DSW Q2 Comps Climb 4.4 Percent
DSW Inc. reported second quarter sales increased 9.7 percent to $562 million, with comparable sales increasing 4.4 percent. Adjusted EPS climbed to 97 cents a share, an increase of 47 percent over last year…
Billabong Reports $883 Million Loss After Writing Down Value of Brands to Nearly Zero
Billabong International Limited, which is in the throes of refinancing its debt and has slashed 75 percent of its suppliers in the last year, reported a net loss after tax of AUD$859.5 million ($883 mm) for the year ended June 30, after AUD$867.2 million
OIA Seeks Input for Outdoor Retail of the Future Project
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is seeking outdoor industry input for its Outdoor Retail of the Future Project, a multi-year initiative aimed at reinventing the outdoor retail experience…
6pm.com Names Jay Alexander Senior Style Advisor
6pm.com, the online retailer, announced the designation of seasoned style expert Jay Alexander as the company's first-ever senior style advisor. This role was created to reinforce the brand's growth through on-trend, in-season merchandise…
Former Nike Designer Becomes Chief Merchant for Levi’s
Grant Barth, who spent 16 years at Nike in global merchandising across many categories including sportswear, running and technical outerwear, has been named chief merchandising officer for the Levi’s brand. Barth left Nike earlier this year to becom
EORA to Continue Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program in 2014
EORA (Eastern Outdoor Reps Association) said it will continue its Outdoor Opportunity Grant Program, which it launched this year. The program provides grants up to $500 to non-profits that provide youth oriented outdoor programs…
Helly Hansen Fills New Sales Position for North American Sailing
Helly Hansen this week named Jenny Daudlin to the newly created position of sailing sales representative for North America…
WFSGI Schedules Manufacturing Forum in Taiwan
The Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) and several trade associations in China and Taiwan have organiized a forum in Taipei as part of WFSGI's “The Future of Manufacturing” initiative, which aims to help help manufacturers
NuCanoe Named Vendor Partner by Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (Grassroots) is pleased to announce that NuCanoe has joined our organization as a Vendor Partner…
Foot Locker Inc. Maintains Full Year Guidance
Foot Locker, Inc. reported net income rose 11.9 percent in its second quarter ended Aug. 3, to $66 million, or 44 cents per share, compared with net income of $59 million, or 39 cents, last year. Comparable-store sales increased 1.8 percent. Excluding cos
REI, Cabela’s and Dick’s SG Earn High Marks for Online Stores
According to StellaService's rankings of the performance of online retailers based on their customer service levels for July, REI, Cabela's and Dick's Sporting Goods earned the top grades in the sporting goods/outdoor channel…
Skullcandy Secures $50 Million Credit Line
In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Skullcandy Inc. said it entered into a credit agreement and revolving line of credit note with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which provides a line of credit of up to $50 million…
Easton Bell Sports Names Recent Bell, Blackburn Hires
Easton-Bell Sports announced several recent hires and promotions aimed at bolstering brand management, product design and marketing at Bell and Blackburn…
Famous Footwear Partners with The Salvation Army
With the back-to-school season in full swing, Famous Footwear is focusing on families in need in the New York City area by providing more than 100 pairs of the season's hottest shoe styles for kids through The Salvation Army – Greater New York Divisi
Dick’s Sporting Goods and ESPN Introduce “Hell Week”
Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN introduced Hell Week, an original documentary chronicling the Station Camp High School football team as they endure a preseason overnight training camp deep in the Tennessee mountains. The documentary debuts Thursday, A
