Shoe Carnival Sees Boost from New Brands
Shoe Carnival is getting better product from both Nike, its largest vendor representing 24% of sales, and Skechers, its second largest representing 12% of sales, as both put a bigger emphasis on the family footwear channel…
Fila Korea Goes Public
Fila Korea Ltd., which in March 2007 purchased the Fila brand from Sports Brands International Ltd., last week had the second-best debut this year on South Korea's Kospi stock index…
House Approves Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) by a vote of 349 -78 last week, increasing pressure on China to hasten the appreciation of its currency…
Report: Industry Needs New Approach to Lure Young Insiders Outdoors
Outdoor brands and retailers that want to lure more kids outdoors could start by emphasizing the more social aspects of outdoor recreation rather than highlighting the accomplishments of extreme and ultra-fit athletes, according to a report released last
3M Adds to Specialty Portfolio with Acquisition of Ross Reels
3M Co., a multi-national conglomerate corporation that owns brands such as Scotch, Nexcare and Ace, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ross Outdoor Sports Specialties, a Colorado-based specialty manufacturer of fly fishing equipment and accessor
Antigua to Clothe U.S. Sloheim Team
The Antigua Group, Inc. has been named the official apparel licensee for the 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup Team. Antigua will outfit the 12-player U.S. Team in custom-designed Antigua shirts, pants and skirts during all seven days of the 2011 Solheim Cup, to be
Dick’s SG Launches Search for Chief Marketing Officer
Jeff Hennion, EVP and chief marketing officer at Dick's Sporting Goods, has left the company. According to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, his job was terminated, effective Sept. 24. William Colombo, vice chairman of Dick's S
Icebreaker to Open NYC Flagship Store in SoHo
Icebreaker will open its first store in Manhattan in early Dec. 2010. The 2,500-square-foot SoHo store will be Icebreaker’s flagship, and located at 102 Wooster Street, between Spring and Prince Streets, across the street from Patagonia’s SoHo
Eichstadt Joins GrovTec US As Sales and Marketing Manager
GrovTec US, Inc., manufacturer of firearm sling swivel sets, slings, ammo accessories and the GT EZ Clean multi-stage bore cleaner, has tapped Denise Eichstadt as Sales and Marketing Manager. Eichstadt is responsible for all aspects of domestic and intern
BoatUS Urges Boaters to Speak Up on Ethanol: EPA Decision Coming Very Soon
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to announce its decision on whether to approve the addition of up to 50% more ethanol in the nation's gasoline supply, from the current 10% (E10) concentration to a potential 15% (E15), accordi
DOE Awards $80 Million in PEP Grants
The U.S. Department of Education announced the recipients of $80 million in Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) grants. New PEP grants, totaling $36.1 million, will be distributed to 76 school districts and community based organizations across
House Approves Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (H.R. 2378) by a vote of 349 – 78 Wednesday, increasing pressure on the People's Republic of China to hasten the appreciation of its currency. While it remains far from c
DC Shoes Reaches One Million Facebook Fans
DC Shoes, owned by Quiksilver Inc., reached a new milestone last week on the popular social networking website Facebook, surpassing one million people who “like” the brand and follow its updates…
House Approves Retail Organized Crime Bill
The House last night approved H.R. 5932, the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010, by voice vote. The National Retail Federation welcomed House passage of legislation that would establish a new unit at the Department of Justice
Vision Street Wear Inks Licensing Deal for Argentina
Collective Licensing International reached a new three-year agreement with Town Connection of Buenos Aires to license apparel and skateboarding hardgoods for the Vision Street Wear brand in Argentina…
