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California Tourism Indicators Remain Strong

Despite an abundance of negative economic news on the stock market, unemployment and consumer confidence, travel indicators remain surprisingly strong, according to the California Travel & Tourism Commission…

Saks Same-store Sales Grew 6.1 Percent in August

Saks Incorporated announced that owned sales totaled $168.0 million for the four weeks ended Aug. 27, compared to $159.3 million a year ago, a 5.5 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 6.1 percent for the month…

Macy’s Same-Store Sales Up 5.0 Percent in August

Macy's, Inc. reported total sales of $1.716 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 27, 2011, an increase of 4.9 percent compared with total sales of $1.64 billion in the four weeks ended Aug. 28, 2010. On a same-store basis, Macy's, Inc. sales we

Former Swatch USA President to Oversee Glamm Industries

Total Licensing, Inc. and Glamm Industries, LLC announced that Glamm has appointed Walter Sims, former president of Swatch USA, as interim executive vice president of operations. TLI, a wholly owned subsidiary of Total Apparel Group, Inc., recently partn

Ibex Outdoor Clothing Names West Coast Reps

Officials from Ibex Outdoor Clothing hired Tom Caldwell and Marisa Klein of Great Pacific Sales as the company’s new West Coast sales reps covering California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii…

Vivobarefoot Plans First Barefoot Store

Vivobarefoot is converting its flagship store in Covent Garden to what it's calling the first worldwide 'barefoot concept store.' The Vivobarefoot Experience opens on Sept. 15…

Accell Ups Stake in Derby Cycle AG to 22 Percent

Accell Group said it will increase its minority stake in newly public Derby Cycle AG to approximately 22 percent. Accell Group has acquired shares through the stock exchange thereby taking advantage of the recent lower share price levels.

DSW Raises Outlook After Strong Q2

DSW Inc. reported sales increased 14.7 percent in the second quarter to $476.3 million from $415.1 million in the second quarter of 2010. Comparable sales for the second quarter increased 12.3 percent…

Rawlings Partners with SmartSports

SmartSports has partnered with Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. to supply its SmartKage technology systems with high-performance baseball equipment for all of SmartKage's network locations…

Warrior Signs Lacrosse Superstar Paul Rabil

Warrior has signed 2011 MLL Champions Boston Cannons midfielder and 2011 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) MVP Paul Rabil to lead its roster of sponsored lacrosse players. Effective immediately, Rabil will wear and use Warrior gear on the field, while training,

Li Ning’s Profits Slide 50 Percent in First Half

Li Ning Co Ltd. reported a 50 percent drop in its first half profit on a 4.8 percent decline in sales. The Chinese-athletic footwear and apparel giant said the operating environment is expected to remain challenging due to intensifying competition among