Keen Footwear Ups Production Plans at New Portland Factory
Keen Footwear said last week it will build 13 footwear styles at its new factory in Portland, OR in coming years, up from the eight the company forecast just six months ago…
Pacific Sunwear Posts Positive Comps in Fiscal First Quarter; Posts Another Loss
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. lost $31.5 million in the second quarter as the surf-inspired retailer continues to undergo an image revival to help spark sales for a consumer base that is growing increasingly disinterested…
Unique Solar Tree Makes New Store a Landmark
Customers should not have much trouble finding Half-Moon Outfitters new store in Columbia, SC when it opens June 3. They can just head down the 2900 block of Devine Street until they see the giant tree like structure bristling with solar panels and pull i
Syms Explores Possible Sale
Syms Corp. said it is considering selling itself and other strategic alternatives. The company said its board is evaluating alternatives with Rothschild Inc. as an adviser, and doesn't plan on commenting further unless a transaction is approved or if
SwingAway Sports Signs Bryce Harper
SwingAway Sports Products has signed Bryce Harper, Major League Baseballs 2010 No #1 Overall Draft Pick, to an exclusive multi-year contract…
Louisville Slugger Partners with The Nature Conservancy
In recognition of next week's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness week, Louisville Slugger and The Nature Conservancy are teaming up to encourage the public to learn how to spot the signs of the emerald ash borer and take simple steps to help avoid the sprea
DSW’s Q1 Earnings Climb on 10 Percent Comp Gain
DSW Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 12.0 percent to $503.6 million from $449.5 million in the first quarter of 2010. Comparable sales increased 10.8 percent on top of a 16.2 percent increase in comps in the first quarter of 2010. Net earni
Tennessee Lawmakers Look to Lure Outfitters with Bill
Lawmakers in Tennessee have introduced the Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011 to encourage the development of adventure tourism in rural areas suffering high unemployment…
Western Ski Resorts Continue to Post Solid Occupancy Gains
Overall occupancy at major western mountain resorts finished up 5.7 percent this winter compared to last season, capping off a near record year for the snowsports industry in terms of lodging occupancy, skier visits and retail sales, according to Mountain
Three Li Ning Executives Exit
Three executives of Li Ning Co. have left the Chinese sports-apparel and footwear maker…
McDavid Hire Sales Manager, Western U.S.
McDavid USA has hired Paul Andre in a new position as sales manager – Western U.S…
OIA VantagePoint: April Outdoor Product Sales up 10.4 Percent
Sales of outdoor products grew a robust 10.4 percent to $710.8 million in the four week fiscal April period that ended April 30, according to retail point-of-sale data from the April 2011 OIA VantagePoint™ Trend Report. Outdoor Footwear led the pack, up 1
Deckers Outdoor to Acquire Sanuk; Valuation Set at More than 3X Sales
Deckers Outdoor Corporation’s offered top dollar last week to buy Sanuk, one of the few lifestyle brands out there capable of duplicating the success of the Ugg Australia brand…
Container Imports Level Off for First Time in 18 Months
Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is forecast to level off this month at about the same numbers as last year after nearly 18 months of year-over-year gains, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released b
Zumiez Inc. Swings to Profit in Fiscal First Quarter
Zumiez Inc. reported revenues improved 18.8 percent to $105.9 million in the fiscal first quarter ended April 30 on an increase in transactions and improvement from the company’s e-commerce channel…
