Nordstrom’s Same-Store Sales Jump 21 Percent in August
Nordstrom, Inc. reported a 21.0 percent increase in same-store sales for the four-week period ended August 25, compared with the comparable period ended August 27, 2011…
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Names Marketing Chief for Americas
Amer Sports Winter and Outdoor Americas appointed Ashley Williams to the position of Americas marketing vice president/director and Salomon brand franchise leader…
Lids Foundation Launches Nationwide Campaign
LIDS Sports Group’s newly established charitable arm, the LIDS Foundation, announced the launch of its signature nationwide grant campaign – the “Tip the Hat Award.” The LIDS Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization with a mission t
Champs Sports Launches e-Zine for Teens
Champs Sports is launching a new app-based e-zine called SWAG (Stylish Ways to Acquire Game), giving teen athletes and fans an inside look at the lives and interests of their favorite athletes and the people who influence sports culture…
Retailers Poised to Shift Holiday Cargo from East Coast and Gulf Ports
The National Retail Federation again urged labor and management to return to the table in negotiations for a new East Coast and Gulf Coast longshoremen’s contract, saying retailers heading into the crucial holiday season will be forced to divert car
Nike to Replace Umbro as England’s Kit Provider
Nike reportedly will replace sister brand Umbro as the official kit provider for the England football team…
RECALL: 400 Pair of Brakes by Eecycleworks LLC
Eecycleworks LLC of La Cañada, CA is recalling about 400 high-end bicycle brakes because the bridge of the brakes can crack, posing a fall hazard for riders, the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission reported…
Student Conservation Association Lands $500,000 Grant
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has received a $500,000 grant from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation to expand its engagement of underrepresented Bay Area youth in environmental education, conservation service, and community stewardship…
Group Rossignol USA Promotes Steele to President’s Post
Ron Steele, formerly vice president of sales and marketing for Rossignol USA, has been promoted to president of Group Rossignol North America to replace Tim Petrick, who left to take a top position at K2 Sports. Petrick had held the post since January 201
Finish Line Appoints VP, Digital Technology
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Harvey Bierman has joined the company as vice president, digital technology. Bierman has more than 20 years of retail experience, including an extensive background in the footwear industry. He comes to Finish Line afte
Billabong Posts FY Loss, Reveals Turnaround Plan
Billabong International Limited reported a net loss after tax of $275.6 million in the twelve months ended June 30 while also announcing its Transformation Strategy for the company…
Collective Brands Shareholders Approve Sale of Company
Shareholders of Collective Brands, owner of the Payless and Stride Ride shoe store chains, have approved the sale of the company to an investment group that includes Wolverine Worldwide Inc. for more than $1.3 billion. Collective stockholders voted at a s
Cabela’s Announces First Stores for Virginia and Delaware
Cabela’s Incorporated announced it will open its first stores in Virginia and Delaware in 2014. The retailer plans to commence construction on both stores next year…
Lenzing Forecasts Falling Prices for its Cellulosic Fibers
The Lenzing Group expects average prices for its cellulosic, or wood-based fibers, to decline in the back half of the year as textile companies work through a surplus of cotton…
Pacific Sunwear Cuts Losses, Excluding Charges
Pacific Sunwear of California reported sales improved slightly in the second quarter, to $210.3 million versus net sales of $200.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 ended July 30, 2011. Comps were up 5 percent, thanks in part to new brands tha
