Sanuk Promotes Surf Musician Film
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corp, released the world premiere of 'Sherm's in the Band,' featuring surf-musician Donavon Frankenreiter on his European “Start Livin” tour. Directed by Steve Sherman, the exclusive short film offers a
Cleveland Golf/Srixo Appoints VP, Business Developmentl, U.S.
Cleveland Golf/Srixon is pleased to announce that Scott Carlyle has been named Vice President of Business Development for Cleveland Golf/Srixon – U.S.A…
Gander Mountain to Open Gun Firearms Super Center in Ohio Feb. 15.
Gander Mountain will open its first “Gander Mtn. Firearms Super Center” in Ohio in Reynoldsville Feb. 15. The new concept specialty store will feature thousands of new and used firearms of all kinds, and the industry’s best selection of
Austin Canoe and Kayak Ends 2012 in Growth Mode
Outdoor retailer, Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK), a division of MSP Holdings, LLC, surpassed several milestones in 2012 with the expansion of staffing, business facilities, an additional storefront, as well as an increased online presence.
February Container Imports to Surge in Wake of Tentative Labor Deal
With a tentative contract deal reached with East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers but a key West Coast agreement unsettled, import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in February over the sam
Nike to Sponsor Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers confirmed a new partnership that will see the club’s kit sponsorship move from Umbro to the Nike brand from the start of the 2013-14 season…
Payless ShoeSource Seeks $175 Million Term Loan
Payless ShoeSource Inc. is seeking a $175 million add-on term loan to fund a dividend to shareholders, a person with knowledge of the transaction told Bloomberg News…
Golf Rounds Played Dips in December, but up for the Year
Golf Datatech estimated golf rounds on a national level were down 3.8 percent in December and up 5.7 percent for all of 2012…
Costco Reports U.S. Comps Grew 3 Percent in January
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported comp store sales for the five weeks ended Feb. 3 grew 8 percent in the United States. This year's period contained one less day compared to last year, due to the timing of the New Year's holiday, which negat
Kohl’s Ends Fiscal 2013 with Strong January Comps
Kohl’s Corporation reported today that comparable store sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 26, 2013 compared to Jan. 28, 2012 increased 13.3 percent. Due to the 53rd week in the fiscal 2012 calendar, fiscal January 2013 included a fifth week which
Sport Chalet’s Losses Increase in Q3
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported that its losses widened in its third quarter ended Dec. 30, 2012 to $1.9 million, or 13 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million, or 7 cents in the third quarter of the prior year. The Los Angeles-based chain said
Gildan’s Q1 Tops Guidance
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported net earnings of $35.3 million, or 29 cents per share, in its first quarter ended Dec. 30, compared with a net loss of $46.1 million or 38 cents, a year ago. The results just surpassed company guidance. The company also reco
R.G. Barry’s Q2 Sales Decline
R.G. Barry Corp., the parent of Dearfoams, reported earnings and sales declined in the second quarter and first half ended Dec. 29 due to soft footwear sales, although the overall consolidated performance was in line with its previously-reported expectati
Athleta Partners with Life Time Fitness to Present Women’s Race Series
Athleta will be the title sponsor of Life Time Fitness, Inc.’s premiere athletic event series for women, Esprit de She – The Spirit of Her Race Series…
Primaloft Promotes Two in Marketing Department
PrimaLoft promoted Nick Martin and Victoria Lee to new roles in its marketing department…
