Callaway Golf Signs Xander Schauffele
Callaway Golf Company announced that Xander Schauffele, a rising star on the PGA Tour, has joined its professional staff.
Camping World Announces Initial List of Gander Outdoors Openings
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, announced the initial list of 69 stores that are scheduled to open by May 2018.
L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships Begins January 3
The top cross-country skiers from across Alaska and America will compete for more than prestigious national titles in the 2018 L.L.Bean U.S. Cross Country Championships, which begin Wednesday, January 3, and continue through Monday, January 8, at Kincaid Park.
The Buckle Sees December Sales Slide
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended December 30, 2017 decreased 4.1 percent.
J. C. Penney Sees 3.4 Percent Gain In Holiday Sales
J. C. Penney Company Inc. announced that its comparable store sales for the combined nine-week period ending December 30, 2017 increased 3.4 percent over the same period last year. The company also reaffirmed all components of its most recent full-year financial guidance for fiscal 2017.
Macy’s Reports Positive Comp Sales For November/December
Macy’s Inc. announced that its comparable sales on an owned basis increased 1.0 percent in the months of November and December 2017 combined, compared to the same period last year. Active apparel, shoes, dresses, coats, fine jewelry, men’s tailored clothing, children’s and home were all top performers.
KingSize Announces Exclusive Partnership With Copper Fit
KingSize, the men’s extended sizing retailer, announced an exclusive partnership with Copper Fit carrying its compression gear in extended sizes 2XL-5XL.
Powerstep Parent Files Infringement Lawsuit
Stable Step, LLC, a leading provider of prefabricated orthotics and insoles under the Powerstep brand, has filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida against Foot Care Store, Inc./Dia-Foot, distributor and retailer of Pure Stride orthotics.
Simms Appoints VP Of Product Design & Merchandising
For the last eight years, Bart Bonime served as the director of fishing at Patagonia.
M&A Fever Continues In 2017
Cabela’s, Gander Mountain, Eastern Mountain Sports, Majestic Athletic, Icebreaker, Villa, JackRabbit, Ogio and SIA’s Snow Show were among the businesses sold in yet another busy year of M&A action in 2017.
OEKO-TEX Updates Product Guidelines
In 2018, the OEKO-TEX Association will provide further targeted support on issues relating to consumer protection and sustainability throughout the textile value creation chain.
Zumiez Sees December Comps Climb 8 Percent
Zumiez raised its guidance for the fourth quarter due primarily to stronger than expected quarter-to-date sales and product margin performance.
Vans Launches Ninth Annual Custom Culture Competition
Vans is inviting high school art students nationwide to participate in the ninth year of Vans Custom Culture, an art competition built to inspire creativity and show support for art programs in schools.
Celerant Technology and SSI Data Launch New Integration Tools
Celerant Technology, a leading provider of innovative retail and e-commerce solutions, and SSI Data, the leading retail POS data analytics technology serving the global active lifestyle retail market, announced new integration tools that enables retailers to connect easily with SSI Data and gain easy access to robust total marketplace trend reporting tools and reports.
A Running Start Joining Forces with Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet announced that A Running Start in West Reading, PA, will partner with Fleet Feet as a location effective immediately. Current owner, founder, and chief running officer of A Running Start Sorita Averill-Fitzgerald will remain owner of the store, which she first opened in 2004.
