Citi Trends Reports 1.9% Q4 Comp Decline
Citi Trends, Inc., the value-priced retailer of urban apparel, reported total sales in the 13-week period ended January 31, increased 8.9% to $146.6 million compared with $134.6 million in the 13-week period ended February 2, 2008. Comparable store sales
Columbia Sponsors Amgen Bike Tour
Columbia Sportswear Co. will be the sportswear partner of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling road race. Under the sponsorship, Columbia will outfit staff, VIPs, local volunteers and all VERSUS, Web site and on-site announcers with indu
New Balance celebrates Susan Komen anniversary
To celebrate its 20th year as a sponsor of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in 2009, New Balance is introducing a pink special edition New Balance 993 running shoe and plans an expected $1 million donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure…
Harbor Footwear Appoints VP of Merchandising
Dennis Lazar, President and CEO of Harbor Footwear Group, Ltd. said the company has appointed Jim Tangeman to the position of VP of Merchandising…
illumiNITE Puts New Management Team in Place
A new management team has taken over at illumiNITE, the maker of reflective apparel for athletes. Led by industry apparel veteran Justin McCarthy, who has held key sales positions at Nike and New Balance, the team is initially focused on making some signi
Adventure Medical Kits Hires Alta Group
Adventure Medical Kits has tapped Seattle, WA-based Alta Group Inc. to represent its lines in Oregon and Washington. The Alta Group replaces Doug Nunn & Associates, which had represented AMK in both Oregon and Washington for the last 15 years…
McDavid Names Marketing Product Manager
McDavid named Melissa Poole to the newly created position of marketing product manager to support the company’s rapid growth of its protective apparel category, which features its patented HexPad technology. Prior to joining McDavid, Poole worked in packa
QBP Distributes SealLine Urban Line
Cascade Designs, Inc. announced the distribution of the SealLine Urban Line of gear protection through QBP (Quality Bicycle Products). A distributor to the cycling industry, QBP will stock the full SealLine Urban Line including…
McDavid Names Marketing Product Manager
McDavid has named Melissa Poole to the newly created position of marketing product manager to support the company’s rapid growth of its protective apparel category, which features its patented HexPad technology…
Sport Chalet Reviews Strategic Alternatives
Sport Chalet, Inc. said it was evaluating strategic alternatives, including raising additional capital and amending or replacing its current credit facility. This includes retaining Wedbush Morgan Securities as its financial adviser…
Escalade’s CFO Resigns
Escalade, Inc. said it has accepted the resignation of Terry D. Frandsen as vice president and chief financial officer. Robert J. Keller, Escalade's president and chief executive officer, said that the company and Frandsen had reached a mutual decis
When Trade Shows Feel More Like Job Fairs
Not unlike other trade shows this last month, the PGA Merchandise Show last week continued the mood as the usually festive atmosphere worked to fight its way to the surface. Thursday seemed slow and quiet, though weather and flight delays may have played
Delta Swings to Profit; Will Close Soffe Plant
Delta Apparel Inc. reported that sales growth for the fiscal second quarter ended December 27 was fueled by gains at the Retail-Ready division, which is comprised of the Soffe and Junkfood businesses, while the Activewear segment, comprised of the Delta a
Hartmarx Files for Chapter 11
Hartmarx Corp., which makes the Jack Nicklaus, Bobby Jones and Lyle & Scott golf apparel collections, filed for Chapter 11 protection in an Illinois federal bankruptcy court, citing a “substantial decline” in sales to consumers and retailers as well as li
Acushnet Sales Drop in Q4
Fortune Brands Inc., the parent of Acushnet Company's golf brands including Titleist, Cobra and FootJoy, reported that sales in its golf segment fell 13.4% in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, to $212.2 million from $245.1 million. The golf division
