Online Spending Forecast to be Flat through Holidays
ComScore is forecasting holiday online retail spending for the November – December period will be flat versus a year ago, significantly lower than last year’s growth rate of 19% and below the retail e-commerce growth rate of 9% that has been observed for
Intrawest Names New President/CEO
Intrawest appointed Frank DeBerry to the position of President and COO at Mountain Creek in New Jersey. In this role, DeBerry will be responsible for all aspects of Mountain Creek's resort operations and he…
SUGOI Hires Sales Agencies
SUGOI Performance Apparel, a division of Dorel Industries, announced that the Hartford Sales Group, managed by agency principal Larry Hartford, will represent SUGOI in the California and Northern Nevada region. Adam Casey and Jonathon Vinet from Pursuit B
Brown Shoe’s Q3 Sales Slip 2.2%
Brown Shoe Company, Inc. reported sales slid 2.2% to $631.7 million from $645.5 million a year ago. Earnings decreased 61.5% to $10.4 million, or 25 cents per diluted share, from $27.0 million, or 61 cents, in the year-ago quarter. Excluding non-recurring
Genesco Q3 Comps Rise 2%, EPS in Line With Forecast
Genesco Inc. had earnings from continuing operations of $9.5 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, up from $5.6 million, or 23 cents, a year ago. Sales increased 5% to $390 million from $372 million while comps grew 2
Genesco Q3 Comps Rise 2%, Net Sales Rise to $390 M
Genesco Inc. had earnings from continuing operations of $9.5 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008. These results include $2.5 million of restructuring charges and merger-related expenses, offset by…
Sampco to Manufacture Dunham Work Collection
Dunham signed a license agreement with Sampco Inc. for the brand's work and industrial collection. Effective Dec. 15, Sampco will manufacture, market and distribute Dunham work and industrial footwear…
Americans Revert to Cash to Manage Debt
The new Coinstar National Currency Poll on economic trends reveals that nearly a quarter of Americans report using cash more often to pay for purchases than they did just one year ago. Reasons cited include helping to manage budgets and control credit car
NSGA: Team Dealers Improve Profitability, Reduce Expenses
Team dealers matched two of three key profitability benchmarks and three important productivity measures from the previous study, according to data contained in the new NSGA Cost of Doing Business Survey. Net operating profit remained at a 10-year high of
NSGA: Team Dealers Improve Profitability, Reduce Expenses
Team dealers matched two of three key profitability benchmarks and three important productivity measures from the previous study, according to data contained in the new NSGA Cost of Doing Business Survey. Net operating profit remained at a 10-year high of
Cannondale Names Cadence Cycling as Dealer
Cannondale Sports Group has named New York-based Cadence Cycling & Multisport Centers as a dealer. Cadence provides cycling and multisport coaching, physiological testing, and sells higher-end boutique brands. The deal allows Cadence to offer lower priced
Skins Partners with Henrich
Skins Inc. has entered into a new development and manufacturing partnership with Henrich e Cia Ltda in Brazil. Henrich currently manufactures international brands such as Carrano, Max & Co., Clarks, Naturalizer, Good Guy Girl, Top Shop, Buffalo, Unisa, AR
McDavid Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Nike
McDavid and Stirling Mouldings Limited has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Nike. The lawsuit concerns foam padded shorts sold by Nike under the name, deflex…
GM and Tiger Woods to Sever Ties
General Motors said it would end its endorsement deal with Tiger Woods at the end of the year in an amicable parting aimed at saving the struggling automaker cash…
Bookings at Western Ski Resorts Drop Sharply
Rooms booked in at western destination ski resorts fell off 22.4% last month, indicating occupancy rates for the upcoming season will be 13.3% below last year, according to research released last week. With participation a key driver of snowsports sales,
