CLC: College Licensed Sales Could Fall 7% in 2009
In an interview with Reuters, an official at the Collegiate Licensing Co. predicted that retail sales of college fan merchandise could be down 7% this year. Last year, sales across retail reached $4.3 billion…
August Comps Climb 3.6% at The Buckle
The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store sales increased 3.6% in August. Net sales advanced 9.0% to $84.5 million from $77.5 million for August 2008…
A Younger Kevin Plank to Appear in Under Armour Campaign
Under Armour will be debuting its “Under Armour is Football” advertising campaign this coming weekend in spots that will include Founder and CEO Kevin Plank making a cameo appearance from his days playing youth football…
Quiksilver Posts Steep Profit Drop on 11.1% Sales Decline
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that its profit from continuing operations fell 88.8% in its third quarter ended July 31, to $3.7 million, or 3 cents share, from $33.1 million, or 25 cents, a year ago. Revenues dropped 11.2% to $501.4 million from $564.9 millio
Report: Americans Expect to Keep Spending in Check for Holiday
Back-to-school shopping season hasn’t even ended yet, but American consumers are looking ahead to the Holiday shopping period with some trepidation. Based on a recent consumer survey conducted by The SportsOneSource Group, more than half the respon
Lululemon to Launch Kids Product and Retail Concept
lululemon athletica inc. is introducing ivivva athletica, a new brand the vertical retailer said is focused on 6-12 year olds and will feature technical, multi-functional apparel that will include many of the design features found in lululemon product…
Amer Lowers FY Guidance, Exploring Sale of Mavic
Amer Sports said it is currently exploring alternatives in respect of its cycling business Mavic, including a divestiture. It also warned that current estimates for FY09 are “too optimistic” given current economic conditions while unveiling a €150 m
Twins ’47 Extends MLB License
Twins ’47 has extended its licensing partnership with Major League Baseball Properties. The new five year agreement begins in 2010, runs through 2014 and includes extended product category rights for headwear and a strengthened brand position with M
Imperial Headwear Signs Three-Year Agreement with PGA Golf
PGA Golf Exhibitions and Imperial Headwear announced a three-year agreement with PGA Golf Exhibitions events beginning with the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando and including the PGA Fall Expo held annually in September in Las Vegas…
OIWC and Digital Lizard Announce Partnership
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition and Digital Lizard announced a partnership that allows OIWC supporters to receive discounts on all printing needs and provides a donation to OIWC…
ING Awards $100,000 in Grants to Combat Childhood Obesity
ING awarded 50 schools across the U.S. with $2,000 grants to help students combat childhood obesity. Through its ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program, financial services company ING, in partnership with the National Association for Sport and
Clarks Launches Search for New CEO
C&J Clark, the U.K. shoe giant, has announced that Peter Bolliger will retire next year as chief executive after eight years at the helm. Bolliger, who joined Clarks in 1994 and has been chief executive since 2002, has told the board he wants to retire ne
EMS Launches Commuter Rewards Program
Eastern Mountain Sports is launching a new program that will reward its customers for reducing carbon emissions by carpooling, vanpooling, walking, biking, telecommuting and taking public transportation. To facilitate the program, EMS partnered with NuRid
Exotic Wildlife Association Fights to Save Targeted Species
The Exotic Wildlife Association has filed an appeal against a recent federal judge’s ruling which overturned a special rule put in place by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Department that allowed three antelope species to be born, raised and freely traded
Michael Janich Joins Spyderco
Michael Janich, noted author, personal-defense instructor, and co-host of The Best Defense television series, has joined Spyderco, Inc. of Golden, CO, as their Special Projects Coordinator…
