kim Clijsters will reportedly begin her comeback to professional tennis wearing Fila apparel and footwear…
Blacks Leisure Confirms Renewal of Working Capital Facility
Blacks Leisure, the retailer of outdoor and boardwear clothing, footwear and equipment, previously announced that Lloyds Banking Group would extend the working capital facility to 31 August 2010, subject to the required documentation being put in place…
Rock Climbing Injuries Increase as Sport Gains Popularity
It has been estimated that rock climbing is now enjoyed by more than 9 million people in the U.S. each year. A new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital revealed a
Asia Outdoor Show Sees 50% Growth
When the 4th Asia Outdoor trade show closed its doors in the afternoon of Aug. 2 it reported more than 14,000 trade visitors. Show management said in a release that they were “very happy” to have reached all of their objectives: more visitors, new visitor
Shimano Feels the Effects of Global Recession in First Half
Shimano Inc. reported that the impact of the global recession and the pressure to reduce inventories has caused its bicycle components business and fishing tackle business to suffer from lackluster sales for the first half of 2009 ended June 30. As a resu
Sports Multiplied Names New Regional Reps for 2XU and BONT Cycling
Sports Multiplied, LLC, distributors of 2XU sports apparel and BONT cycling shoes, have recently appointed new sales reps in the Northern California and Colorado / Utah regions…
Iconix Gets Sport Brands Boost at Wal-Mart
Helped by a good reception of OP, Starter, and Danskin Now as well as exclusives at Wal-Mart, Iconix Brand Group's revenues climbed 9% in Q2 to $56.4 million from $51.7 million in Q2 last year…
