Bon-Ton Stores To Close 40 Locations In 2018
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. plans to close at least 40 locations in 2018 after reporting third-quarter results missed expectations.
FDRA Survey Predicts Big Holiday For Sneakers And Women’s Boots
The report showed that 61 percent plan to spend over $100 on shoes this holiday season, up from 2016. Casual sneakers are the most sought after item again at 34 percent, especially in the western part of the country.
AAOS Launches Redesigned OrthoInfo.org
OrthoInfo.org, the trusted consumer website on bone and joint health, launched a new design that is easier to navigate, access and view, stated the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Salomon Athlete Cat Bradley Sets FKT For Grand Canyon Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim
Bradley completed the 42-mile out-and-back route in 7:52:20, beating out the previous women’s record set by Bethany Lewis in 2011 by more than 20 minutes.

Deckers Brands Files Investor Presentation Highlighting Progress Of Transformation And Board Strength
Deckers Brands filed an investor presentation in connection with Deckers’ upcoming 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on December 14, 2017.
Perfect Storm Boot Appoints Northwest Rep
Perfect Storm Boot Corp. announced the addition of the Summit Sales NW team, effective immediately.
PHIT Act Earns 100th Co-Sponsor In Just Eight Months
Congress wants to lower costs to increase activity in America. On November 13, Congressman (Dr.) Paul Gosar (R-AZ) became the 100th House co-sponsor of The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act in 2017. The previous high was 89 co-sponsors over 2015/16.

Sport Chek’s Weak Sales Continue, Management Upbeat On Prospects
“There are aspects of the business we are pleased with and others that require attention,” said Stephen Wetmore, CEO and president of Canadian Tire, the owner of FGL Sports, of the business on his company’s third quarter conference call. “However, everything we look at is providing upside potential.”

Jordan Partners With Gatorade On ‘Like Mike’ Collection
The apparel collection is available now at select retailers. The Air Jordan VI and XXXII low release December 16.
Balega Opens Application For 2018 Impi Ambassador Team
Impi team members will represent Balega as brand ambassadors to help illuminate Balega’s core pillars: performance, excellence, harmony, creativity and community.
Grassroots Connect’s 2017 Fall Show Sees 13 Percent Attendance Increase
Organizers confirmed 982 total attendees including Grassroots member retailers and vendor partners, invited retailers and vendors, independent sales representatives, business services and media.Pre-booked appointments increased 8 percent to a total of 6,366.

Payless Planning ‘Additional Steps’ To Further Strengthen Organization
Payless ShoeSource, which emerged from bankruptcy proceedings in August, said it may pursue additional restructuring efforts amid reports that layoffs were imminent.

Nike Upgrades App Membership Features
NikePlus Unlocks upgrades experiences and access by collecting and analyzing members’ shopping behavior, activity and feedback across all Nike digital and physical touch points.
October Retail Sales Up 4.3 Percent Over Last Year
Retail sales in October increased 0.1 percent over September on a seasonally adjusted basis and were up 4.3 percent year-over-year unadjusted.

Blundstone Unveils New Branding And Website
In addition, the Australian boot brand expanded distribution into premium retailers such as Nordstrom, Todd Snyder, Steven Alan, American Rag, REI and Abercrombie & Fitch.