On-line Traffic Indicates More Price Shopping
The ShopLocal Retail Index, which is designed to predict in-store traffic by measuring visits to in-store promotions on the Web, was up 28 percent for the month of May compared with the same period last year. The reading indicates that consumers appear to
Mizuno Opens New DC…
Mizuno USA, Inc. has opened a new distribution center at the Hamilton Mill Business Center in Buford, GA. The 300,000-square-foot facility is intended to support the company’s persistent growth and to meet future market demands…
Investor Conferences Give First Peak into second Quarter Progress…
Investors and analysts looking for a leg up got some first-hand insight into the current business environment at retail as attendees at Piper Jaffray’s 28th Annual Consumer Conference in New York City early last week…
Foot Locker Execs Offer Expanded Transparency on U.S. Business…
At its investor conference last week, Foot Locker Inc. execs spelled out a plan to reinvigorate its product mix by bringing in more trend-right, exclusive and limited-edition merchandise from its key vendors, while expecting a spark from a host of newer v
Delta Apparel Affirms Q4 and FY 08 Guidance
Delta Apparel, Inc. confirmed its outlook for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending June 28, 2008. The company noted that it continues to grow its Junkfood business and that its new Honduran plant has reached weekly production goals…
BPA Legislation Introduced in House
Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA) has introduced the “Ban Poisonous Additives (BPA)” Act to prohibit the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers. The move follows Canada's recommendation to ban the importation o
Exxel Outdoors Hires VP of Sales
Michael Gamble has been named the new Vice President of Sales for Exxel Outdoors Inc. Gamble was previously a Regional Territory Sales Manager for Rocky Brands, Inc, and held management positions with Skechers USA, Hartwell Industries and Georgia Boot Com
Organized Sports Participation Slides Among Canadian Youth
A smaller percentage of Canadian children participated regularly in organized sports activities in 2005 than in 1992, and the decline was larger for boys, according to a new study. The study found that participation in sports rose with household incomes a
Supply Chain Sees Aftershocks from China Quake…
The aftershocks of China’s devastating earthquake are now rumbling through the sporting goods supply chain, particularly among outdoor recreation vendors catering to mass merchant, warehouse and discount retailers…
Tum Yeto Adds Sinclair as Team/Marketing Manager for Dekline
Mike Sinclair has joined Tum Yeto, Inc. as the new team manager and marketing manager for Dekline and Toy Machine. In addition to his new role, Sinclair is also co-owner of theskateboardingindustry.com and a contributing writer for Skateboarder, SLAP and
Moosejaw e-Commerce Guru to Speak at IRCE 2008
Gary Wohlfeill, executive vice president of marketing at Moosejaw Mountaineering will deliver the keynote address, “Diving into M-commerce,” at an M-commerce Workshop June 12 at the Internet Retailer 2008 Conference & Exhibition (IRCE 2008) in Chicago. Mo
The Buckle Posts Another Impressive Month in May
The Buckle, Inc. saw comparable store sales jump 34.7% for fiscal May. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended May 31, 2008 increased 44.1% to $50.8 million from net sales of $35.3 million for the prior year period…
Outdoor Sporting Goods Sales Up 37% Since 1997
While participation in hunting, fishing and camping is in decline, sales in these categories from 1997 through 2007 grew 37%, or faster than the overall sports equipment category, which grew 32.8% during the decade, according to the National Sporting Good
Suunto Partners with Runner’s World
Suunto is planning a series of grassroots events at running specialty stores through a new partnership with Runner’s World Magazine. The program targets seven key regions – Texas, California, New York City Metro, Atlanta Metro, Seattle, Chicago and Florid
Grassroots Partners with Post to Raise $50,000 for Forestation
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Post Cereal are partnering to benefit American Forests’ Global ReLeaf Program, in a program that kicks off this weekend. In exchange for Grassroots 34 independent retailers agreeing to distribute samples of Post's new
