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Sporting Goods Exempted From Phthalates Ban

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, sporting goods (except for toy versions of a sporting good) are exempted from the definition of a toy and not subject to the ban on phthalates in toys. CPSC also said exempted bicycles, playground equip

Chernin’s to Shutter Doors

Chernin's Shoe Outlet LLC, the discount footwear retailer, is going out of business. The Chicago-based chain filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, listing assets of between $500,000 and $1 million and liabilities of between $1 million and $10 million. Che

Layoffs at Brown Shoe and Macy’s

Macy's Inc. and Brown Shoe Co. joined a number of companies announcing major layoffs to streamline operations in the face of the recession. Macy's plans to cut 7,000 jobs, or 4% of its workforce, while Brown Shoe, the parent of Famous Footwear,

Twins Enterprise Rebrands

Twins Enterprise is shifting directions to show off the brand's heritage and the unique story of how the company has come to be a major player in the sports licensed products market…

Crocs Asks Distributors to Absorb IP Enforcement Fees

Crocs is taking steps to save a few dollars by not spending as much on legal fees. The company has created a new model of intellectual property rights enforcement activity in all distributor regions in which distributors contribute to legal fees…

Grenade Gloves Hires New Sales Force Throughout U.S.

Grenade Gloves implements a new sales force in several key regions throughout the US. Marty Carrigan is the West Regional Sales Manager with an extensive background in equipment, apparel and accessories for the action sports industry. He is currently on

BJ’s January Comps Hurt by Fuel Sales

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. reported net sales for fiscal January increased 0.9% to $656.7 million from $651.0 million last year. On a comparable club basis, January sales decreased by 0.7%, including a negative impact from sales of gasoline of approximatel

Costco Comps Slip 2% in January

Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $5.10 billion for the month of January, down 0.2% from $5.11 billion for the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the month declined 2.0% after an increase of 7.0% last year. For the first tw

Ross January Comps Decline 2%, Raises Q4 Guidance

Ross Stores, Inc. reported sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009 of $365 million, a 4% increase over the $350 million in sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 2, 2008. Same store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009 declined 2% compared to th

Twins Enterprise Rebrands as Twins ’47 and Banner ’47

Twins Enterprise is shifting directions to show off the brands heritage and the unique story of how the company has come to be a major player in the sports licensed products market. Twins Enterprises is launching new brand platforms for its two main busin