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
CenterStone’s B2B E-Commerce Solutions Receive Record Adoption
For the fourth consecutive year, CenterStone Technologies reported record numbers for transactions processed through its iVendix and Escape B2B e-commerce applications in 2008. The company's solutions have helped to expand the marketplace for vendors
Industry Chains Continue Respective Trends in January
Pacific Sunwear of California reported that total PacSun sales for the fiscal month of January declined 8% to $54.7 million from $59.6 million in the year ago period. PacSun comp sales dropped 11% for the month…
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,
Wolverine World Wide Maintains Full Year Sales Growth Despite Q4 Decline
Wolverine managed to maintain full year sales growth despite difficult trading conditions in the fourth quarter that led to decreased sales from last year’s fourth quarter. Growth for the year was once again driven by the company’s Outdoor Group and more
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
Retail Container Traffic to Fall 11.8% in First Half of 2009
After ending 2008 down 7.9%, cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to drop at an even faster pace during the first half of 2009 as the economic recession continues, according to the monthly Port Tracker report released toda
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
Dillard’s Reports Drop in January Comps and Q4
Dillard’s, Inc. saw merchandise sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009 of $376.61 million, compared to sales for the four weeks ended Feb. 2, 2008 of $435.25 million. Total sales decreased 13% while comparable store sales decreased 12% for the four-
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
