Rock/Creek to Upgrade e-Commerce Platform
Rock/Creek, one of the first outdoor specialty retailers to sell online, plans to replace its current e-commerce platform with a system from ATG Commerce. The new platform will allow Rock/Creek to double its SKU count online…
Life Distribution to Acquire Split Clothing
Life Distribution LLC, the owner of Ambiguous Clothing, has acquired Split Clothing with plans to bring the brand back with a young men's collection in spring 2011 and a girl's collection in fall 2011…
Report Sees Shift in Brand Loyalty Among Young Consumers
Nike is still clearly the brand to beat among younger consumers, but support for the brand wanes as teens move into their college years…
Gildan Boosts Guidance on Record Q2 Sales
For the second consecutive year Gildan Activewear Inc. has released record financial results for the company’s fiscal second quarter ended April 4 and upped its sales guidance in response to the positive changes in market conditions…
Head NV Gets Q1 Boost from Racquet Sales Gain; Economy Hurts Diving Biz…
Head N.V. finished its first quarter with sales and earnings improvements in two of the company’s three main segments…
Sports Authority to Launch New ‘S.A. Elite’ Store Concept
The Sports Authority is launching a new smaller concept, S.A. Elite, focusing on higher-end footwear and apparel…
TAF Parent to Liquidate in Asset Sale
NexCen Brands Inc. said it agreed to sell its franchise businesses, which includes The Athlete's Foot and Shoebox New York, to an affiliate of private-equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners for $112.5 million…
Court Rules Against CamelBak in Tariff Dispute over Hydration Packs
CamelBak Products LLC lost a case before the U.S. Court of International Trade that sought to reclassify hydration packs imported from the Philippines in 2003 as “insulated food or beverage bags” to lower duties from 17.8% to 7%…
Rocky Prices Closes Secondary Offering
Rocky Brands Inc. said it expects to raise $14.1 million from a secondary offering…
WTO Agrees to Probe EU Duties on Chinese Footwear
World Trade Organization judges agreed to investigate whether European Union anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese shoes unfairly harm China's exporters…
Bike.com Launches New Website, San Diego Store
Bike.com announced the official launch of their new website, featuring everything for cyclists from complete bikes and bicycle parts to cycling apparel and protective gear. The new website launch coincides with the opening of Bike.com’s new San Dieg
Implus’ Grassroots Campaigns Boosts Brand Recognition
Implus, the owner of Sof Sole and Yaktrax, said it continues to increase their consumer brand loyalty through their social media outreach programs…
April Retail Sales Show Continued Momentum
April retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) increased 0.5% seasonally adjusted over March and 4.6% unadjusted year-over-year. With a constantly-shifting Easter holiday, retailers typically look at March and April
USA Submits Bid for 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup
A delegation from the USA Bid Committee submitted the official United States Bid Book to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup in a formal ceremony at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland May 14…
Bushnell, Brunton Settle Lawsuit
Bushnell Inc. and its technology partner Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) have reached a settlement in connection with their patent infringement lawsuit against the Brunton Company…
