Keen To Hold Worldwide Recess Day
Keen, Inc. is inviting everyone across the globe to go outside to play for 10 minutes on Worldwide Recess Day, to be held Friday, Sept. 14. Many Keen stores, offices and distributors around the world – in places from Germany and Canada to Japan and the US
Report: Dwyane Wade Leaving Nike for Li Ning
According to SneakerWatch.com, Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will leave Nike's Jordan Brand for a shoe deal with the Chinese-based brand, Li-Ning…
Finish Line Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Scott Hoffman has joined the company as executive vice president, chief merchandising officer. Hoffman has 18 years of industry experience, coming to Finish Line after three years as managing director for Echo Design G
Brown Shoe Company Acquires Sam and Libby Brand
Brown Shoe Company has acquired the Sam & Libby brand and reunited it with its founders, Sam and Libby Edelman. For the last eight years, the brand was owned by The Jones Group…
Carhartt Goes Live on CenterStone’s iVendix B2B Platform
Carhartt switched on Web-based B2B e-commerce software from CenterStone Technologies, Inc. that enables the apparel company's sales reps, retail customers and customer service representatives to order 24 x 7…
Outdoor University Solicits Speaker Proposals for ORWM ’13
Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association are accepting speaker proposals for Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer, for Winter Market, January 23-26, 2013, in Salt Lake City…
Retailers Bullish on Holidays, Will Start Promotions Earlier
Three fourths (75 percent) of retailers forecast an increase in holiday sales this year and 31 percent report that they will start promotions earlier, according to a survey released today by Hay Group. While 58 percent of retailers will wait until Novembe
Dakine Moving to New Headquarters
Dakine will move its headquarters from Columbia Street in downtown Hood River, OR to 603 Portway Avenue, in the Port of Hood River’s Waterfront Business Park, according to Key Development Corporation, which is developing the park. Dakine will occupy
Crocs Promotes Crutchfield to COO Post
Crocs, Inc. promoted Scott Crutchfield to the position of chief operating officer, where he will be responsible for leading all day-to-day operations for the Niwot, CO company, including overseeing worldwide manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply
Report: Amazon to Launch Sports and Outdoor Gear for Kids Website
Amazon.com's Quidsi unit reportedly is launching a new sports and activities e-commerce site called AfterSchool.com in its first dedicated website around sporting goods. The website is designed to outfit kids with sports, dance and art supplies…
Hobie Cat Co. Acquires European Business
The Hobie Cat Company, based out of Oceanside, CA., has acquired Hobie Cat’s business in Europe effective Sept. 1. The agreement will give the sailboat and kayak company worldwide trademark rights and put the operation of Hobie Cat‘s business
Wolverine Sees Q3 Shortfall on Europe Weakness
Citing worsening business conditions in Europe, Wolverine World Wide indicated last week that its third-quarter revenues and earnings will likely fall “modestly below” guidance given in July. At Goldman Sachs Global Retail Conference, Don Grim
Quiksilver Says US, New Asian Markets Offset European Decline in Q3
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that revenues grew 2 percent to $512.4 million in the third quarter ended July 31, 2012, as a successful back-to-school launch of DC footwear and apparel into mid-tier department stores in the U.S. and growing sales in new Asian
Lululemon Raises FY Guidance on Blowout Q2
Riding strapping demand for its yoga and running apparel, Lululemon Athletica reported revenues for the second quarter jumped 33.1 percent to $282.6 million while earnings shot up 49.0 percent to $57.2 million, or 39 cents a share – both eclipsing interna
Under Armour Downplays Department Store Cannibalization Threat
While Under Armour has opened up selling to department stores particularly to expand its women’s lines, the brand doesn’t feel the extension will impede on the gains being seen in its core sporting goods retail partners…
