U.S. Chain Stores Sales Rise 4.5 Percent in January
U.S. chain stores posted a gain of 4.5 percent for the fiscal month of January on a year-over-year basis according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The January industry performance was the strongest since September 2011 (+5.5 perce
ComScore Sees 15 Percent E-Commerce Gain in 2012
ComScore, Inc. said for the full year, U.S. retail e-commerce sales reached $186.2 billion, an increase of 15 percent – the strongest annual growth rate since before the recession. Q4 2012 sales grew 14 percent year-over-year…
Cutter and Buck Names Rep of the Year
Cutter & Buck named Jack Keegan, who has been representing the apparel company in the Carolinas for six years, as its 2012 Corporate Salesperson of the Year…
American Sportfishing Association Hails Jewell Nomination
American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the trade association that represents the recreational fishing industry, applauded the nomination of Sally Jewell for Department of the Interior Secretary…
Stein Mart Comps Increase 4.6 Percent in January
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Jan. 26 increased 4.6 percent. Total sales for the five-week period ended Feb. 2 were $78.9 million, an increase of 31.3 percent over total sales of $60.1 million for the four
Chaco Partners with American Camp Association
Reinforcing its commitment to inspiring a lifetime of adventure, Chaco has partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA) as its official footwear supplier.
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 11.7 Percent in January
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $1.80 billion for the five weeks ended Feb. 2, 2013, an increase of 34.6 percent compared with total sales of $1.34 billion in the four weeks ended Jan. 28, 2012. On a same-store basis, sales were up 11.7 percent
The North Face Broadens Support of Freeskiing
The North Face is broadening its support of freeskiing development through U.S. Freeskiing's New Rookie Team to develop future U.S. talent and sponsorship of Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix and X Games Gold Medalist Maddie Bowman…
REI CEO Sally Jewell Nominated for Secretary of Interior
President Obama nominated REI President and CEO Sally Jewell to be the next Secretary of the Interior in a move that sent cheers around the human-powered outdoor recreation industry as it vies with the domestic energy sector for access to public lands. Je
Aldo Group Signs License Agreement with Bebe Stores
Bebe Stores, Inc. has entered into a strategic global licensing agreement with Aldo Product Services (APS), a division of the Aldo Group, to design, manufacture and distribute Bebe’s footwear…
ISPO Munich 2013 Sold Record Exhibition Space
Approximately 81,000 business professionals from 109 countries visited ISPO Munich 2013 from Feb. 3-6. This represents four percent more than in 2012. Sixty-six percent of the visitors hailed from abroad, with the majority coming from Italy, Austria, Swit
Gildan’s Q1 Tops Guidance
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings of $35.3 million, or 29 cents per share, in its first quarter ended Dec. 30, compared with a net loss of $46.1 million or 38 cents, a year ago. The results just surpassed company guidance. The company also reco
Chaco Partners with American Camp Association
Reinforcing its commitment to inspiring a lifetime of adventure, Chaco has partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA) to encourage young campers to enjoy a lifetime of outdoor activities and pursuits…
Davidson’s Appoints CFO
Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, appointed Andrew “Drew” Kramer, CPA to the position of chief financial officer…
OGIO Reports Double-Digit Gains in Golf
OGIO International, the designer of golf bags, apparel and accessories, reports its golf sales revenue grew 48 percent in 2012…
