Famous Footwear Appoints Chief Merchant
Karlyn Mattson was most recently vice president merchandise manager of shoes, accessories and intimate apparel at Target.
NRF Sees Imports Picking Up
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to increase 4.6 percent during the first half of 2017 over the same period last year as the nation’s economy improves and retail sales continue to grow, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
MC Sports Files For Bankruptcy
MC Sports, the Michigan-based sporting goods chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday. The company is moving to hold liquidation sales at all of its 68 locations, but will use the reorganization to seek a rushed alternative funding or to find a buyer that might keep the stores open.
ComScore Reports 18 Percent Jump In Online Holiday Spending
Online buying on desktop computers grew 13 percent while mobile spending (smartphones and tablets) was up 45 percent.
Shimano Sees Earnings Drop In 2016
Sales in 2016 slid 14.7 percent to ¥323 billion, with a 17.4 percent slide in its Bicycle Components segment and 1.7 percent slip in its Fishing Tackle segment.
Surf Expo Adds Sales Manager
Surf Expo, the largest and longest running boardsports, paddle and beach/resort lifestyle tradeshow in the world, appointed Kenenth Andres as sales manager for the SUP, Wake, Wind, Kayak & Canoe sections of the show.
Baltimore Gets Behind-Security Airport Gym
Roam Fitness members will also have access to Lululemon clothes and Brooks Running shoes available for rent or purchase.
Report: Under Armour To Sponsor Real Madrid
Under Armour is reportedly in negotiations to replace Adidas as the kit provider for Real Madrid in what would rank as the highest-value sponsorship deal in the world.
Dick’s To Open Store In Cedar Park, TX
The retailer currently has three other Dick’s Sporting Goods locations in Austin.
The Conservation Alliance Issues Statement On Outdoor Retailer Debate
In a statement, The Conservation Alliance applauded OIA “for taking steps to explore other locations for the show, and recognize that Utah’s position on public lands is the most important factor in motivating them to do so.”
OIA Executive Director To Meet With Gov. Herbert
“Utah is at a crossroads. Political leadership has the opportunity now to change course and grow the outdoor recreation economy to the benefit of all Utah citizens,” OIA stated in a press release.
OIA To Meet Utah Governor Herbert On Thursday
Amy Roberts, OIA’s executive director, along with a number of outdoor leaders will meet to ask the governor to stop all efforts to rescind the Bears Ears National Monument through executive order, to stop efforts to gut the Antiquities Act and “to support keeping our public lands public for all Americans to enjoy.”
Asics America Shows Some Stabilization In Q4
The company improved its profitability in the fourth quarter while lowering the rate of its sales decline versus recent quarters.
Hibbett Finishes 2016 With Q4 Shortfall
Wrapping up a rocky year for the sporting goods chain, Hibbett Sports Inc. warned it expects earnings to slump between 28 and 30 percent in the fourth quarter, well below guidance.
AAFA Names Honorees For The 2017 American Image Awards
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced its 2017 American Image Awards honorees: Andrew Rosen, Founder and CEO of Theory (Person of the Year); Marc Fisher Footwear (Company of the Year); Stuart Vevers of Coach, Inc. (Designer of the Year); and Nick Graham (Fashion Maverick).
