DSW Inc. Sees Q1 Net Fall on Slip in Comps
DSW Inc.'s first quarter same-store sales fell 4.7%, due primarily to a drop in units per transaction. Traffic and conversion were relatively flat. Overall sales increased 5.3% due to 34 new stores over last year and the June 2008 launch of e-commer
Honduran Earthquake Looks to be ‘Non-Event’
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Honduras on Thursday appears to have largely spared the major apparel plants operating in the region. Fruit of the Loom, Gildan Activewear and Hanesbrands all reported only minor damages to their facilties and no s
Columbia Confiscates Counterfeit Products in Thailand
Columbia Sportswear Company said authorities in Thailand have confiscated more than 4,700 counterfeit Columbia products from four retail outlets and two related warehouses…
Columbia to Launch Online Retail Site
Columbia Sportswear announced the launch of its new business-to-consumer online channel. Columbia’s e-commerce sites will showcase “The Science of the Greater Outdoors” and explore how the company’s product technologies protect consumers from the elements
Sports Belle Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Sports Belle Inc., the sports uniform supplier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. The filing comes after a fire in March 2008 destroyed its headquarters and main factory in Knoxvill
Study: Teens Likely to Trade Team Sports for Individual Exercise
Researchers from the New Brunswick Medical Training Centre in Canada asked secondary school students in Montreal about their participation in 29 physical activities over five years and found that 94% of the students took part in team activities when they
Brown Shoe Posts $7.6MM Q1 Loss, Famous Footwear’s Comps Off 4.9%
Brown Shoe Co., the parent of Famous Footwear, reported a loss of $7.6 million, or 18 cents a share, in the first quarter. Sales declined 2.8% to $538.7 million from $554.5 million in the year ago quarter. Famous Footwear net sales were $317.6 million, a
Gramicci Adds to Growing Sales Force
Gramicci has added two more well-known outdoor apparel industry sales representatives to its sales team. This follows on the recent announcement of other new representatives, bringing Gramicci closer to finalizing a new nationwide sales team…
Candace Parker Most Popular WNBA Jersey
Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, the 2008 WNBA Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, tops this year’s list of WNBA most popular jerseys, based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and WNBAStore.com from October 2008 through April 20
Eastbay to Close Call Center
Eastbay, a division of Foot Locker, is planning to close a call center in Allouez, Wisconsin by the end of July. About 200 workers are reportedly affected…
Curtis Charles Named Puma’s SVP of North American Sales
PUMA North America appointed Curtis Charles as Senior Vice President of North American Sales, overseeing all sales and sales operations activities for both the PUMA and Tretorn brands. Prior to his appointment to PUMA, Charles was CEO/CMO of Keimistre & L
Woolrich Enters Big and Tall License
Woolrich, Inc. has partnered with Georgia Khaki Company to launch a men’s Big & Tall line for the lifestyle brand. The newest brand to partner with Woolrich, Georgia Khaki Company will source, manufacture, sell and distribute Woolrich men’s Big & Tall spo
NEMO Hires Brandon Davey as Senior Designer
NEMO Equipment, Inc., the tent and tent accessories manufacturer, has hired Brandon Davey as its new senior designer. A graduate of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Brandon has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in industrial design. Prior to working for N
Nantahala Outdoor Center to Launch New Store in Gatlinburg, TN
Nantahala Outdoor Center is planning a major new outfitters store in Gatlinburg, tapping into the hub of one of the Smokies’ most bustling tourism markets. The Great Outpost will serve as a launching pad for whitewater rafting, whitewater and flatwater ka
Jim Gerson Joins VF Action Sports as President of Reef – Americas
Reef has appointed Jim Gerson, currently VP of Apparel at The North Face, as President of Reef-Americas. In his new role, Gerson will be responsible for developing the product line and brand strategy for the Reef brand worldwide and for the profitability
